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BREAKING: Yao Ming is Retiring

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Im Just Sayin, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. DonkeyMagic

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    Sorry to hear. I was really hoping for him to make a comeback and finish off his career with a few healthy years.
     
  2. Shanghai Shake

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    I'm hurting so bad right....I honestly felt like Yao was gonna replace Shaq as the new Big Man of the NBA's next generation of stars. When I moved to houston in 2001, I only had two or three stations that weren't fuzzy and snowed out. After basketball season began, I was in heaven. Watching Stevie, Cat Mobley, and this new 7'6 import from China made Houston home for me and I haven't missed but a couple of games since. Live goes on, I moved back to Atlanta, but refused to give up my support for the Rockets---no matter how much backlash I got from my fellow Atliens...But every year since I've been home, Yao has gotten hurt. I feel like a chick talking about the guy she never had a chance to have a relationship with. So teased....Nevertheless, Yao was a consumate professional, and had a work ethic that shows he will succeed in whatever he does. Well Wishes....
     
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  3. tinman

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  4. Yao4REAL

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    Wonder why he retired without saying why?? I mean there is plenty of time to heal especially with the lockout. I don't get it...but whatever. I am back to being a KINGS FAN :):)
     
  5. IBTL

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    fine you were right
     
  6. MadMax

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    it wasn't an opinion.
     
  7. amaru

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    Sad day......but this is best for all involved.

    R.I.P Yao's career
     
  8. Sadat X

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    THANK YOU CHINA!
     
  9. TMac'n

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    We all saw this coming, but good luck Yao on your future endeavors and you'll always be missed

    .....what could've been.......:(
     
  10. DreamShook

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    Damn... Well, we can all finally move on; No more speculation. We finally know the organization is not going to use him as a crutch going forward.
     
  11. Durrby

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    So sad that Yao's injuries robbed him from having a HOF career. Who knows what might of happened if he and T-Mac could have stayed healthy for a couple of seasons while they were together. Or even if Yao stayed healthy during the playoff series with the Lakers. :(

    Regardless, he was a joy to watch when he was healthy and I am grateful that he was a Rocket. Thank you Yao for so many great memories.
     
  12. Pieman2005

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  13. True Rocket

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    Damn Yao we love and will miss you big man! You gave it your all.
     
  14. Rudyc281

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    Yao had amazing talent but was a even more amazing person let's start a petition 2 hang #11 from the top of da Toyota center
     
  15. Rookie34

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    A sad day for Rockets fans ... I want to thank Yao for everything he did for this organization and the fans! I will miss you, big guy! :(
     
  16. Relentless

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    It's going to happen
     
  17. Chuck Nevitt

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    He will still get in the HOF based upon his global impact. Remember, it is not the NBA Hall of Fame.
     
  18. The Situation

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    Am gonna miss Yao, one of the nicest guy ever. That's why it was so awesome when he got pissed. :(
     
  19. plutoblue11

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    Well, that effectively ruined my weekend.
     
  20. enkaenkaenka

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    Because of his longevity Yao will not even be considered a top 20 all time greatest center.
     

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