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How many fans will the Rockets lose now that Yao has retired?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Cohete Rojo, Jul 8, 2011.

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  1. don grahamleone

    don grahamleone Member

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  2. don grahamleone

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    or if they moved to utah. whichever comes first.
     
    #22 don grahamleone, Jul 8, 2011
  3. Raven

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    Let me be clear, I will miss Yao, but I will not miss some of his deranged admirers who clogged up this forum with their hero worship.
     
    #23 Raven, Jul 8, 2011
  4. G0 R0CKETS

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    All of them.
     
    #24 G0 R0CKETS, Jul 8, 2011
  5. tinman

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    How many real Rockets fans?

    None.

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  6. Zacatecas

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    Heck, this site has been going strong since the 1990's... Long before Yao Ming. Before McGrady. Before Steve Francis... Still remember the Pippen breaking news here!!! And this site I think has crashed several times back then with so many people.

    Yao was a good player; my my what could have been if both him and McGrady stayed healthy - both are still 30 years old... It should have been the Rockets in the Finals against the Heat. But that's life.

    The thing is that the trio of Yao/McGrady/Battier experiment has officially come to an end.

    For better or for worse, it's time to move forward without anticipating Yao's return.

    The Rockets will lose Yao followers; it's a given. But if Yao still stays in a high capacity with the Rockets; such as Yao as an assistant coach???? Uhmmmm....
     
    #26 Zacatecas, Jul 8, 2011
  7. Rudyc281

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    They will most difinetly not lose me as a fan I bleed rocket red
     
    #27 Rudyc281, Jul 8, 2011
  8. Raven

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    None that matter should have been my original reply.
     
    #28 Raven, Jul 8, 2011
  9. Shanghai Shake

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    I havent. I left Houston in November of 2006 and still support the Rockets. Yao was the main reason, and even despite his injuries, I kept buying league pass because I got a chance to be fan of a great organization that hire smart people. Now I have my Hawks: The 125 million dollar man, J-Crazy, and Al "the robot" Horford, and a franchise ran by a bunch of morons.
     
    #29 Shanghai Shake, Jul 8, 2011
  10. Shanghai Shake

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    man whatever. Yao had the best skill-set of player over 7'2 in the nba....ever...believe that
     
    #30 Shanghai Shake, Jul 8, 2011
  11. T_Man

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    Just as many T-Mac fans....

    Now we will only have Rocket fans.. As it should be..
     
    #31 T_Man, Jul 8, 2011
  12. Fatty FatBastard

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    i am smart funny famous comedian basketball player outgoing caring many years rockets being. I love rockets, they will honor and love many many years in the future.
     
    #32 Fatty FatBastard, Jul 8, 2011
  13. emjohn

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    80% of the YOF already left.

    We've been dropping buckets of fairweather fans after missing the playoffs twice in a row and finding ourselves without a single All Star.

    I'm looking forward to the GARM becoming readable again.
     
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  14. coachbadlee

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    Hopefully the organization will keep him on board.
     
    #34 coachbadlee, Jul 8, 2011
  15. rocketsjudoka

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    I really hope the Chinese fans don't leave Clutchfans en masse. They brought an interesting perspective and interesting stuff from Sina and other sources. Part of why this is the best basketball site out there.
     
    #35 rocketsjudoka, Jul 8, 2011
  16. tinman

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    How do we get rid of the other guys? Do we need the Deceptions to open up a portal or something?
     
    #36 tinman, Jul 8, 2011
  17. cujo

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    This would be a smart move on their part to keep Yao involved somehow. Yao may just want to do nothing but be with family and play video games. Maybe TNT can sign him to join Charles and Kenny. Hey, never say never to him coming out of retirement.
     
    #37 cujo, Jul 8, 2011
  18. Slam Dunk

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    Became a Rockets fan when Yao came into the league. Will always be a Rockets fan even after Yao is gone.
     
    #38 Slam Dunk, Jul 8, 2011
  19. Plowman

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    YES - What an odyssey ......
     
    #39 Plowman, Jul 8, 2011
  20. edwardc

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    If there is a winning product on the court they won't lose any fans.
     
    #40 edwardc, Jul 8, 2011
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