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Yao Ming's Retirement Press Conference

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by sinobball, Jul 19, 2011.

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  1. anchel

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    #101 anchel, Jul 20, 2011
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    I wish he could of gave it 1 more chance, oh well.
     
    #102 RocketMadness, Jul 20, 2011
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    why Colin Pine is there? Yao's old friends re-union ?
     
    #103 typhooonn, Jul 20, 2011
  4. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    After 3 fractures I can't blame the guy. The guy gave it his all. This is a sad sad day in Rockets fandom...
     
    #104 Pizza_Da_Hut, Jul 20, 2011
  5. qiankun

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    He's actually doing the translation for Yao in the Q&A session
     
    #105 qiankun, Jul 20, 2011
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    I think he's actually there to translate for English media outlets. But Yao's been doing interviews forever in English though so I think it's really just out of friendship. They started the journey together and they are ending it together. Nice move by Yao.
     
    #106 ed_tx, Jul 20, 2011
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    lol, a coach job in the Dutch
     
    #107 defire, Jul 20, 2011
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    i've been trying to avoid seeing this, too depressing to hear that.......
    i miss the big fello... i hope dear god can give him a pair of good legs and let him play one more nba game.... i don't know what to say, i am just so sad...
     
    #108 davidxhz, Jul 20, 2011
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    Colin Pine is now a director of NBA, and is working in China now
     
    #109 typhooonn, Jul 20, 2011
  10. david_rocket

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    So sad watching Yao saying goodbye. :(
     
    #110 david_rocket, Jul 20, 2011
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    lol Morey
     
    #111 iconoclastic, Jul 20, 2011
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    [​IMG]

    I laughed when I saw this.
     
    #112 Yao11, Jul 20, 2011
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    HOU and HOU fans will always love you, Yao! Have a lot of fun and success in your new ventures. Enjoy your family too
     
    #113 RoxBeliever, Jul 20, 2011
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    I was really sad watching this too. We'll miss you Yao. Hope to see you at some future Rockets games to give you the standing O that you deserve and never got with a farewell tour.
     
    #114 ed_tx, Jul 20, 2011
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    Just watching the post press conference interview on CCTV. Interesting to learn that Yao was told by his doctor that if he continued to play basketball he would not be able to walk by the time he's 50...so sad.
     
    #115 JMG524, Jul 20, 2011
  16. Spiegel

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    The guy made the right choice. He wants to be around and be able to walk for his kids. Thats something w takefor grante. Cherish ou'r health
     
    #116 Spiegel, Jul 20, 2011
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    Yao = ∞

    Yao's haters = 0
     
    #117 G Zus Kryst, Jul 20, 2011
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    The translator sure made this less depressing!


    Houston Rocks for ever!
     
    #118 YaoMac09, Jul 20, 2011
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    Yao is standing tall and above that
     
    #119 daywalker02, Jul 20, 2011
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    I just watched the presscon on rockets.com. Wow! Truly moving

    "Life is my guide; I'm just following how life leads me.... Playing basketball is just a part of that."

    Inspiring and dignifying. Aging players should all take a page from him. Lebron's global brand? Phew! Yao is the true global brand.

    When he spoke in English, he spoke just to Houston, not to the NBA. But particularly to speak to Houston fans, "I will forever be a Houstonian."

    Stern is making sure Yao continues to help the NBA in China, and Yao is excited to help the Shanghai Sharks and the Chinese basketball team become better.
     
    #120 RoxBeliever, Jul 20, 2011
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