In principle, it's not just enthnicity. When you're living in a foreign country where people don't speak your language, it's nice to speak your own language sometimes and be with people of the same background. I think Stojakovic latched onto Divac when he got here for this reason. Then there's a second-tier "expatriot" commonality that brings "foreigners" together regardless of their nationality. Take Yao and Boki, for example. On the other hand, Yao's parents are here, and Houston has plenty of Chinese speakers. Most importantly, Yao just has the type of personality that assimilates easily. I was impressed how he rode with the wackiness of Steve and Cat when he got here... but I think he was more at ease with Mo and the more down-to-earth guys. (BTW, Steve and Cat's zaniness was great. That's one thing we lost in the trade. The commercial at the Elementary school is a classic. It was also great how Steve did so much to make Yao feel welcome.) In conclusion, ixnay on the angway.
He shot 40% from the 3ptr line for a whole season backing Dirk up. And the guy was the best center in world junior championships, and did quite well in Olympic games and WCPs.
thats right. their teams met in the finals before wzz headed for the nba. wang's team won 3-1 but he could no longer contain yao in the paint. then he started a 3pt contest with yao but shot 1/11 in the game he lost.
There is no need to pay Wang 1 million for that kind of job. I can do better and will give you a 60% discount. Deal?
Wang was the first Chinese man to play in the NBA so I gotta respect him for that. Also, I think he's got more skills than people give him credit for. He's got a buttery touch, but no one's really given him a chance.
yeah and CUBAN used him like a cheap rug to capitalize on that "first" Chinese man to play in the NBA
