Anyone else happy Yao is playing?

Totally agree, as long as he doesn't hurt himself again. That would be bad for all parties involved. However, I'm sure his trainers have made sure that the chances of that happening are at a minimum, so I'm not worried.

 

His numbers are good...

 

I'll go USA #1 then Greece #2 (I am of Greek orgion) plus V-Span then China #3 Yao

 

I think its very good that he is playing in games now. Good for his recovery, good for his game speed training, good for his confidence...etc etc etc.

Its not any different then the players who play at Fonde or other pick up games mini-tournies around the country. In fact is a bit better in the fact that is actually means something so the competitiveness is much, much higher then in a pick up game. I don't think you can continually think about Yao getting hurt as its such an unpredictable thing. The doctors would not let him play if he was not fully capable of doing it safely in terms of re-injuring his foot.

And from the looks of things Yao's improving with each and every game he plays in so CURRAHEE!!!!

 

While watching the game this morning, it was also nice to see him DEMANDING the ball from his teamates. China actually tried to play the US man to man D and ran a lot of half court O, and they paid the price for it. However, China was sucessful to a degree in their halfcourt sets when they ran through Yao. The rust showed, but he also set up a few beautiful baseline cuts, and spotted a lot of open shooters.

Hopefully he'll demand the ball wearing the Rox Red too.

 

I think it's great timing, especially with the long layoff. They'll almost surely be out in the first round anyway. Then he can take another break leading up to Rockets camp in October and be ready for the season...healed and ready to dominate.

 

What does Currahee mean?

 

Watch Band of Brothers

 

I've always been in favor of Yao playing at the WC provided he doesn't get hurt.

 

I saw it years ago. I have absolutely no idea what it means.

 

Don't get me wrong... I love Yao but there is no way I rooting
for any country but the " Good ol U.S.A."

1. U.S.A.
2. U.S.A.
3. U.S.A.

 

it scares me that yao is playing. he is the main focus of the chinese offense. he is not in top shape and players tend to get injured when out of shape and\or tired. i hope he does not overdo it.

 

It's a bit too early to make that call, my friend.

 

Watch the games. Yao might not be in his best shape but you won't see him still suffering from the injury as well. Like many other posters said here, WC games indeed were a better stage for Yao to come back from his long rest. We are witnessing his recovery and improvement game after game.