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It's not about Yao, and it's not about T-mac - it's about YaoMac

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by NewYorker, Dec 4, 2006.

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  1. NewYorker

    NewYorker Ghost of Clutch Fans

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    I assert that it doesn't matter who scores 27 vs. 20......as long as one of these guys gets 27 and the other 20. That is, who care if Yao score more or if T-mac scores more?

    Le'ts look at what the damage they do combined is.

    I wager anyone that if "Yaomac" score 45+ points, get 15+ rebs, 10+assists, 2+ steals, 2+ blocks, and < 7 TO's in any game - it's a Rockets win 95% of the time....

    ....REGARDLESS of who does the most damage. It doesn't matter if it all comes from T-mac, or if it all comes from Yao.

    So let's stop looking at these guys as individuals - afterall, they are teammates - superstar teammates - who are supposed to pick each other up if one is having a bad game. So maybe....just maybe....we need to look at what they do together instead of separately.
     
    #1 NewYorker, Dec 4, 2006
  2. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    I can't see this post because I was rubbed the wrong way.

    :D

    DD
     
    #2 DaDakota, Dec 4, 2006
  3. NewYorker

    NewYorker Ghost of Clutch Fans

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    funny guy.
     
    #3 NewYorker, Dec 4, 2006
  4. chuichuitrain

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    Is this like one of those Brangelina or Bennifer type deals?
     
    #4 chuichuitrain, Dec 4, 2006
  5. ShadyMcGrady

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    Yeah true we should be looking at it like:

    The Houston Rockets, led by Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, are 11-5 and are one of the league's best defensive teams.

    Neither of them look at it individually, nor does the team, so it's only right that the fans don't either.
     
    #5 ShadyMcGrady, Dec 4, 2006
  6. Mr. Clutch

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    Why did you put Yao in front of Mac? I think it's about MacYao. I think you are a YOF.

    Our record is great with both of them. Let's hope they are healthy for the playoffs.
     
    #6 Mr. Clutch, Dec 4, 2006
  7. Yetti

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    #7 Yetti, Dec 4, 2006
  8. KaiSeR SoZe

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    It depends on who is your favorite player!!!
    Some want Tracy to be the big name on the rockets .
    Others want Yao Ming to be the big name on the rockets
    It doesn't really matter as long as they take us all the way :p[/QUOTE]

    only fools
     
    #8 KaiSeR SoZe, Dec 4, 2006
  9. tiger0330

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    Well so far when Yao leads the team in scoring we are 9-1. Let one of the statheads explain that.
     
    #9 tiger0330, Dec 4, 2006
  10. James23

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    It's NOT about Yao or Tmac. It's about the Rockets! The Rockets not only needs Yao and Tmac but also needs the role players to play well to win games, not to mention the NBA title.

    Many of us want Tmac to pass the ball to Yao more, especially the early in game, so that it gets the big man going. Once he dominates the opposing center, the other team defense will collapse on him. Then, it will free up Battier, Alston, Head, and so on for open jumpers. Besides, Tmac can shoot whenever he wants.
     
    #10 James23, Dec 4, 2006
  11. bluepart

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    I actually even don't care how much YAO+TMAC will get, as long as Rockets win. If JL3 get 50 pts a game and win, I am happy as well.
     
    #11 bluepart, Dec 4, 2006
  12. dandorotik

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    Agreed. I definitely understand why many of us want to see Yao and T-Mac succeed statistically (in Yao's case, it's literally the only way he can get respect, unfortunately, and even then he doesn't- quite funny how Joe Johnson gets praise for being a superstar in averaging 26 points and Yao is practically criticized for doing the same). But, to be honest, who among us wouldn't trade MVP awards, leading the league in scoring, etc., for a championship? Sure, it'd be great to have both, but if forced to choose...ah, I'll take a championship.

    Look at the Pistons from 2 years ago- does anyone even remember who their high scorer was? Or Shaq and Kobe- yes, Shaq got the MVPs, but does anyone remember who had the higher scoring average in the regular season during their 3rd championship run? Who was San Antonio's 2nd leading scorer after Duncan in their 2003 championship?

    Just keep the wins coming, boys!
     
    #12 dandorotik, Dec 4, 2006
  13. jingle77

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    How about "Y-Mac" , easy to member and recognize!

    After twenty years , Our kids will mention about "Y-Mac" !
     
    #13 jingle77, Dec 4, 2006
  14. c1utchfan925

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    its official i don't believe yao will ever get the respect he deserves, not until he brings home the trophy. we'll show the world who's the best. as of right now were nearly there, just not 100% there. we still need to tweak our bench a bit, and by i bit i mean we need a 3rd option for scoring, aka novak/wells/vspan.
     
    #14 c1utchfan925, Dec 4, 2006
  15. MacGreat

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    We have a new breed of posters on this board. They are called YTOFs who only cares about the combined stats of Yao and Tmac.
     
    #15 MacGreat, Dec 4, 2006
  16. askforlose

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    is this the ad of the Apple company?
     
    #16 askforlose, Dec 4, 2006
  17. askforlose

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    how about the

    M & M

    it's also easy to remember and very popular.
    And there is no difference who comes the first "M"
     
    #17 askforlose, Dec 4, 2006
  18. pryuen

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    Whenever he wants ??? :rolleyes: Even when it means > 25 shot attempts at as low as 30% FG% 25% 3-pointer% ???

    Naaaaaaah...... :D
     
    #18 pryuen, Dec 4, 2006
  19. bob718

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    O.K. sounds a lot cooler than YaoMac or Y-Mac or M.M.

    We should come up with something better. ;)
     
    #19 bob718, Dec 4, 2006
  20. hotblooded

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    what about MacYao?

    T-Yao??
     
    #20 hotblooded, Dec 4, 2006
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