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[Chron] Yao says he will play in Beijing

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by pgabriel, Mar 7, 2008.

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    BEIJING - Yao Ming's message to his Chinese fans was clear: He plans to play in the Beijing Olympics.

    In a letter published Friday in Chinese-language newspapers, the Houston Rockets star assured fans that his operation Monday to repair a stress fracture in his left foot was successful and he'll be fit to play in August despite missing the rest of the NBA season.

    ``My injury has made many of you worried and you expressed your concern and sympathy in many ways,'' Yao wrote. ``You have always supported me and encouraged me at the lowest point of my career. And now I want to say thank you for your care and support.''

    Yao thanked officials from the Chinese Basketball Administration, family and teammates. He promised a quick return, which his doctors have said is likely. He's expected to need four months to heal.

    ``The surgery was very successful and I'll start physical recovery very soon,'' he wrote. ``I'll do whatever I can to overcome the difficulty and play for China in Olympics and be in my best form. ``I'll see you in the Olympics. Thanks, everybody.''

    don't know if this has been posted, if so lock er up
     
    #1 pgabriel, Mar 7, 2008
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    Good luck to the big fella
     
    #2 RoxD, Mar 7, 2008
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    As a Rockets fan, I wish Yao didn't have an obligation to Team China. That said, his loyalty and dedication to his team and his country are admirable. And in displaying traits like those, Yao never fails to make me proud that he's a Rocket. I hope he can play in the Olympics and I hope he reaches his goals there.
     
    #3 Williamson, Mar 7, 2008
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    Man! Only play if your healthy. If the foot is good and the doctors give the ok than play otherwise don't. Glad the surgery went well, but don't start saying you're gonna play when you can't see what happens in the future. Anyway i hope he can play so he can get the rust off in the olympics and is completely ready for next season. Well let me change that i hope for him he can play and for China.
     
    #4 krayziefl, Mar 7, 2008
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    If he can, he should play final for Rockets! :D
     
    #5 scutmb, Mar 7, 2008
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    if this tells me that he and his team are 100% sure that he'd be fully recovered by the olympics, then i'm fine with it.

    if this is only yao wanting to play no matter what, then we could be in trouble. hope this is not the case.
     
    #6 ibm, Mar 7, 2008
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    i don't care if he plays in beijing as long as he can play for the rockets at 100% next season. and he'd better be if he's able play in the olympics. and i don't want to hear about him being tired or overused due to playing in the olympics casue it's his problem choosing to play.
     
    #7 Jonhty, Mar 7, 2008
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    don't care anymore. before he proves he can play for a whole season and playoff, yao is not the guy we can count on. no matter how great his number looks.
     
    #8 youyou2007, Mar 7, 2008
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    so whom do ya think can be counted on in this team
     
    #9 cnbob, Mar 7, 2008
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    Good luck to him.
     
    #10 durvasa, Mar 7, 2008
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    Rockets win the title, China wins the Gold. Best of both worlds for Rocket/Yao fans.
     
    #11 Angkor Wat, Mar 7, 2008
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    uhm, I think most rockets fans are americans and will be supporting team USA
     
    #12 bloop, Mar 7, 2008
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    good luck to Yao
     
    #13 timeschinatours, Mar 7, 2008
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    I doubt the majority are American.
     
    #14 demon77, Mar 7, 2008
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    Well, the following post was posted 03-06-2008, 02:59 PM
    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showpost.php?p=3511414&postcount=1

    and the following post was posted Yesterday, 04:20 PM
    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showpost.php?p=3515705&postcount=152

    On the same topic............. :cool:
     
    #15 pryuen, Mar 7, 2008
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