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[FOX26] Yao Ming Thrilled with Artest Trade

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by amorephd, Jul 30, 2008.

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  1. amorephd

    amorephd Member

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    http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/p...n=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=6.1.1

    HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is thrilled at the addition of forward Ron Artest to the team's roster. Artest was acquired by the Rockets Tuesday from Sacramento for guard Bobby Jackson, rookie forward Donte Green, Houston's first round draft pick in 2009, and cash. Any players going from the Kings to the Rockets have not been identified.

    Yao said a trade of this magnitude sends a clear message.

    "For this trade to happen it means the Rockets have to start winning right now," Yao said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports from Nanjing, China. "This is not for the future.

    "We gave up Green, a number one, and Bobby Jackson."
     
    #1 amorephd, Jul 30, 2008
  2. GranvilleWaders

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    and it starts with Yao..no doubt


     
    #2 GranvilleWaders, Jul 30, 2008
  3. JuanValdez

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    I wouldn't expect him to say anything different than that, no matter how much he hated the trade.
     
    #3 JuanValdez, Jul 30, 2008
  4. x3ldonx

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    His attitude has to be "thrilled" or else Ron will manhandle him during practice. I guess our only two worries now are A.) Ron doesn't get into trouble... and B.) Donte doesnt become a great Player. Just hope we can finish now. By the way whats the deal with Landry? Any word yet?
     
    #4 x3ldonx, Jul 30, 2008
  5. tested911

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    Hell Yeah with Yao giving his blessing to this trade and focusing getting out of the 1st round will lead us to the promise land.. 6 Friggin Years of not passing the 1st round jinx will be lifted in 08/09 baby.. GO Rockets!!!!!!!!
     
    #5 tested911, Jul 30, 2008
  6. MacFu

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    Right...it starts with Yao playing more than 30 games a season...
     
    #6 MacFu, Jul 30, 2008
  7. Streets 01

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    In that quote he didn't really sound thrilled.

    “This is the greatest news that I’ve heard in my 11-year NBA career. I can’t even tell you how happy I am right now!” - T-Mac on acquiring Ron Artest from Sacramento.

    Now THAT'S thrilled.
     
    #7 Streets 01, Jul 30, 2008
  8. R0ckets03

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    Great. Now tell that crap ass national team to go f themselves and concentrate on the Rockets.
     
    #8 R0ckets03, Jul 30, 2008
  9. amorephd

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    ...I'll check with Mark Berman...
     
    #9 amorephd, Jul 30, 2008
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    Are McGrady and Yao "allowed" to talk about this trade?
     
    #10 Achilleus, Jul 30, 2008
  11. Illmatic

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    Thats cos Tracy knows Artest, once Yao uses wikipedia or Richard Justice blog to look up Artest, im sure he will be calling in proclaiming his love for Artest. Anything to prevent Artest from blowing up
     
    #11 Illmatic, Jul 30, 2008
  12. Lil Pun

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    82 game regular season winning streak baby! :p
     
    #12 Lil Pun, Jul 30, 2008
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    Battier has a good relationship with Yao on and off the court.

    I don't think Yao will be thrilled with that Artest takes Battier's starting spot.
     
    #13 abc2007, Jul 30, 2008
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    hopefully yao will play most of the season and be healthy for the playoffs next yr. i don't know the psyche of rocket fans next yr if he misses another season again.
     
    #14 t_mac1, Jul 30, 2008
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    How the hell do you manhandle a 7'6/300 pound+ giant? :confused:
     
    #15 Northside Storm, Jul 30, 2008
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    It starts with Artest... smacking Mclady around... and telling him to stop being a girl....and play like a leader should
     
    #16 Astockmarketgod, Jul 30, 2008
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    How did they get "thrilled" with that quote? the quote is very BGOish :D But if yao is thrilled, then I am thrilled, and so should every houstonian.=)
     
    #17 conquistador#11, Jul 30, 2008
  18. MacFu

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    It's starts with Artest...smacking Tmac haters like you...and send you back to the slumping stock market, and stop making hate posts here.
     
    #18 MacFu, Jul 30, 2008
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    Those were the words by the best center in the NBA to Ron Artest.
     
    #19 DreamYaoTmac5, Jul 30, 2008
  20. amorephd

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    ...my Pantech Duo...not a plug for the phone...won't let me copy much more than that of the article...that's why I included the link...

    ...sorry about that...
     
    #20 amorephd, Jul 30, 2008
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