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BREAKING: Yao has stress fracture in left ankle (related to previous injury)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 16, 2010.

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  1. cuddie

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    Nary a more appropriate anacrusis
     
    #181 cuddie, Dec 16, 2010
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    I lol'd...

    and then I cried.
     
    #182 ClutchCityReturns, Dec 16, 2010
  3. Jeff Who

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    #183 Jeff Who, Dec 16, 2010
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    And I just bought a Yao Ming jersey.
     
    #184 Haymitch, Dec 16, 2010
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    ephemeral :(
     
    #185 pippendagimp, Dec 16, 2010
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    Lotsa love to the guy, I really believe that the guy tried everything within his power to preform well for this team. When he was on he was one of the best. Its sad for it to end like this.
     
    #186 BONIERO1576, Dec 16, 2010
  7. rockets934life

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    OMG, Yao's injury was bad but so was Grant's...combine the two and DAM.
     
    #187 rockets934life, Dec 16, 2010
  8. J-Mac

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    [​IMG]

    *sigh* :(
     
    #188 J-Mac, Dec 16, 2010
  9. icewill36

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    well, thats it.... his career is done. im no longer considering yao in ANY future rocket plans. its time to look for another star to build around whether its the draft or free agency.
     
    #189 icewill36, Dec 16, 2010
  10. DieHard Rocket

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    Hayes has little to no trade value, and since we're going to have to rebuild, it would be wise to keep some veteran presence around to be examples for the young guys. Battier can be traded in the right deal, but I wouldn't mind seeing him brought back for cheap to come off the bench and provide leadership.

    I think it would be stupid to go the Clippers route and just throw a bunch of young, raw talent out there and pray that they grow up and develop chemistry.
     
    #190 DieHard Rocket, Dec 16, 2010
  11. bigben998

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    this makes me very sad
     
    #191 bigben998, Dec 16, 2010
  12. eric.81

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    I feel so sorry for Yao. While I think it's in our best interest as a team to move on, I hope we can all agree that Yao didn't deserve this fate. By all accounts, he's a good teammate and, more importantly, a good man.

    He tried as hard as he could, and you can't say enough good things about his attitude and effort.

    If this is it... good luck Yao. May you find in your post-playing career the long-term health that you couldn't find in basketball.
     
    #192 eric.81, Dec 16, 2010
  13. JayGoogle

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    Yep that doesn't work. Just look at the Kings, T'Wolves also.
     
    #193 JayGoogle, Dec 16, 2010
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    they suck
     
    #194 Drawkwa22, Dec 16, 2010
  15. HTownRockets#34

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    is this disappointing? yes. is it surprising? no.

    i think most of us have come to the realization that yao wouldn't return to form after his injuries. with him being a FA, we can hopefully move on, and rebuild this team.
     
    #195 HTownRockets#34, Dec 16, 2010
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    i guess ALL agree that this is THE end of the story.
     
    #196 lz56, Dec 16, 2010
  17. DJboutit

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    His career is over time to look for another center
     
    #197 DJboutit, Dec 16, 2010
  18. Don FakeFan

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    Why Rockets announcing this now? What can they gain?

    the theory:
    Rockets want Yao can retire now, i.e, he will be a Rocket forever. Rockets do not want to see Yao and China's money go to another team.
     
    #198 Don FakeFan, Dec 16, 2010
  19. ApuN

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    Eggg-sactly

    The people cying and whining now are like kids who don't wanna face reality nor do they know tthe history of basketball.

    These "pituitary-projects" have a limied shelf life and drafting people like him are done at your own risk.

    Its not a problem if its anticipated but I dunnoi if the Rockets wanted to ever face this reality.

    We'll see....
     
    #199 ApuN, Dec 16, 2010
  20. Someguy1229

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    We still love you Yao, please be a Rockets coach for our big men!
     
    #200 Someguy1229, Dec 16, 2010
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