A good recent interview of Yao Ming (before Clipper game)

Here's a very good recent interview, from YangYi:

http://sports.sina.com.cn/k/2002-11-25/1026355527.shtml

"skeleton" translation, enjoy:

Ask: You've said that you prepare to devote this whole season to adjust to NBA. Now you are playing like a star. Does this suprise you?
Answer: Yes. I've said that to take pressure off myself. I've suprised myself with the recent breakthrough. But there are 71 games left. Even now, I can't really say i've acclimated to the NBA. I just hope people won't bad-mouth me too much when I struggle in some games, and won't praise me too much when I have good games. I will have my share of bad games.

YY: But now you can enjoy the games, right?
YM: Yes. That's an attitude thing. The right attitude can also frustrate your opponent. I enjoyed it. Bradley could be seen nowhere after the game, he left quickly. haywood said he wanted to take it to me, but he and Brown got 2 points each. I win. The victories motivates you.

YY: Does the enjoyment of game really replace the pressure now?
YM: The pressure is there all the time. But I take pride in dealing with it. The first game was suffocating to me. Later, I kind of know when will Rudy let me on the court. My hands were shaking the first couple times he let me on the court. Everytime when I walk out of the tunnel for the home game, I can feel the blood flush. I started last game, to walk out of the light and hear the cheer of the audience, it's electrifying. But I handled it. I was 0 pts, 2 rb in the first game, it can only get better.

YY: Do you think about playing in the all star game? I mean, if all Chinese fans vote for you, you can be starting for the west.
YM: Yes, I know, if every Chinese fan votes for me, I will be there even if I average 0 point per game. But I would rather not go if I am there that way. Now, I'm playing OK. To tell you the truth, I'd rather not play in All-star game in the first year. It complicates the situation and relationships in your team. I know O'neal, Iverson, Dunken went all-star in their first year, but I don't set the bar for myself too high that way, I will be content if I can be at the all rookie game.

YY: You've seen hakeem and Sabonis, who do you most want to meet the next 5 games?
YM: James of Seattle. You saw how he "insulted" me the last time. This time, he should be waiting for my turn.