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Battier Not going to Beijing

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Illmatic, May 15, 2008.

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    It was just on ESPN now that Battier announced he would not be participating in the Beijing Olympics so that he can recover from injury.

    I never thought he would make the team anyways, i wish Yao could make the same decision too ( I kidd I kidd)
     
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    Here is the link
     
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    You can always hope Yao won't make the team. :p
     
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    Very good move, he has just had a surgery, he needs to rest after a tough season and he just needs to recover from his injury. Even without him USA is still the best

    I wish Yao could make the same decision :D
     
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    Do you mean the Chines national team won't be there? Yao is the team! :D
     
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    for Yao, the argument goes like: Even with him CHN is still the mediocrity that cant reach Final 4
     
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    The US, Arg.,greece,spain are all better.
     
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    Unfortunately for Yao, he will be there and playing whether he wants to or not...He is China and has to represent...
     
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    With the quake that happened in China...it would be nice if the Chinese BBall team got far in the bball tourney...dont want em to beat us tho.
     
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    It would take a miracle for China to get to the final 4.
     
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    They are the top 4 teams, but any two of them might meet before the semi-finals. China has gone to Final 8 several times. With home court advantages, there's a chance (small) to go one step further.

     
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    that's right. I also understand Yao that he wants to play for his national team because it shows your love to your country. What's more I also understand Yao that he wants to play this year for China because it is their time - they are hosting Olimpics.

    But damn, I would be HAPPY if Yao didn't play in those olimpics. Rest rest and rest, maybe that will leave him injuryless next season
     
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    Well, see it this way, with the recent atrocious play of Yi and the injuries they had on their national team, maybe, they wouldnt make it out of the group round and thats more resting time for Yao. If Yao can win it all or get second place, then i hope his Chinese squad kicks serious butt. But if he is gonna put his soul out there and his team does not reach any major accomplishment, then i would rather he left after group stage- so he can rest
     
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    Keep in mind this gives Yao a shot, all be it small, at winning a medal. That is a big deal no matter who you are. His main motive though is China...

    Oh yeah this post was originally about Battier... sucks for him but I'm glad he's realistic about his chances with injuries. Battier is always the smart guy on the team. Plus I mean really... who is crazy enough to play injured and risk next season because... oh yeah... Yao... forgot... sorry.
     
    #15 dachuda86, May 16, 2008
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