Boo Hoo, Yao isn't getting fair questions asked. Your point is a bunch of sour grapes. You know Yao could actually do something about the better rebounder argument, LIKE REBOUNDING BETTER... I already made my point on quickness in my previous post.
The questions are aimed to get an evaluation of the two centers from a player’s point of view rather than an outsider’s point of view. From our point of view, yes, it does appear Howard is significantly quicker than Yao, but you can never predict what a player that has guarded both players will say. For instance, when Biedrins was asked which player was easier to block, I was certain he would say Yao, but he didn't. Who knows? Maybe Yao is deceptively quicker than he appears. Also, quickness and rebounding are more valid questions than FT shooting. Quickness is an extremely important factor to consider when Biedrins is guarding both centers. Rebounding is an important factor when he’s blocking out both centers in a game. It’s not like Biedrins can defend Yao or Howard while they’re shooting free throws, so there’s no point in asking him which player is a better FT shooter.
There is a huge difference between asking for fairness and sour grape. We all know Yao is one of the slowest player in NBA. The author obviously knows that too and he obvisously knows what kind of answer he'd get. It's not even close. Asking a question like that is stupid, to say at least. To me, unfaireness and bias might be the real reason behind that. Yout point on quicknes is not valid. There is just no sane person would say Yao is quicker than Howard. Just like there is no sane person would say Howard is a better FT shooter. Those two questions are equal.
Dude, please do us all a favor and chill. Why you've take offense to the questioning is your problem. 99% of us don't seem to have an issue with it. Please allow the discussion to continue and stop hijacking the thread. Thanks.
So I just made one statement saying if the guy asked quickness question, he'd better asked FT question as well and I got attacked. And when I tried to defend myself it becomes I hijacked the thread? Well done.
Asking who was quicker was kind of silly, I agree. I don't think the questions were thought out to any extent. Just general qualities you look for in a big man. Free throw shooting is important, but usually not emphasized very much when you talk about the great centers. I think the general standard of excellence people go by right now is Shaquille O'neal, since he's held the mantle of best center for a number of years before Yao and Dwight emerged. And what's Shaq known for? Just go down the list of he asked: rebounding, difficulty defending, strength, quickness, blocking shots, attitude. I don't think he was consciously asking questions to make Yao look bad. People have a certain idea of how big men should play (right or wrong), and that's just the basis they'll use to compare them.
I won't drop it! Both questions have obvious answers, so both questions should have been asked and answered to make a fair balance. Sounds logical to me
so what ?? I would gladly take yao as a 60% free throw shooter in exchange for howards quickness! howard and shaq could care less about their freethrow numbers ....they use their quickness destroy opponents! Not act like a pansy in the paint
the question is too trivial. point taken. but you implying that the interviewer has a hidden agenda to make yao look bad when asking questions is overly defensive.
This has to be one of the most r****ded and ignorant statement that I have seen in an internet discussion forum.
Q: Who's the better FT shooter? Biedrins: Well, I don't have time to read the newspapers or watch NBA League Pass too often...Sort of busy...you understand. Howard only hit 8 of his 13 attempts last time we played them. Yao's pretty good though...he made both of his 2. I always try to move away from the basket and up to the slot next to the FT line. Always seems to bother them a little.
If basketball is a 1-on1 game, you might pick Yao over Howard because Yao is more polished on offensive. Yao has a few go-to moves that he uses to score against Howard while Howard has none against Yao. However, basketball is a team game. You'll be a fool if you pick Yao over Howard. Yao has regressed this year. Even though he still averages over 20 a game, he only dominates in 2 or 3 games. In Adelman's offense and his lack of aggressiveness, he will not improve. Besides Yao takes himself out of the game staying farther and farther away from the basket, teams can easily take him out of the game. Al Harrington completely took hi out of the game. Howard, on the other hand, has limited offense, but he can help the team by getting rebounds and playing solid defense.
I'm sorry to get off topic, but what the hell is Michelle Carter talking about??????......I understand that Charles isn't the most "proper" person, but to say that he's negative and an embarrassment to African Americans is ridiculous...................now back to the thread.
For all the accolade that Dwight is getting for his rebounding, it's surprising to see that the Magic are actually tied in rebounding against their opponents, while Houston has +3 boards over their opponents. While Yao doesn't get every rebounding within his reach, he does control the paint and box his man out well.
What is wrong with asking who is quicker or a better rebounder? I had no idea Biedrins would say Yao was harder to block - that is inside perspective. He could have very well said Yao is harder to box out or that Yao is deceptively quick with his spin move. What the hell is he supposed to say regarding Yao's free throw shooting. "Man, he puts one hell of an arc on the ball!"
