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China official doubts Yao Ming injury's seriousness

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  1. Chinesekid123

    Chinesekid123 Member

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    BEIJING (AFP) – A senior Chinese sports official expressed disbelief following a report that basketball icon Yao Ming may not play next season and could be facing a career-ending injury.

    Chinese fans also largely voiced skepticism over the 2.26-metre (seven-foot-six-inch) centre's repeated injuries, speculating it could be a ploy to lower the price of his contract, which is soon up for renewal.

    Yao's camp had earlier given a pessimistic read-out on the slow recovery of his broken foot to the Chinese Basketball Association, the sports website of major Chinese portal Sina.com said, citing CBA vice head Hu Jiashi.

    "But they did not say that he would miss the coming NBA season, nor did they say he would miss the (2010) World Championships," Hu was quoted as saying.

    "I believe his injury has not progressed to such a stage."

    On Monday, Houston Rockets team doctor Tom Clanton told the Houston Chronicle that Yao's left foot, which was broken in a May post-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers, could be a "career-threatening" injury.

    "At this point, the injury has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening," Clanton told the Chronicle.

    "One of the things we are trying to get is a consensus opinion on that, to make certain there is no option we are overlooking that would provide an earlier return or would be an option for treatment that he would prefer rather than doing additional surgery."

    Yao has already been given approval to miss this summer's Asian Basketball Championships in the east Chinese city of Tianjin, but the CBA hopes the centre will be able to play for the national team at next year's World Championships in Turkey.

    Postings by fans on the Sina.com website expressed suspicions that the Rockets were trying to drive Yao's value down, as he is in the last year of his contract and could eventually sign with another team.

    "The Rockets don't want Yao to leave, so they hope to sign him early, this is the way to bring his price down," a Sina.com posting said.

    "As soon as Yao Ming signs, his doctor will immediately say he can play again, 182 games will be no problem."




    http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090630/sp_wl_afp/basketnbarocketschnyao_20090630074954



    I am now in a state of confusion. :confused:
     
    #1 Chinesekid123, Jun 30, 2009
  2. rockets018

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    182 games?

    Must be alot of ties in there LOL
     
    #2 rockets018, Jun 30, 2009
  3. Microfridge

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    Of course the Chinese government official would say that. Can you imagine the public outcry if everyone finds out that the Chinese National Team obligations is the reason Yao's career is over? Better deny the responsbility now.
     
    #3 Microfridge, Jun 30, 2009
  4. liu1107

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    at this point of stage, there are too many opinions and rumors, none of them are facts. We need to hear what Yao himself has to say to determine what really is going on.
     
    #4 liu1107, Jun 30, 2009
  5. The_Yoyo

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    actually its not surprising for china and chinese officials to say that, if the shoe was on the other foot we'd be saying the same thing

    heck most rockets fans already accuse the CNT for over working Yao as it is.

    I am not sure really what to expect at this moment I guess more will be known come fall.


    I mean its a no win situation...China could send some doctors over who can say Yao is fit to play (when he isnt) since it would benefit them and it would cause controversy or if the Rockets demand that their report be the final word then China will accuse the Rockets of a coverup/value depreciating move.

    The only way is if China send over its own medical staff and they also rule Yao unfit to play but for some reason I DO NOT see that happening, not if it means national prestige on the line.
     
    #5 The_Yoyo, Jun 30, 2009
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    well >80 games banging around in tough NBA does pose more problem than the FIBA casual games
     
    #6 cyruszhang, Jun 30, 2009
  7. RyanB

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    of course
    it would be a great "diplomatic" crisis
    :D :D
     
    #7 RyanB, Jun 30, 2009
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    LOL, me too. I’m confused because the Chinese media has always been known for being nothing but 100% forthcoming. I really don’t think they would purposely try and mislead anyone.
     
    #8 ima_drummer2k, Jun 30, 2009
  9. Chinesekid123

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    i can't wait for yao. my head is spinning out of control with the different rumors, so-call news. first, there was carreer threatening, second, there was possibilitiy for return, third, he might return next season, then, there was a conspiracy. IAYAYAYAYQ :confused:
     
    #9 Chinesekid123, Jun 30, 2009
  10. Northside Storm

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    Chinese officials. bleh

    ...crap, now the entire GARM will be censored
     
    #10 Northside Storm, Jun 30, 2009
  11. van chief

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    From their perspective the NBA would be the reason Yao's career is over :eek:
     
    #11 van chief, Jun 30, 2009
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    Well, as long as some guys in suits with an agenda thousands of miles away don't believe what they're saying, things are sounding pretty good.
     
    #12 napalm06, Jun 30, 2009
  13. ParaSolid

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    Yeah, let's quote 'postings' from sina.com message boards to strengthen the story. That's good journalism right there, folks!

    Next, they'll be quoting these internet sages with regards to the best way to sign LeBron James in 2010. Wake up, Morey! Screw the stats, it's all about the chinese message boards!
     
    #13 ParaSolid, Jun 30, 2009
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    Yao should pull a TMAC and find the advices from the doctors that he trusts.
     
    #14 redao, Jun 30, 2009
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    It makes sense though, there's a conflict of interests here; if Morey is capable to play mind games with Artest or Wafer, then he is capable to play mind games with Yao.
     
    #15 liu1107, Jun 30, 2009
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    So Yao following his dreams to pursue an NBA championship is a result of his selfishness. Is that how China will spin it? Blame Yao's choice to play on the highest basketball stage in the world? Sigh.
     
    #16 NotInMyHouse, Jun 30, 2009
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    182 won't be a problem but he hasn't played a full season since his second year in the L. Maybe he meant 180 out of a possible 246 games in the last 3 seasons.
     
    #17 FR0497, Jun 30, 2009
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    i saw yao playing 5 on 5 at my gym at la fitness today, he even made a 360 windmill dunk on a fast break! it was amazing!
    ppl, this injury crap is all a fake, so he wont play for china, and the rest of the nba will take us lightly! woohh!
    go rockets baby! go rockets! :)
     
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    Of course China says this...
     
    #19 Ashes, Jun 30, 2009
  20. meh

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    So the Rockets are willing to sacrifice millions of dollars in tickets and luxury box sales, in order to have a chance to save some bucks on Yao for his next contract? Not to mention the Rockets already offered the max. So it's not like there were serious back and forth negotiations there, and Morey has to play dirty.

    And sina.com board is like ESPN. It's worthless drivel.
     
    #20 meh, Jun 30, 2009
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