He probably likes the competition - remember, this was the Rafer that came last season and beat everyone else out. He thrives on it and he probably wants to see how he plays against these guys. Other nights he takes off... unfortunately, it sucks for us lol
Yao is trying to keep up with Shaq's fossil. Our superstars look like 50 year olds trying to run in quicksand. It's painful to watch them.