http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2003/preview/news/2002/10/18/games_watch/ Where's the Houston / Toronto game on Nov 2nd?? The potential retirement of The Dream, and the home debut of the #1 pick Yao Ming, the potentially biggest market attraction the NBA could ever experience (alright, 2nd biggest behind that Michael guy). What's up with John Hollinger's mind?!
Nah, he couldn't miss Big Daddy "schooling" Ming the Merciless... he gave every indication that Shaq was going to "introduce" Yao Ming to the NBA.
here:"Jan. 17: L.A. Lakers at Houston Yao Ming, this is Shaquille O'Neal. Welcome to the NBA. Try to stay in one piece. " But Nov.17 is the first time they meet.