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Del Harris be the coach of Chinese national team, will it have good effect on Yao?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by lsqdavid, Feb 15, 2004.

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  1. lsqdavid

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    It's not officially announced but I believe it's true. Do you guys think it is good for Yao?
     
    #1 lsqdavid, Feb 15, 2004
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    What makes you think Del Harris is gonna be the coach of the Chinese Nat'l team? Please explain.
     
    #2 Franz Kafka, Feb 15, 2004
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    Actually they got two: Sabonis's ex coach is gonna coach the Chinese national team from now on and Del Harris is gonna come to China to co-coach the team from June.

    Definitely great for Yao.:)
     
    #4 oliver_67, Feb 15, 2004
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    Del Harris or Sabonis ex coach are not official personels yet, so don't bank on it. It's true, though, that China is targeting foreign basketball coaches for the next Olympics. Good news for Yao.
     
    #5 Panda, Feb 15, 2004
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    I don't know if it's good for Yao, but when Del stopped coaching the Rockets, it was good for them.

    Hmm... a Mark Cuban connection in China as Yao's contract winds down : interesting.
     
    #6 Dr of Dunk, Feb 15, 2004
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    The Lakers concur.
     
    #7 JayZ750, Feb 15, 2004
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    i think cuban is always trying to have his hands in something overseas...not necessarily yao. he sees the potential china has with someone like yao coming over. i highly doubt we will see anyone like yao come out of china anytime soon. his touch and attitude aren't something you see on a regular basis. i don't care where you are from.

    anyhow...del harris will be a good coach for the chinese nt. they need some sensibility in their practices.
     
    #8 robbie380, Feb 15, 2004
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    Very good, like I've said, China was willing to Milo to get the soccer team to the next level, it seems that they are now willing to the same with basketball.
     
    #9 wizkid83, Feb 15, 2004
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    Del Harris was a very good offensive coach. He knows the game very well, and could design some pretty good offensive schemes.

    I've always respected him.
     
    #10 DavidS, Feb 15, 2004
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    Wasn't Del, Moses Malones coach when we went to the finals in 1980?
     
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    If anything it should prevent him from being burned out in the long practice the Chinese NT team runs. He should atleast have more reasonable and more productive practices with a US coach who knows the ropes on how to get a team in good physical condition without wearing them down to total exhaustion.
     
    #12 London'sBurning, Feb 15, 2004
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    The Chinese NT should make a run at Rudy.
     
    #13 RocketForever, Feb 15, 2004
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    I think that is a good idea. I don't want to see him coaching another NBA team unless it's Houston.
     
    #14 Roc Paint, Feb 15, 2004
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    Del harris is going to practice Yao to death, make him eat american burgers instead of chinese food :(
    that way Dallas would have an edge over the rox during the regular season. I can't believe they ask Del... there are so many other options out there.
     
    #15 pchan, Feb 15, 2004
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    it might likely mean the training sessions for Yao when he plays with the Chinese NT are much easier... no more 4 a days
     
    #16 SmeggySmeg, Feb 15, 2004
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    Yes, and he sends Moses Malone his undying gratitude for taking him there after a 40-42 record. :)
     
    #17 Dr of Dunk, Feb 15, 2004
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    Del has also coached some good big men in the past if I remember correctly. I think he was the head coach of the 94-95 Magic with Shaq, and was the head coach of the Spurs at one point with David Robinson.
     
    #18 London'sBurning, Feb 15, 2004
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    Del coached with the Lakers in the 90s before he was fired when Kurt Rambis took over. I don't believe Del coached for the Spurs.
     
    #19 ROCKET RICH NYC, Feb 15, 2004
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    Del Harris is a good coach and an even better actor. He was outstanding in the Naked Gun movies.
     
    #20 The Real Shady, Feb 15, 2004
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