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[ESPN] Rockets need Yao to stand tall

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Depressio, May 4, 2009.

  1. Depressio

    Depressio Member

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=Yao-090504

    More in the link above. I'm surprised Adande is even giving the Rockets any credit at all.
     
  2. JujuxG

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    that last sentence was classic :D, yao is a funny guy.
     
  3. chenjy9

    chenjy9 Numbers Don't Lie
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    Yao is a humble and chilled guy. Only racists and haters wouldn't like him.
     
  4. jevon3012

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    Thats probably the most overused cliche phrase when referring to Yao.
     
  5. chenjy9

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    If this was directed to me, it is the most overused cliche phrase because it is true. That is like saying calling the sun bright is cliched.
     
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    Obviously, I was not speaking to you. Also, stop talking about racism. That has absolutely nothing to do with Yao or this game.
     
  7. Rockets Jones

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    Forgive me but why is that line so funny, just because Yao never goes to clubs with these guys or am I missing something ?
     
  8. chenjy9

    chenjy9 Numbers Don't Lie
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    Considering you didn't quote anything and just shot off a vague one liner right after my post, how is this obvious? Also, what gives you a right to tell me to stop talking about something? This is a forum for people to exchange ideas and opinions. I can say whatever the hell I want as long as I follow the site's TOS.
     
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    great guy. doesn't pass judgments.
     
  10. Gimmmethemike

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    Yao just sit at home all day play ps3 ..
     
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    me too, I saw the clip without the "see you in club" part, I dont get it.
     
  12. shastarocket

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    It was the spontaneity of the situation along with everyone being caught off guard more than what Yao actually said. It was funny because it was an unexpected one-liner.
     
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    yao is HILARIOUS. hopefully these playoffs will allow the world see more into yao as a player, but also as a human being.

    those lines are CLASSIC.
     
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    I agree with the last line of the blurb being great. I wish I could see a video of that....
     
  15. rocketsjudoka

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    Yao like Dream before him is a gentle giant off the court. Now he needs to be like the Nigerian Nightmare on the court.
     
  16. sjackson0

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    It's ok....

    It was funny because a lot of young African American athletes go to clubs for leisure. It would be out of character for Yao to go to clubs because of his low key demeanor. (There is nothing wrong with clubs)
    So when he said "see you at the club" it was funny because it’s a chance that a few players will go to one after the game. Of course Yao was joking....he doesn't go to clubs.
     

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