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If the NBA weren't in a lockout, would Yao Ming still have retired?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Braga, Jul 25, 2011.

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  1. Braga

    Braga Rookie

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    I don't think so
     
    #1 Braga, Jul 25, 2011
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    cool story
     
    #2 Dei, Jul 25, 2011
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    the lockout had nothing to do with his decision..if anything the lockout gave him more time to recover from his injuries if he was coming back...
     
    #3 thejav, Jul 25, 2011
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    The lockout actually potentially gave him even more time to rehab. Looks like he came to grips with the severity of his situation.
     
    #4 napalm06, Jul 25, 2011
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    of course not, he said he couldnt play anymore, I think the lockout could benefit him by giving to him more time to recover and a season with less games to play.
     
    #5 david_rocket, Jul 25, 2011
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    He could barely play 20 minutes a game without getting a stress fracture. After that first stress fracture your foot gets weaker and weaker every single time.
    Yao was at his breaking point where his injuries in basketball could have affected his day-to-day life.
     
    #6 RedRedemption, Jul 26, 2011
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    oh em gee, it will never end.
     
    #7 MadMax, Jul 26, 2011
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    yeah, the lockout broke Yao's foot.
     
    #8 Prince, Jul 26, 2011
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    If the answer is 'no', the lockout has done both the Rockets team and Yao himself a big favor. I truly believe that the guy will become handicapped if he continues to play.
     
    #9 RocketForever, Jul 26, 2011
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    yes he would still retire.
     
    #10 Z-Ro&Trae, Jul 27, 2011
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