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Is Yao Ming going to have an english name along with a Chinese name?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by hikanoo49, Mar 18, 2004.

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  1. vunny1408

    vunny1408 Member

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    Kobe Yao.

    Sounds like a p*rn star.

    He'll get all the chix
    with his seven six...
     
    #21 vunny1408, Mar 18, 2004
  2. qrui

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    :D :D

    seriously, i dont think yao will never ever get an english name. whats it for? "yao ming" is good enough. its easy to prononce for english speaking ppl, not like some other chinese names you dont even have the sound in english for them. besides, the name is already accepted by everyone and there is really no need to have another one. one last point, yao is at a totally different status compare to those chinese in america who have english names. do you see any chinese official get an english name just for better recongnition in the america?
     
    #22 qrui, Mar 18, 2004
  3. PhiSlammaJamma

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    Yo Yao
     
    #23 PhiSlammaJamma, Mar 18, 2004
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    You r so smart!Post of the week!
     
    #24 prlen, Mar 18, 2004
  5. Rasselas

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    Clutch Yao
     
    #25 Rasselas, Mar 18, 2004
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    I like this three :rolleyes:
     
    #26 pinto, Mar 18, 2004
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    Well an English name seems rather pointless. But given how well he seems to have bonded with the team I'm surprised he doesn't have a nickname (Dynasty doesn't cut it for me, too impersonal and Steve barely knew Yao when he threw that out).

    But I still expect a teammate to say anyday "we call him ____".
    It seems almost overdue.
     
    #27 declan32001, Mar 18, 2004
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    Jeff Yao. It would be nice.
     
    #28 sgm, Mar 18, 2004
  9. Rasselas

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    I like the absurdity of us picking a name for Yao. Maybe Tim can make this a Rockets promotion.

    "Hey folks, be sure you get to the Toyota Center early for tonight's game. The first 1,000 fans will get to vote on the new name for Yao Ming!"
     
    #29 Rasselas, Mar 18, 2004
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    haha you guys crack me up..

    but I think the best name for him would be

    Bob Yao
    Wilbur Yao
    Billy Yao

    what you guys think?

    J
     
    #30 room4rentsf, Mar 18, 2004
  11. Easy

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    Billy Joe Yao
    Bubba Yao

    Since he's in Texas, should pick a Southern name. :D

    Oh, how 'bout Roy Yao. . . to take it back from Amare.
     
    #31 Easy, Mar 18, 2004
  12. Tim

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    Except that insulting Yao Ming really isn't high on my to do list.

    Other that that ... suuuuuuuure.

    :p

    Tim
     
    #32 Tim, Mar 18, 2004
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    Why is this a thread again?

    Porve?
     
    #33 Jeff, Mar 18, 2004
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    Can anybody tell me what "Porve" really mean?
    can't find it in dictionary.... :(
     
    #34 pinto, Mar 18, 2004
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    "YAO" is just a great name. No need for an English name ... :cool:
     
    #35 Holy Cow, Mar 18, 2004
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    Toyota Yao.
     
    #36 jli, Mar 18, 2004
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    Seeing as Yao now has a whole lot invested in his name and public image for endorsements and such, the worst thing he could do is change his name. Companies are paying him millions for his endorsement; a name-change for him would be more like a re-branding campaign, which you don't want to do at the drop of a hat.
     
    #37 JuanValdez, Mar 18, 2004
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    Pole Houston Rockets--Tilman Fertitta's latest mess.

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    Wow.....I must have slept through the rest of the season and halfway through the offseason.
     
    #38 Pole, Mar 18, 2004
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    They call it a Roy Yao with cheese.
     
    #39 tolne57, Mar 18, 2004
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    :) Totally agree. I was just following this silly exercise out to its natural conclusion---- we're finally seeing fewer threads of the "What did Yao eat for breakfeast?" variety, and now we're trying to give the poor kid a new name.


    (although, to be fair, coming up with cool rhyming names is kinda fun. not tryin' to hate).
     
    #40 Rasselas, Mar 18, 2004
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