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Lets face it: Yao's injury history will scare away potential free agents

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by REA, Jul 2, 2010.

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  1. REA

    REA Member

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    I think the potential dealbreaker for many of these free agents(mainly Bosh), if they end up not coming to houston, will be the fact that they're basically committing themselves to winning a championship, but at a huge risk. Houston should be an attractive place(I don't see why not) for many of these big names. However, if the reason you sign with Houston is to be paired up with a 7'6 allstar center and he never sees the floor during the playoffs, there's no point. I mean, if I were one of these guys, I would think long and hard at what I am getting into. I can also see other teams going "You're hoping Yao stays healthy? Good luck with that." Sad I know, but its the truth.
     
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  2. killakim

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    while this is true, remember we were still a 42 win team without yao last year.

    morey can get pieces together.

    our core right now is pretty damn good.

    plus, with iggy's track record on this type of surgery, i have to say outlook is good.
     
    #2 killakim, Jul 2, 2010
  3. coachbadlee

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    Hello, Brad Miller??
     
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  4. blink

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    I knew I saw an elephant in this room...
     
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  5. jzmagic

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    Yes we know Bosh is not coming. Thank you for pointing that out to us.
     
    #5 jzmagic, Jul 2, 2010
  6. SF3isBack!!

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    ah haa
     
    #6 SF3isBack!!, Jul 2, 2010
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    You opinion is very original and this is the 1st time I have seen such an amazing idea appeared on the board.
     
    #7 vcchlw, Jul 2, 2010
  8. fallenphoenix

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    thank god he made a thread about it to bring this to our attention
     
    #8 fallenphoenix, Jul 2, 2010
  9. rocketnam

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    Say what you will but the bottom line is Yao is not playing for China for the first time in his life.Thus,less stress on the foot.This is a big year for Yao to prove he can last the season....Wheres the support people?..
     
    #9 rocketnam, Jul 2, 2010
  10. ryano2009

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    Didn't somebody posted the same thread like a month ago..??
     
    #10 ryano2009, Jul 2, 2010
  11. Cokebabies

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    But Yao is still a teammate who will get you hooked up with endorsements. At the end of the day, it is all about the money for most people.
     
    #11 Cokebabies, Jul 2, 2010
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    thanks for crowding the forum :rolleyes:
     
    #12 DCHAMP, Jul 2, 2010
  13. Cowboy_Bebop

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    Without Yao no one would want to come here so what is your point?
     
    #13 Cowboy_Bebop, Jul 2, 2010
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    wait are you saying yao is injury prone!?!?!?
     
    #14 maarrrtiin, Jul 2, 2010
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    if its all about the money, then wouldnt the russian billionaire's offer sound the most enticing? He's offering them the world.
     
    #15 TexAg713, Jul 2, 2010
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    no matter how rich russian billionaire is, all he can give is the max contract, no difference from other teams. advertisment comes from other companies, not from that russian billionaire.

    OP is right at half of whole bosh issue. the other half is yao is also the reasom if bosh decides to come to houston.
     
    #16 AggNRox, Jul 2, 2010
  17. Prince

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    two words:

    SHUT UP
     
    #17 Prince, Jul 2, 2010
  18. Dubious

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    Who do you work for and why are you inciting paranoia?
     
    #18 Dubious, Jul 2, 2010
  19. Joshfast

    Joshfast "We're all gonna die" - Billy Sole
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    This new information is freaking mind-blowing!! Who is your insider source!?!? WOW!! REP ADDED!!!!11
     
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  20. Landry92

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    Whats wrong with this guy ??

    Anyway FA's can veiw it like that or they could see it as this team won 42 games without Yao Ming .. imagine how many can they add with him ..
     
    #20 Landry92, Jul 2, 2010
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