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Mentally Yao is tired. Why don't put him on IL

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by nocore, Apr 2, 2004.

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  1. nocore

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    Over years, Yao Ming's hardly had a moment's rest. Instead of pushing him over to the extreme, we should rest him for two weeks. Although the Rockets have lost 3 of last 4 games, other than Yao, the rest of the team are not necessarily playing worse than they did early in the season.

    After tonight's game, we'll see more clearly if Yao is still contributing. I don't think the Rockets are in any danger of missing the playoffs, a struggling Yao certainly doesn't help anyway.

    I want to see a refreshed and revitalized Yao Ming in the playoffs.
     
    #1 nocore, Apr 2, 2004
  2. Rocket River

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    IL means 5 games. . .leaving on 3~4 games to get his rhythm and wind back

    I'd rather not chance it

    Rocket River
     
    #2 Rocket River, Apr 2, 2004
  3. nocore

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    A 7-6 cheerleader may really get the team energized.
     
    #3 nocore, Apr 2, 2004
  4. KaiSeR SoZe

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    We'll lose every single game and I dont think JVG would want his star player to sit out
     
    #4 KaiSeR SoZe, Apr 2, 2004
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    stupidest post ever. we would be scrubs without yao and miss the playoffs.
     
    #5 sup123, Apr 2, 2004
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    1-It is not the right message to send to the other players
    (I'm tired mom, can I sleep just a little longer)

    2-As any training expert will tell you, the rest will only make the body more drained

    3-NO

    4-Hell No

    5-I thinking No

    6-Get over it and learn how to deal with it. This is your career.

    7-did I forget No
     
    #6 studogg, Apr 2, 2004
  7. Manny Ramirez

    Manny Ramirez The Music Man

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    Wow, River and stu posted in the same thread! I wonder how many times that has happened before?:p ;)
     
    #7 Manny Ramirez, Apr 2, 2004
  8. KingCheetah

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    Yeah what are the chances of those guys posting in the same thread...





    Manny Ramirez
     
    #8 KingCheetah, Apr 2, 2004
  9. James23

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    yao plays in the NBA is not the MLB. you can't take a day off. if one rockets player needs rest, that would be SF. SF doesn't know what the hell is lost out on the court. he doesn't know when he should shoot except when the shot clock is at 3 second or when he should breakdown the defense and create open shots for teammates or when to pass the ball.
     
    #9 James23, Apr 3, 2004
  10. Tonaaayyyy

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    Most of our plays run through Yao.. and if he sits uhhh dont tell me you want to see the 2002-2003 rockets :p
     
    #10 Tonaaayyyy, Apr 3, 2004
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    oops my mistake 2001-2002 rockets :D
     
    #11 Tonaaayyyy, Apr 3, 2004
  12. Dallas Rocket

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    I'm tired - I think I'll sit out for a work a few days this week. 23 years old, and his work is 35 minutes every other day.

    ...you've got to be joking.:rolleyes:

    D R
     
    #12 Dallas Rocket, Apr 4, 2004
  13. Sane

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    No, you've got to be joking.


    If we had clinched a playoff spot, we could probably limit his minutes a lot, but I doubt he'll go to the IL just like that. But the way it's looking, we may need him just to stay in the playoffs.
     
    #13 Sane, Apr 4, 2004
  14. wakkoman

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    Id like to see you play in the NBA and take serious abuse from every player that guards you...
     
    #14 wakkoman, Apr 4, 2004
  15. JPM0016

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    Who in the NBA is not fatigued? Yao has to suck it up and play just like everybody else. The rockets haven't clinched a playoff birth yet. Judging by some stats that were posted the other day Yao seems to play much better with little rest compared to having 3 days off inbetween games.
     
    #15 JPM0016, Apr 4, 2004
  16. sabonis

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    No, limit his minutes, maybe... but put him on the IL? Ridiculous.

    Stuart
     
    #16 sabonis, Apr 4, 2004
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