I like this. I always like people to think Yao as an underdog. That will not put any pressure to Yao, and even if Yao loses (i.e. his performance is bad), it's meant to be that way since he is a Rookie after all. If Shaq loses, that would be a mountain of shame upon him and the whole generation of Fakers fans. I wish more people are like houstonkk. And if by any chance Yao kicks Shaq ass at Jan 17, I will be sure to forward houstonkk's smart post to www.************.com to be posted at "The Hall of Shame".
I reckon there will be a house-cleaning in LA if they miss the play-offs. O'neal and Bryant would be the only ones I would consider safe. I do agree that LA would need go over the cap to pick up Miller unless they can trade or discard deadwood. LA is not the same team anymore.
