i think that we are too quick to question what he's doing.(not sure if that is going on on this board or not because i haven't looked here in a while). but in the excitement of yao playing good we seem to forget things like the fact that it has been a long time since his last break from basketball. i would much rather have yao play half a game now and not be the center of the offense. that way he can still affect the game and be rested for the playoffs or run to the playoffs if neccesary. if we start playing yao 35 minutes a game and make him the center of the offense, but he gets tired by the all star break then we have no chance. i would rather him be more rested at the end of the season than him put up great stats now and get tired at the end.