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Sharks retired Yao's number

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by spaldingtattos, Dec 19, 2002.

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  1. spaldingtattos

    spaldingtattos Member

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    Yao ming's #15 jersey got retired before a CBA game at the Shark stadium last week I heard. If Yao remains a rocket for the rest of his NBA career he certainly has a chance to do the same here.
     
    #1 spaldingtattos, Dec 19, 2002
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    I thought he would play for them in the off season?

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    #2 Rocket River, Dec 19, 2002
  3. RC Cola

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    I think the CBA is like an NBA equivalent. Yao will go back and play for his national team, not his old basketball league.
     
    #3 RC Cola, Dec 19, 2002
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    Yep, the DBA and the NBA are both FIBA leagues and the CBA no longer has any claim to Yao's services.
     
    #4 WasabiTheNinjaPimp, Dec 19, 2002
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    I meant CBA, not DBA, for some reason the bbs won't let me edit my post, even though it says I'm logged in as me.
     
    #5 WasabiTheNinjaPimp, Dec 19, 2002
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    You are right. Yao is still contracted to serve the Chinese B Team, but not the Shanghai Sharks anymore.
     
    #6 zenkle, Dec 19, 2002
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