Man, I feel sorry for you. I am so glad that I just became a Rockets' fan since last year. Otherwise, I don't know how much damage it could have done emotionally to me just by watching the team play. I am starting to quit watching Rockets' games this year because i can not get too much fun from watching them play, which is the basic purpose of a fan watching a game.
I agree with sitting players down thing to teach or send them a message. Maybe JVG has a different philosophy on that tactics. I agree. Yao has to definitely break that habbit and go up just SNATCH the damn ball. But interestingly he still manages to get 9 rebounds per game. IMO, I think he is a better offensive rebounder than a defensive one. Also his fartigue is still a major concern. I noticed that he is more enrgized when he is more involved in the offense - his entire game picks up considerably. I like the way he is trying to be more agressive. He banged hard at Antonio Davis and knocked him off the ground one time. That is the new WELCOME Yao. But he can only sustain that level of physicality if his fartigue level is improved. I noticed he has a shallow TIDAL VOLUME when he breaths - this is not common in most athletes; they usually have deeper TIDAL VOLUME (lungs wise).
Most players, if not involved in the offense, will become disinterested and tired. I don't think any player want to play with today's Steve.
