He doesn't fit in Rockets, and can hardly bring Rockets rings. Why not trade him to Dallas for Finey and Shawn Bradley? Bradley is a fairly good rebounding machine, enough for Rockets. And Finey is a terrific shooter. Rockets will become another Mavericks with Steve + Cuttino + Finey + Bradley. I think Mark Cuban will like this trade. Acutally Ming is very hot now. Most teams are willing to trade an all-star player for him. That would bring Rockets to quick success, probably a ring.
Don't be discouraged by the initial onslaught, snowmt. Next year, after Yao Ming has a couple bad games in a row and everybody on the board is yelling "TRADE MING!!" like they do everyone else on the team, you will be known as the person who ORIGINALLY wanted Ming traded...you are a true pioneer... ...oh, and no we shouldn't trade him...
Great...why don't you hire Don Nelson too and call the Finley, Cat, Steve combo RUN-SMC...great entertainment and no championships. And Bradley...Mr. -30 points against Yao...I'm sure he will change defenses. Yao has fit in with the Rockets better than anyone has hoped for. In fact, I think he's almost too much of a team player, letting Francis and Mobley jack up shots when he should be taking more. The guy plays defense, grabs the boards (much better than Bradley) and is 22 years young!! I don't wanna trade anybody on the Rox but he's the last person I would trade.
Alright, I'm officially fed up now. Garbage like this is <B>bringing this board down</B>. Most of these threads are started by newbies who are <B>trying to rile everyone up</B> and those who lack smarts believe these types of posts characterize all of us. I have no problem with negative posts about the Rockets, but if you have an agenda other than intelligent discussion about the team, <B>stay the hell out of this forum</B>.