Yao Ming: If we were playing the NBA finals I would definitely keep playing

I wouldn't have expected any other answer from Yao. He is a great guy.

 

And the Rockets and the Medical Staff would tell him to shut up and sit his butt down on the bench. Yao has great internal motivation and drive but he doens't know when to quit.

 

I needed to hear that. Get well soon Yao.

 

tru warrier

 

Yao has a lot of heart.

I really do hope he is able to play in the Olympics.

 

get well, Yao.

take the time off to treat your foot and shoulder.

Forget about basketball

 

Next year we'll have healthy Yao, Francis, Tmac, PLUS landry and scola being used to the NBA competition.

That's going to be a strong team!

 

Why doesn't he not get surgery and if he makes it to the finals he can play.

 

This year, man. This year.

 

Sucks that he is going to miss the Olympics. I know he's a Rocket but the man does have priorities before the Rockets. The man loves his country.

 

I don't think anyone can question Yao's integrity. The man is a model of sportsmanship and just an awesome human being.

 

Well.. I guess that does it.. we HAVE to make the Finals.

 

play in Olympic doesn't mean he doesn't love Houston.

 

it's been a few days since yao's out, but i find myself still in denial sometimes. that's how bad it is to me.

but the only good thing i've kept telling myself is exactly what you said there.

 

It's certain, then, that Yao won't play in the Olympics.

Aww man.

 

Heads ups soldier....we will be back next ear bigger and stronger

 

I think this injury will make the rockets a better team for next year. If the current rookies play extended minutes (Landry, Scola, Brooks) especially in the playoffs they will get much needed experience, chemistry, and toughness. The key will be integrating Yao in training camp/preseason next year and I am confident this will happen smoothly.

This is a great opportunity to show the rest of the league what the rockets are capable of doing in Yao's absence and solidifying the fact that the supporting cast and young talent is shinning through. Who knows, G. Green has a great opportunity to become a force under the tutilage of tmac and company.

Then next year, provided big Yao and Tmac can stay healthy (and other key contributors) and I will guarantee the Western Conference Finals and possibly an NBA title.

 

He's saying that IF he keeps playing hurt, he'll still miss the playoffs and then the Olympics. With him being out now, at least he can still play in the Olympics.

 

I like bigger and stronger ear