Yao Ming issues a statement about the forthcoming hiring of Van Gundy

Yao Ming On Jeff Van Gundy

June 10 - Yao Ming issued the following statement today regarding the forthcoming hiring of Jeff Van Gundy as Rockets head coach.



"I am very excited to hear the news about Coach Van Gundy joining the Rockets. I felt very lucky to play for a Hall of Fame coach last year in Rudy Tomjanovich, and I feel lucky to now play for another of the best coaches in the game. I am aware of the work that Coach Van Gundy did with Patrick Ewing during the peak of his career, and I think he can bring out the best in me and all of my teammates. I believe Coach Van Gundy can help lead the Rockets to the next level. I wish him all the best, and he has my full support."

-Yao Ming

 

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