Just saw an interview with Yao Ming on CCTV5, he said that currently he is only at 80%, if he does not reach 95% he WILL NOT be playing the world championships. He didn't sound very optimistic that he will get to 95%.
this is encouraging. for some reason, i dont think he will stick to these comments though. My bet is he plays. China may force the Rockets , the NBA and the free world,to get Ming to play, in return for getting North Korea to disarm.
On the day of the WC, I want to hear him say, "Oh drat, I'm only at 94%...shucks.... well, good luck guys, I'm gonna go see Tallahassee Nights then go home and nail my girlfriend."
Yao Ming is so patriotic to his home country and I bet he will play for the Chinese National Team even though he may not be not 95%.
If you think he'll play anyway, then it is bad news. An 80% Yao Ming is more likely to aggravate his injury than a 95% Yao Ming.
I think he is actually telling he will play. Because the chance of improving from 80% to 95% in 40 days is more than 80%