Yao Ming will get little rest in the off season.. :( Why

Don't worry, Yao is going to get plenty of time here. Can't say anything more. Sorry.

 

Good, he deserves it....

 

How about if Yao just rests against those vastly inferior players?

The difference between Yao Ming being a cut above Rik Smits or a 1st ballot HOF'er has scantly little to do with what he does in the summer. Yao already has the requisite physical skills to dominate in the NBA.

What Yao lacks is the mental focus. We already know Yao has an "A" game. What we don't know is why he doesn't bring it every night. If it's mental fatigue, than let him chill in his homeland.

 

I saw this yesterday and this sucks ass...I was so glad to initially hear he was going to rest and relax...Freakin' a-holes...

 

"Should he rest or should he work on his game? Maybe we are all over-personalizing the situation."


Both. I would think most professional athletes take some time after their season and get away from the game for finite period of time, maybe 1-2 months to travel, spend time with family and stuff and maintain a more leisurely lifestyle. After that, they would then begin whatever offseason program they normally adhere to every offseason. Perhaps a few days a week are spent doing basic conditioning and keeping in shape, probably some forms of cardio exercise and strength training, especially if you're a younger player looking to bulk up. Time is also devoted to improving your game, whether it's thru instuction on the court/field, or in the film room.

Unfortunately, Yao has missed out on alot of this and will continue to do so if time is being invested with the Chinese national team.

 

Please refer your self to my prior post above.

 

Look back at some quotes by the players on the first Dream Team. These were Hall-of-Famers, the best to ever play the game (plus Christian Laetner), and they all reported being fatigued from the experience of playing in the Olympics, instead of getting their normal summer rest. They said it drained their energy the next season. Michael, Clyde, Chuck, Malone, Quitten, the Admiral, Flopton, Ewing, to a man indicated that it was like playing multiple seasons back to back, a 180+ game schedule basically. (Larry and Magic didn't play the next season) Now multiply that by however many consecutive seasons Yao has played without a break, and note his lack of stamina (requiring more rest than most players), and tell me that the lack of rest doesn't affect him.

 

Trade Yao now...I'm not kidding. I love the guy and think he can be really dominating if he ever figured **** out, but if he complies and goes back to China against his own wishes, he'll neevr be great. Being aggressive and assertive starts with off the court, and that includes standing up for yourself when you have a ****ing surgery to recover from. Yao's too ****ing unreliable. I would much rather have someone who's gonna show up everyday and not have toworry whether his motherland is gonna call him back. Give me 2 or 3 solid workers as yao's replacement and I'll be happy. I just want a team that I can count on, cuz this annual will Yao rest or not bull**** is starting to wear on me.

 

I agree, if Yao goes back to China, he's a risk to break down and get injured, and his development hampered.

 

Well for those of you hoping he sticks around Houston to work with coaches and trainers - here's a bit of good news - he was working out today on the main floor with some coaches.

 

DCBaller,

I am glad to hear that, I know you have insider info, so I know I can take what you say to be the truth.

Keep us posted, and thanks for sharing

P.S.: Isn't Stevie Francis from DC? If so, then are you Franchise? If you are, then please know that CD is working on a package to trade for you so you can come back home to Houston. We figure Weisass will bite on a Wesley, Bowen, and Spoon package

 

yaomania,

Can you please let Yao know that he needs to play ball with Steve, Cat, Smith, Van Exel, and all those other guys to pick up some speed/athleticism AND streetball skills? We won't settle for anything less than a killer crossover from Yao next season

 

hey man, aint this good enough??

 

Now, to those Wang Zhizhi haters. Do you see why Wang
defected?

 

He didn't defect. Plus, look at where his career is going now. Yao is wiser for that matter.

There is a lot of things can be worked out under the table or in private. In the end I believe Yao will get most of what he wants. So save all those "screw China", "bomb China" nonsense!

 

man, you guys are funny, you act like chinese people are human beings! New trick for this forum.

 

WTF?

 

Wang's career is where its at because he sucks, not because he disobeyed the CNT.

 

You don't improve your game during the season, you do it in the offseason. Yao being robbed of his offseason every year is exactly what hampers his development. Yao needs to give a Dick Cheaney to the CBA and start working to help the one's that are paying him millions of dollars, instead of worrying about the one's that are taking it away.

 

I think there's a fundamental cultural difference between the States and China. I don't think people recognize that it's an honor to represent your country and that Yao's ultimate goal isn't winning the Finals but rather winning the Gold for China (saw it in an article some time back). Remember, China is still a communistic society and that there is a strong sense of nationalism. I was studying abroad last semester in Beijing and personally experienced some of the differences. Personally, I think it's great that he goes back and represents his country. Here in the States, our ball players lack that sense of pride the US.. from what I see in the media, most players are money/success driven. A lot are more about "I" rather than "Team."

However, it'd be nice for Yao to stick around Houston so he can get into a work out routine. As for not doing anything but rest for a month or 2, that never happens with professional athletes (unless u're Barkeley and come back 40 lbs overweight). It only takes a week or two to starting getting out of shape. So even after the season ends, they still have to participate in some form of exercise.

Also, I think the Chinese realize that Yao's success is China's glory and they also want the best for him, so they won't overwork him. What good is he to China if he sucks it up in the NBA and "loses face" for both China and the CNT? I think the strength coach will give him something to follow, and he'll practice with the CNT just as he would practice with players/coaches here. The level of competition might not be as great, but I really doubt they'll overwork him too much. Plus, the 2nd best center in Asia is that Korean dude from Portland, and he sucks. Yao'll be fine. It'll be like Yao playing against a bunch of division 3 college kids.

The reason why Yao's tired is cause he has to run around on D and O. Its rare to see any other 7 footers who weight 300+ having to guard the PnR like Yao has to. Does Shaq do it? No... would he be tired if he actually tried playing D? Yes...

Yao's fine, he's just mentally not as tough as he should be. What he needs is a sports/performance psychologist, and learn not to make stupid fouls.