Yao must save himself-by Yang Yi

Why post without translation? Here's the pathetic Babel Fish version:

Yao Mingzheng stands on together the cliff, cliff that sideline is Fan ¸ÊµÏ delimits, at the same time is may trust and the dependence, one side may not trust in addition and the dependence. Fan ¸ÊµÏ to a Yao bright patience field victory and in defeat by repeatedly test. Clearly gives Yao take him to go on stage the time as the rod: In the November 15 competitions Yao Mingzhi has 2 competitions to go on stage the insufficient 30 minutes; In December increases to 3, but average each still had 33 minutes. However after changes over to 2004, up to now 5 competed Yao Ming to go on stage the time all to press below 30 minutes, average insufficient 25 minutes. This and January Èü¶à is bigger than negative, trash time excessively long for the big victory concerns. The first 4 rockets win knight 21 minute, wins the brave warrior for 18 minute, wins Äá¿Ë˹ for 32 minute, loses the piston for 19 minute, but on 12th is Fan ¸ÊµÏ uses Yao Ming to ¿_¶ûÌØÈË a war the freezing point. This ball Yao Mingji does not have excessively violates a regulation (only has 1 time), score disparity also throughout in rubber, but Lao Fan has only given Yao the bright 23 minutes, entire fourth all him according to on backless stool. After loses the competition, Lao Fan added that, "Trades Yao Ming is for strive for the victory", this word ruthlessly Ç°Ëùδ¼û. Since becomes the rocket team the first round center, Yao Minghuan still has not had in the competition in which is anxious entire fourth all not to be able to go on stage. At that time looks Francis and Mobley in the field the intercourse shuttle, almost pursue the even score in the final moment, on Yao Mingzui did not say, but in the heart surely very not helps. Every time brings forth such competition, Yao clearly may not be able to find in the field helps him the person to be more and more few, most liked Norris which passed a ball to him being already sent to frontier service New York, Francis and Mobley to his feeling and on the season already entirely different. On season Yao Mingzhi is beautiful, future unknown, Francis and Mobley naturally must pull him and help him, that is the eldest child to small 뺢 leading by the hand. But present Yao Mingming raises world, early lives to Francis and Mobley's status threatens. On two fullbacks mouths did not say, but in the heart compares everybody to understand. Perhaps Yao bright own already had the feeling, in the near future after a he each dozen attractive competition, the outwire can suddenly reduce for his support. Greatly wins when knight he shoots 12 times, then wins the brave warrior he to shoot 10 times, again gets down to the piston, he hits 22 minutes only to shoot 5 time. Greatly broken Äá¿Ë˹ time he in 27 minutes in 15 minute, to ¿_¶ûÌØÈË hits 23 minutes only to shoot 5 time. Even makes concrete to a competition in, Yao is bright often in the situation which starts a chess game is suitable very much suddenly loses the support. Again for instance to the piston, the competition started 1 minute in him 2 to throw for 2 center 4 minute, the entire audience still was this 4 minute. But Yao Ming has not realized the gravity. He never on the assignment ball question and Fan ¸ÊµÏ, or Francis and Mobley has had the true conversation, therefore still was maintaining the image which ÎÂÁ¼¹§¼ó let in the team. Even if to the field in, Yao bright still liked on season such to be selfless, he increased the singles to get rid of the opportunity, but so long as had the converging attack, he definitely could the spherical sector to the outwire. Yao Ming has not certainly noted, this kind not wants not to strive for, to be unselfish actually is Fan ¸ÊµÏ gives up in fourth to his use, the extension hit one of outwire immediate causes. Bald Fan ¸ÊµÏ got angery, certainly has his truth. Outside his speech passes is being ruthless, inside the speech is expects too much. Fan ¸ÊµÏ comes to Houston, is for come clearly to straighten up Yao, is for come to hand over Yao the team in the bright hand. I am must let you selfishly come, you also must that selfless, then is at a moderate pace? Looks like the girl the father to grab daughter's hand to want to put in young fellow's palm, in the young fellow obviously heart wants to meet may on the face Ä¥²»¿ª, does not put out a hand, but also does not die suddenly the old man? Bumps into the temperament gruff old man, thought your boy how such doesn't dare to pay the responsibility, but also in addition does not look for others for the girl? Therefore Yao is bright must have to have the sense of urgency, not only is the sense of urgency, he also must realize between him and Francis, Mobley's formidable relations. Two fullbacks have not been certainly wrong, but they accept since childhood the basketball philosophy, the growth environment, the cultural context all clearly differs with Yao too far. And between them throughout has a cultural wall in Yao Ming, Yao Ming always thinks own qualifications and records of service also insufficient depth. But since is attacks American N B A, who must have gang of to keep off me to open whose makes an all-out effort. The rocket team interior already will have one kind of cognition, Francis and Mobley definitely cannot all keep Houston in the future. True so-called "magnificent scene" when foundation, the Yao bright side cannot be the old cat and the eldest child. But the rocket also has another kind of cognition, the Yao Ming bodily strength, the experience technology must develop the mature stage, at least also needs two to three seasons. In this section of time, Yao Minghuan is insufficient to assume sole responsibility for an important task. But will have to let the team have the patience to your future, you will have to continue unceasingly to give the team the confidence. With in a team, also has the struggle which you walks I to remain. The clever child really is not forever all works as, Yao Mingzhi has suppresses only then is good. Not only gets down ruthlessly to the basket, the key is in the heart also ruthlessly. You own do not rescue oneself, others who can come to help you? (Yang resolute)

 

The most intriguing part:

"At that time looks Francis and Mobley in the field the intercourse shuttle..."

 

That sounds about right.

 

I totally agree with this right here. Ive been saying this exact same thing for months.

I agree with this too. Get him some "Jimmy Shoes"!!

 

what the hell does that come from?
the computer translation is totall off!

the whole article is Yang's personal take on Yao's current situation. it doesn't even contain a single quote of Yao's that's usually presented in his articles. forget about the translation. it's not worth it. we've enough of these personal opinions on the board.

 

I miss the Soup Commander in Chief.

 

Oh man, that's just too funny!

 

Very interesting article. Let me give it a shot.

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Yao is standing near the top edge of a cliff and the JVG drew this clear line here for him ¨C either be a trustworthy and dependable player or non-trustworthy and undependable?

The patience of JVG to Yao has been tested again and again during the games, won or lost. Judge by the playing time he gave Yao: during 15 games in Nov, Yao played less than 30 min in only 2 games, which increased to 3 in December. Overall, he still averaged about 33 min/game at that time. In 2004 (Jan), Yao played less than 30 min in all the 5 games, averaging less than 25 min.

This has something to do with the long garbage time during the five games. First four games were 21 points win over Utah, 18 points win over Warriors, 19 points loss to Pistons, and 32 points win over Knicks. However, the game to Celtics on 12th JVG gave Yao inexcusable fewer minutes than he should have played. Yao did not have foul problem (only 1) and the score was very close, but Yao only played 23 min and none of them in 4th quarter. After losing the game, JVG said, ¡°we just wanted to win the game that¡¯s why sitting Yao in the bench.¡±, this is a strong indication of displeasure of JVG to Yao, which has never shown before.

After became the starting center for the Rockets, Yao has at least played some minutes in every close game. Watching SF3 and CM5 on the court and almost tied game at the end from the bench, Yao must have some thoughts about it, despite never spoke them out. Whenever there is a close game, Yao find less and less situation where teammates would pass him the ball. Norris, the guy who likes to pass to Yao, has been moved to NY, and the attitude of SF3 and CM5 has been changed dramatically from last season. Last year Yao was a rook and they helped him naturally. But Yao is very famous now and has been a threaten to them. Though they did not speak out either, but you can see from their expression.

I am afraid Yao has the same feeling as well. Recently whenever he finished a good game, the support from the perimeters would decrease suddenly. After the big win over Jazz and he took 12 shots, and against GS he took 10. Then against Piston he only took 5 shot the whole game and only played 22 min. In the big win over NY, he got 15 points in 27 min, and his field goal attempts dropped to 5 again in the Celtics game. Even in a single game, Yao normally had a good start and then suddenly he could not get the ball any more. In the Celtics game, he shot 2/2 in the first minute for 4 points, and his total points in this game is, 4.

However, Yao has not realized how serious the situation is. He never had a formal discussion with either JVG, or SF3 and CM5 about the ball distribution, and still maintained his humble image. Even on the court, he is still the most unselfish player. Even he increased his 1v1 but whenever doubled, he would certainly have pass the ball. Yao did not realized this unselfishness is one of the major reasons whey JVG gave him less minutes on the court in the clutch 4th quarter.

The bold JVG is furious already, but he has his good reason. He is passing his strong words to Yao, hoping Yao to fasten his evolution process of iron to steel. The reason why JVG came to Houston is that he wants Yao to be the dominant player and gives Houston team to Yao¡¯s hand. ¡°I am coming here for you to become selfish and dominant, but why do you still act like an unselfish model there and don¡¯t want to take any responsibilities¡±. The whole situation now has really become a wedding scenario: JVG is like an old father and handing his daughter to Yao. Although Yao really likes the girls but just acts like untouched and does not give his hand. What will the old father think about the young man? For most of father with character, ¡°You are a coward and will never be responsible for my daughter. I will let her marry someone else!!!¡±

So Yao must wake up and realize the contingence of the situation. Besides that, he needs to understand the leadership/benefit conflict between him and the two guards will always be there. The two guards have no fault; they had their own basketball philosophy, own education and culture background, which are much different. Yao al ways thought he has not stay here long enough to make a change. But if you want to play in NBA, you much be aggressive and be ¡°The Man¡±.

Most people in Houston Rockets Club have reached a common sense that the two guards, SF and CM, may not stay here together in the future. For the sake of ¡°be part of something BIG¡±, Yao will not play with both of them for sure. People in the club have also reached another common sense that Yao needs about 3 seasons to start shine. During his period, Yao can¡¯t be a dominant player. However, if Yao wants to keep the confidence of the club to him, he needs to continue to improve his game and give them confidence of trust. In the same team, there will always be conflict of who the leader is and who should stay or go away.

Yao can¡¯t be a ¡°nice boy¡± forever. Yao needs to set a tone and be very aggressive ¨C not only under the basket, but also in his own mind. Who will save you if you don¡¯t want to save yourself?

-By Yang Yi

 

Excellent article. Everyone can see the guards are freezing Yao out. Last year they put on a false front and said they were happy to defer to Yao, etc. This year they say the same things, but are secretly jealous of Yao and refuse to make him the focal point of the team. Francis and Mobley consider this their team and refuse to give it up. Similar situation to Phoenix? Marion came out recently before the trade saying it was his and Marbury's team, failing to include Amare in it. The guard duo needs to be broken up for this team to succeed.

 

OMG!...that is the biggest bunch of supposition and fiction I have ever read.

is that where some of you get this BS about Sf and CM not wanting Yao to do well?

this article..is a load of hogwash.

if the man allows much smaller players to put him out of the game....he is no threat to either SF or CM's numbers..or place on the team....if they actually cared...which I dont believe they do..

both of those guys care alot more about winning than stats..if Yao can help them win...they will gladly accept his help.

the second sentence...like I said....supposition based on expressions?? thats as bad as some ofyou here who think they know what the players or coaches mean by reading their minds...

PURE UNADULTERATED BULLHOCKEY

once again...the only place that this sentiment came from is from frustrated Yao fans who want this to be true.

there aiint no way in hell that anyone from the Rockets organization has said this to any reporter...

get this straight people...THE AUTHOR OF THIS "ARTICLE" MADE IT UP......

it is based on zero facts.

like johnty said....

he is totally correct...this "article" sounds like zenogears or one of his clones wrote it.

 

Thanks for the translation, Lionel

 

As with most articles I've read, that one is only half true...but still, some things ring accurate.

 

I think that the sources he names and quotes give this article real credibility.

 

Kinda wish it hadn't been translated considering what a huge steaming pile of horsecrap about half of it is.

 

How dare all of you question the wisdom of a reporter observing the games from the other side of the globe and speaks no English to ask 99.999% of the NBA their opinions!

 

Yeah I agree this article is crap, after 4 or 5 seasons of not making the playoffs I'm sure SF and CM care more about getting to the playoffs then hating on Yao.

Anyone remember the Christmas game when ABC wired Francis? He was encouraging Yao to demand for the ball...

 

I think Francis has grown up a bit, but I'm not sure about Cuttino Mobley.

 

Well, this guy happens to be closest friend of Yao!!!