Yao responds to fanmail during all-star weekend.

sabonis · Feb 20, 2004

Don't know if this has been posted.

http://www.nba.com/allstar2004/yao_mailbox_040219.html

Stuart

sabonis · Feb 20, 2004

Yao Has the Answers

What is the happiest and worst moment you have experienced during your NBA career?
Yao: "My worst moment was my fourth game in the NBA in which I didn't score any points. That was even worse than my first game. My best moment was the first time I started an NBA game."

You performed great against Shaquille O'Neal in the game before the All-Star Weekend. Are there any secrets? Does that mean you improved a lot in the past year or is there another reason?
Yao: "I think the reason was that I was more aggressive in the game. I think I have improved a lot over the past year."

What are your wishes for this year? The Rockets improved on defense, but the offense is not as spectacular as last season. With the departure of good scorers like (James) Posey and (Eddie) Griffin, will this affect the Rockets' (chances of) making it to the Playoffs?
Yao: "I hope I can have a nice vacation! I don't think that will affect us -- in the playoffs defense is more important than offense."

What do you want to say to the Chinese fans at this moment?
Yao: "Keep watching Chinese players!"

How is it playing with such a great player like Steve Francis? How has he helped you become a better basketball player? Who is your closest friend on the team? Keep up the hard work and dedication to make the Rockets a better team.
(Lukas, Oshkosh, Wis.)
Yao: "Steve always gives me a smooth runway on which to land. He makes things easier. I'm friends with many of the guys. I can't pick out one person whom I would say is my closest friend."
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fba34 · Feb 21, 2004

Originally posted by sabonis

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griffin and posey were the reason for last year's good offense? lol.

Matador · Feb 21, 2004

last year Yao said Boki was his best friend.

Asspirin · Feb 21, 2004

last year Yao said Boki was his best friend.
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That dirty two-timer!

MFW2310 · Feb 21, 2004

Originally posted by Matador
last year Yao said Boki was his best friend.
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Last year when Yao said Boki was his best friend, people didn't spin it into a "Yao doesn't like Steve and wants him traded" rumour.

Rockets2K · Feb 21, 2004

When he said that last year...maybe Boki was the one that he felt closest to...but after being with the same guys for ove a year and a half...he feels so close to all of them that he doesnt want to make the call for one over the other...

or MFW is right..

heh...I liked EG at the time...but to say that he was one of the ones responsible for a more dynamic offense is ludicrous..Posey I understand...but Mr 'Cant play in the paint and shoots line drive 3 pointers' wasnt exactly dazzling us with his offensive prowess.

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