Yao Says He Could Return to Basketball Activity in 6 months??

Yao says one more surgery he would retire. So dont believe his crap.

 

Obviously a player w/ Yao's mentality wants to return sooner than later.

But that mentality is a gift and a curse. It often leads players to return too early and then re-injure themselves.

He needs to take all the time he needs to heal completely.

 

It is always best to think positive. He just wants to set a goal and hopefully reach it. If 6 months is his goal then so be it. Lets wish Him all the best.

 

Clanton is doing the surgery?? Yao's career is over.

 

If we look to the past, he doesn't have a good track record for Rocket's knee surgeries. His record with the ankle surgery has been good. Maybe the foot surgery will be ok, since Clanton's major problem is the knee surgery.


Sura-Knee Surgery-Career over
Glover-Knee Surgery-Career over
Francis-Knee Surgery-Career over
McGrady-Knee Surgery-Partial Recovery-Still Plays
Battier-Ankle Surgery-Fully recovered
Alston-Ankle Surgery-Fully recovered

 

Man breaks like a twig 3 out of 4 seasons and he expects to rush back for duty....

Heal up properly Yao, and take your chances then.

 

I had forgotten that, thanks for reminding us. You know, I think he was right. But, I guess no one walks away from fame and fortune willingly. I wonder how many comebacks Brett Farve will make? Even MJ made too many.

 

That's pretty much as I see it.

If this has been posted, sorry http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-yaorockets071809&prov=yhoo&type=lgns.

But I'm not buying into the fear, the epic story or the prevalent Rockets fans' Yao-fatigue.

The one thing I think everyone here needs to ponder is why Morey repeatedly said "Yao's playing the best basketball of his career" last season. All Morey fans and detractors alike are confused by it. We are not sure why Morey why he'd throw his credibility out there that left Yao fans scratching their heads.

Morey's mouth was a prayer to get Yao to sign an extension? I don't think even the most naieve or ignorant all-star would be swayed by suck-ups to the media - much less one that came here with a team of advisors.

Yao's worth on the court has been destroyed here by the denial of those that don't realize he's going to be here and just can't stomach it.

Regarding the surgery, wow this is epic. It's new. Big Z's success is as relevant to Walton, Bowie et al even if all that was 20 years ago. But of course Yao is unprecedented.

Ergo "The Greatest Story in the History of Professional Sports" is awaiting it's ultimate climax. The plot twist, the "gotcha" moment.

How many people here "promised" TMac would never again wear a Rockets jersey? How many are ready to write-off Yao next season and possibly forever?

Well, some people will realize when it's time to get popcorn so they won't miss the important part of the story.

 

I have had 4 knee operations, 1 major and a major shoulder operation. Yes, Yao should begin rehab in a matter of 2 - 3 weeks without a doubt. After surgery you have to get your muscles flaring again asap in order to keep from loosing a ton of muscle. As for "basketball activity" I would say he probably means getting out and taking jumpers, free throws, etc... It doesnt mean he is going to be out doing the Shanghai Shake dropping turnaround j's on people.

 

Dear Yao,
I appreciate you chomping at the bit to get back on the court
I appreciate you passion for the game. I appreciate you wanting
to help the team.
All that said. Sit down somewhere and chill the frick out.
Get healthy. Get well. Don't Rush it. Don't aggrevate anything.
SIT DOWN!

Rocket Fan!



Rocket River

 

Why they still trust this Clanton guy? He has a terrible history in treating Yao's foot. First he said the foot would never have problem again after pins were put in in 07/08 season. You know what happened. Then he made the claim that this last fracture was no big deal and Yao should be back in two months. Then you know what happened.

 

I wish Yao would quit pulling a T-Mac, just STFU and get healthy.

 

Even if Yao could return in 6 months, it wouldnt be a good idea. He should just wait until 2010

 

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I don't think anybody is going to rush Yao. I think a lot of that kind of talk is just trying to be optimistic about the situation. It's really important for someone like Yao to set a goal and work towards it and that's probably what they're doing already. In six months he may be saying it'll be three more months. Then there may be another three months. It's obviously going to take as long as it takes, but there is nothing wrong with him trying remain positive and set a goal to work towards.

 

he has the heart and the will to come back and play again but i don't think his body is on the same page as his mind.. good luck to him though!!

 

I certainly didn't read this as returning to NBA action in 6 months. I think it is just getting back on the practice court to do some movement and shooting around.