Yao's response to the renew contract question in 2010

In most cases it does.

Potential is the possibility to improve. Very rarely do players peak at 24. Therefore, yes, Bosh has more potential than Yao, a player who has already reached his prime.

 

Let me elaborate on the fanbase/mindset idea.

I have 2 employees working for me that are Texas transplants (we're here in LA). When both started, they were quite in awe of the diversity that they dealt with on a daily basis. I got the impression that they thought the world only consisted of Blacks and Whites (one is black and the other is white btw). I asked both of them am if I the first Filipino guy that they've met and more importantly worked for. Obviously they said yes. They initially thought I was Hispanic because of my last name. Of my staff of 18 employees, I have 3 blacks, 3Hispanics, 5 middle easterns, 2 white , 5 Asian/Pacific Islander including myself. And mind you, my office is in Encino, CA which is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in LA so it's not like the ghetto or anything.

So this is what I mean about Houston and Texas a whole. There's not enough diversity in a place like Houston to really maximize Yao's earning power/potential. Until Houston becomes a "world"-city, Yao will never get the credit/money he deserves.

 

yao has his fanbase all over the world.

 

Have you been to Houston recently? If not you should spend a week there it might change your opinion.

 

The reason why Yao Ming has never been able to live upto his potential is because he has never played with a true Point Guard (The last game being the exception).

 

The rockets will use the money from Tmac to sign Bosh if they have to, your Tmac fans who argue if Bosh is better than Yao is meaningless, before you try to prove the point we can let Yao go.

As for the new contract for Yao, do not know if we can sign a short one, for example, a four year contract, not a six year one if it is allowed in the rule, then rockets would be much better shape. I guess that Yao could do it too.

 

Yao would most likely have a longer prime than many people thought.
Speed is never his game, he only plays like 32 mins per game anyway so stamana isn't that much of an issue, never had any previous knee problems, strong like a mule, and skill only will get better. Actually most big guys have longer prime than guards, Shaq is pushing to his 40 and still pretty good a center this days.

 

I see things differently. I think the offense has always been geared more towards Yao than McGrady when both are on the floor -- both with JVG and with Adelman. Yao didn't get more touches and generally didn't get more shots either, but that's not a true reflection of how much effort the team is making in getting the player the ball. Under both coaches, when both players have been on the floor I think Yao has probably been the first option in many more possessions per game than Mcgrady. It's just much easier to fall back on McGrady as a second option than it is to get Yao the ball as a second option.

 

I've lived in Houston a couple years now and compared to whom you was replying to this place is mainly whites, blacks and hispanics. used to live in san diego and norfolk and hawaii. just saying ive seen areas dominated by the minority. i really havent found a big section of the minority crowd yet accept in the asian market areas

 

YES it does matter if Yao resigns with Houston. Like you said the best center in the league. Yao CAN lead us to a championship. All he needs is another consistent scorer to help him out. Shaq needed Kobe and D.Wade to win his. Tmac is not those guys and never will be.

 

Shaq also got to the finals with Penny.

 

Yao is gone. Many reasons.

1. No talent team. No future.

2. Never supplied a legit backup center of pwforward to save his body.

3. Poor showcase in Houston.

one thing people are failing to realize is that if Yao were with another team like LA or NY...he would be showcase stuff for league and ESPN. Plus, if he was an opponent today vs. Rockets we would have absolutly no way to defend him.

He will leave to get paid and to have a chance to win big. Big teams pay big players and surround their showcase guys with talent. Ala Celtics...bulls...lakers. Les Alexander is an owner who is looking to always save a buck. He is the type to bandaid a gaping wound. That's what he has done to thus point

 

And to think that Yao has to LEAD a team to a championship is BS.

The days of a center being the sole LEADER in a championship run are over. It is just too easy to defend the center position.

But Yao is a huge part that 28 other NBA teams would be willing to add to their arsenal.

Trust me...right now...there are 10 teams that could add him and legitimately win it this year with what they already have in place

 

Yes, other teams are keeping eyes on him. NY will take both LBJ and Yao if they get any chance.

Center age has gone. Look at those hands on Yao's waist, that was foul.... If refs officiating strictly per the rules, Yao can foul out 3 players in a single game.

Despite that, a big fellow as Yao is precious. Imagine LAL got Yao and met magic in final, then Yao would own Howard, geez, that would be an easy ring for LAL.

 

One player leading a team to a championship is either very overrated or just a mirage. Until KG, Allen, and Pierce got together, they didn't win anything significant so does that mean they all LED the Celtics to a Championship?

And for the Lebrons of the world, which hasn't won a Championship either, does that mean he isn't worth max money either since he hasn't won it all either?

Like McGrady has said - IT TAKES FIVE

By the way, Shaq even mentioned that the role players win Championships. If Horry wasn't there a few times to bail Shaq and Kobe out, would they be looked upon with the same high regard?

 

Yao isn't that stupid. There's no way he's going to stay in Houston if they are not contenders. The guy have a lot of pride and a Championship means much more than money for him.

 

Watch out on who you're calling a "minority" buddy. I don't consider myself a "minority" to anyone.

 

finally a post with some sense. People talk about Max contract or years of contract. They forget one thing: in his second contract, that kind of stuff will not be that important to Yao. Rox can offer a 6-year one while others can only offer a 5-year one.So what? Yao wouldn't mind playing one less year if he could be in a contenders' team.

 

Yao said Houston is his second home.
so it means 1.he loves houston
2.he would rather win the championship in Houston than other places
3.he is a loyal person

 

The Rox traded the best, most dominant, 2 time mvp, 3 yrs later, they were in the finals. Whether he's here or not, the rockets will be ok. Its the Houston Rockets, not the Yao Mings or Tracy McGradys.