well i was just listening to 610 Sports Radio, and the night crew mentioned amongst their Rocket talk that the Lakers, according to some West Coast writer and his article, that Yao Ming is intereested in playing for the Lakers and that it is very possible it could happen within the span of 4 years. I found this funny just as the 610 guyz did. The lakers feel that since they have one of the highest asian populations and that is attractive to Yao; Right like Houston doesnt? Do they thnik Yao would rather play for a selfish player like Kobe or a player like T-Mac? On a team that is on the rise rather than one that is falling fast? Not to mention his parent just opened a resteraunt. It is obvious there is not question about how much truth is in this article, because there is none. I guess the main reason i made this thread was if anyone could get their hands of that article, post it here plz. I wanna see how ridiculous it is.
Yeah, I highly doubt that Yao to the Lakers type of rumors would start now. Yao doesn't seem like the kind of guy that would want to move around a lot, plus he likes things how they are in Houston and I'm sure they'll be giving him a nice contract after his rookie contract is finished.
A lot of teams will give yao all they can. Even Golden State will take a shot at him. The Rockets should be able to give him the most money and he wont want to move around so we should be able to get his extension done this offseason. I hear a lot of teams are interested in him and jit is scary, but i am pretty sure we will be able to keep him.
I've heard this rumor a few times being in LA, also there was a rumor the Golden State Warriors were positioning themselves to make a run at Yao as well. Of course, nothing could be further than the truth. Houston can match any offer for Yao, and the Rockets invested a lot in him as well as opening the relationship for US Basketball in China. Also the fact Yao's parents are opening a restaurant is a strong indication he plans on staying in Houston for the long term. I'd be thrilled if the Lakers could get Yao, but it's a pipe dream. I think the Lakers have a better chance at going after Amare instead, but that's also a stretch. As for the comment on Kobe being more selfish than T-Mac? I had to laugh at that comment. Kobe is not a selfish player at all, the media just feeds to NBA fans Kobe is a selfish player. But how can a person his first to the gym, last to leave, and constantly improving his game be a selfish player? In comparison you mention T-Mac, who admitted he doesn't play hard all the time. Sure T-Mac has improved this year, but he's a much more selfish player than Kobe. You are fooling yourself or just have not watched enough of Kobe actually playing to make a comment like that. Bottomline though, I agree, Yao is definitely going to be a Rocket for another 7 years (assuming the CBA remains the same) after his rookie contract expires.
Yaos not going anywhere. He has shown alot of signs of being Loyal. And I dont think Yao would want to ruin all the progress houston has made and leave to play on a new team, with a new system, and a worse record. In China players can go their whole careers playing with one team. That's why he was very shocked when Steve, Cat, and Cato got traded. And why would he want to leave this great city? Houston has shown so much love to Yao because he single handedly turned this team around. He's also made alot of Chinese people new Rockets fans. Yao has been threw alot with this team and I really cant picture him leaving. Moving to LA just because there is a high asian population doesnt seem like a good reason to go. Yao looks setted here and I really dont see Yao as an LA type of guy.
Unless the Rockets trade him, I don't see Yao leaving anytime soon. The fans in Houston haven't mistreated him, instead supporting him every step he takes. And he's given back as well, participating in charity work and even opening a restaurant there, showing signs that he's making plans to settle down and stay in Houston. The talks of him going to a West Coast team are nothing but BS.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">As for the comment on Kobe being more selfish than T-Mac? I had to laugh at that comment. Kobe is not a selfish player at all, the media just feeds to NBA fans Kobe is a selfish player. But how can a person his first to the gym, last to leave, and constantly improving his game be a selfish player? In comparison you mention T-Mac, who admitted he doesn't play hard all the time. Sure T-Mac has improved this year, but he's a much more selfish player than Kobe. You are fooling yourself or just have not watched enough of Kobe actually playing to make a comment like that.</div> '96Jordan-30.4 ppg 4.3 apg 6.6 rpg '05Bryant-28.2 ppg 6.1 apg 6.1 rpg '04Tracy -28.0 ppg 5.5 apg 6.0 rpg Which numbers look more selfish to you? To me Jordans numbers look selfish but the reason he was so successful that season was that he had all the right peices around him. Since Kobe still needs a couple of more peices and McGrady never really had peices they come out looking selfish because their teams are and were losing.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting JuLiO-R-:</div><div class="quote_post">'96Jordan-30.4 ppg 4.3 apg 6.6 rpg '05Bryant-28.2 ppg 6.1 apg 6.1 rpg '04Tracy -28.0 ppg 5.5 apg 6.0 rpg Which numbers look more selfish to you? To me Jordans numbers look selfish but the reason he was so successful that season was that he had all the right peices around him. Since Kobe still needs a couple of more peices and McGrady never really had peices they come out looking selfish because their teams are and were losing.</div> Looking at numbers tells you nothing, and last time I checked the Lakers were still a team playing over .500 ball. Nobody expected the Lakers to do much this season, including myself, so I would hardly refer to Kobe as a failure. McGrady had the chance to have a team built around him in Orlando, he failed to win because he's not a leader. In Houston, he doesn't have to play that role because of the veteran leadership and Yao being the franchise player for Houston. I think people confuse aggression with being selfish. Jordan wasn't selfish, he was aggressive on offense and defense. He busted his ass every game for 4 quarters, he pushed himself and teammates to win at all costs. When he no longer had the same explosiveness, he expanded his shooting range, when he was having problems shooting he tried to contribute more on defense and rebounding, and setting up his teammates.
I wasnt trying to say that Jordan was selfish, I was trying to say that Kobe is being aggressive and trying to get his team in the playoffs. But the Reason Kobe is considered selfish is all that off court drama that got Phil to resign and Shaq to get traded. The Lakers havnt failed but they have declined from last year and it makes it real easy to put the blame on Kobe. As for McGrady, they did try to put something together but the injury to Grant Hill changed everything and things never got going in Orlando. McGrady did admit that he didnt play hard everynight and that was wrong of him. McGrady quit on the team and he was selfish because he didnt trust his team and felt that he had to do everything by himself. But since he joined the rockets he has used this as a new beginning for him.
Expect Yao to stay with the Rockets. Do you know how marketable Houston is in china? Theyre making a lot of money off the chinese people. Yaos not going to turn his back on the team that took him despite what the critics have said.
Yao leaving the Rockets for the Lakers is like Dr. Dre leaving rap music to persue a career in heavy metal. as for the sub-topic of Tmac vs. Kobe, why in hell are we having this argument? Its so old and has been discussed several times. You wil lnever come up with an answer to that question. I still personally believe that Kobe is more selfish, but thats beside the point. The point is this argument doesn't solve a thing.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dakeem1:</div><div class="quote_post">Yao leaving the Rockets for the Lakers is like Dr. Dre leaving rap music to persue a career in heavy metal.</div> Great analogy! It really is silly to think Yao or the Rockets would part ways. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> as for the sub-topic of Tmac vs. Kobe, why in hell are we having this argument? Its so old and has been discussed several times. You wil lnever come up with an answer to that question. I still personally believe that Kobe is more selfish, but thats beside the point. The point is this argument doesn't solve a thing.</div> Was not really an argument, just thought it was funny for T-Clutch-Mac to call Kobe selfish and then say or a player like T-Mac, because T-Mac is even more selfish. Julio-R I know Kobe is considered selfish because of the Phil & Shaq situation. However, I think the blame has to be shared by all three individuals, and more importantly on the GM, Mitch Kupchak. Both Phil & Shaq demanded a lot of money. Phil basically priced himself out of the market to take a break from basketball. Shaq wanted the max extension, which meant 7 more years at $30+ million for him. The reason things got out of hand was the comments Kupchak made. He basically said Shaq is expendable and the Lakers would rather rebuild around Kobe Bryant. So the media jumped on Kobe and figured he was the mastermind. Do you really believe a player has more power on a team than the owner and GM? Mitch Kupchak should have been the mediator and convinced Shaq and Kobe they need each other. Instead he facilitated the mess, and if I were Shaq I would be insulted as well. Kobe was dumb for also not stepping up and saying the Lakers needed Shaq and he needed the Big Fella to make another run at the title. I can rant forever on all the mistakes Kupchak has made, but hopefully this sheds some light on what actually went down in Los Angeles.
Everyone is gonna be interested in Yao but its likely he'll stay here. The Rockets wont let him go, we have a pretty smart management.
the way things are going this year why would we et rid of yao? the chemistry of the team has been just phenomonal and when we have aquired Mike James it just gives us more of a chance at running for the title next season and who knows maybe this season as well. yao and macgrady have just come out every night and shown us they are as good as any 2 players could be. yao would not leave because chinese people do not like change and we dont adjust to change really well, with all the things that is going on for yao in houston withteh new resturant all the adoring fans all the influence he has brought within the chinese community i really doubht he would want to leave.
I cannot imagine Yao wants to move anywhere else. Yao looks like gentle and simple person. The Rockets management has to be mad to even think to lose him through trade. Yao will stay.
