Published 8/20/2008
by Jonathan Christian
at Bleacher Report - NBA
The 7'6" phenom known as Yao Ming has made a good name for himself for his debut blocking Shaquille O'Neal's shot and for improving really fast.
Ming had a not-so-impressive 2007-08 season as he was injured, but was able to attend the Olympics in China this year. Even then he was benched for a game during the opening round, which disappointed many people in the arena and those watching on TV.
Ming has problems with his knees due to his super-human size. The big question is whether he can continue a decent career or become a constant on the injured reserve, only playing fewer than 10 games each season.
An impressive shooter for his size, Ming can shoot the mid-range jumper and isn't afraid to bring it in the post to dominate with his size. He's very tough, averaging around 20 points per game every year. Ming may be a good player, but—by the looks of things, NBA Fans, and, more importantly, Yao Ming—fans may not see him compete as much due to the frequent injuries.
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