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Nets Counting on a 7-Footer to Reach New Fans

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:59:18 +1900

In the NEW YORK TIMES, Jonathan Abrams writes "the Nets are hopeful that Yi connects with the nearly 650,000 Chinese-Americans in the New York area and beyond, reeling in a coveted new fan base. And like Yao, the Houston Rockets center, Yi carries global appeal in hailing from the world's most populous nation."

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Houston Rockets...You Have a Problem

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:44:18 +1900

There's good news for Houston Rockets and Tracy McGrady fans—there will be no first round playoff exit this year. Simply put, Houston won't make it that far. The Rockets championship window of opportunity has closed. Slammed shut. Bolted, locked and then sealed and has been put over the frame, just to make sure that no air of hope can breeze in. With a suffocating 0-7 playoff record, Tracy McGrady has shown, beyond doubt, that he simply isn't capable of taking his team to the next level. McGrady's best days are behind him. He lacks the explosiveness he once had, and while he still has a smooth jump shot, his body is worn out. Hell, he's already booked in for surgery on his shoulder NEXT summer! Entering his 12th year as a pro, McGrady has never played in a full 82-game season. The closest he came was four years ago (his first in Houston) playing 78. Then there is Yao Ming. No athlete in the world, including Tiger Woods, has as many demands placed on him as Yao does. He always handles ...

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Top 10 Most Influential Basketball Players Over the Past Decade

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 23:29:54 +1900

10. Anthony Parker The former Bradley standout had a less than sensational start in the NBA, and after a few years of warming the bench behind players like Allen Iverson, he decided to take his game over to Israel. Parker signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv and was originally supposed to replace Deron Sheffer. Instead, Parker built a legacy, and earned a place among the Euroleague's top-50 contributors; a list which includes Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, Spurs guard Manu ...

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Yao Says Foot Is 100 Percent

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:14:20 +1900

In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jonathan Feigen reports "Yao Ming again declared the condition of his foot at 100 percent, showing the familiar sense of humor that had abandoned him when a third consecutive season was interrupted by a major injury. 'I feel good,' he said. 'I can't say it's like brand new, but it's like my foot.'"

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Yao's Health a Major Key for Rockets

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:35:42 +1900

Yao Ming's birthday wish: getting through an NBA season without getting hurt. The 7-foot-6 center - who turned 28 on Sept. 12 - has missed more than 80 games across the last three seasons with four separate injuries.

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Yao's health a major key for Rockets

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:09:36 +1900

HOUSTON (AP) -- Yao Ming's birthday wish: getting through an NBA season without getting hurt.The...

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Rockets center Yao looking to keep health in check

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:06:01 +1900

Yao Ming's birthday wish: getting through an NBA season without getting hurt.

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