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Kobe vs. Yao — The Olympic Debacle
Kobe vs. Yao — The Olympic Debacle
Is Yao justified in skipping the remainder of the season to prepare for the Olympics? Should Kobe risk permanent damage to his shooting hand? After both Kobe and Yao made these decisions in the past month, it's an important debate to consider and watch play out.
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