NBA Video: The Man Behind the Icon: Exclusive with Yao Ming
Slam Dunk Central —
Yao Ming talks about Olympics, new Hexride shoe
Pure Point —
Paul Dalessio of Reebok via Fleischman-Hillard sends over this pretty exclusive (71 views at the time of this posting) interview of Yao Ming talking about what it means for him to play in Beijing this summer, and also touching on his new Reebok Omni Hexride shoe, A.K.A the baddest ass shoe I have ever seen ...
Friday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
There is not bad blood between Don Nelson and Baron Davis. Consider Nelson, asked by Tim Kawakami of the Mercury News about people who might be coming to visit in Hawaii: "Baron's coming out next week. It'll be good to see him. I miss him." Somebody should make a big list of players who did not take the biggest contract they were offered or could possibly get. Tim Duncan, Gilbert Arenas, half the D-League ... there are many such players, and they are a nice antidote to the often true, but somewhat cynical view that it's all about the money. You should look at this. Pills you can take that have a similar effect as ...
The 10-man rotation, starring a giddy J.R. Giddens
Ball Don't Lie —
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: The Court Reporters. Ben Couch talks with C's rookie J.R. Giddens. Kid's excited to get in the defensive stance. PF: SLAM Online. Ben Gordon feels trapped. And when Ben Gordon feel strapped, he bowls. SF: Pickaxe and Roll. Debunking eight Nugget arguments. (Ex. "The Nugs had a team worth keeping together.") SG: ...
More riding on Yao Ming’s feet
MVN Outsider —
Talk about pressure, the Olympics are one of sport’s greatest spectacles. The nerves are tense. The venues are electric. We’re less than a week away from the Summer Olympics in Beijing.
There’s more riding on the feet of Yao Ming than any other athlete at the games. With his country hosting the event and Yao trying to take Chinese basketball to heights never before reached, the whole world is watching to see how he responds. If any one individual should be feeling the pressure, it’s him.
The concern with Yao is over his feet. He hasn’t stayed healthy over the course of a season in the last three years. It started ...
YAO MING INTERVIEW
Docksquad Sports —
Check out this cool Yao Ming interview. Some of the things he talks about are the upcoming Olympics, and his new Reebok shoes, to name a few... Thanks to TrueHoop for this video. BallHype - YAO MING INTERVIEW ...
The Man Behind the Icon: Reebok Exclusive Yao Ming Interview
20 Second Timeout —
Rebook Exclusive recently posted an interview with Yao Ming. Yao admitted that it has been a little difficult to get back in the swing of things after missing three months of action due to a broken foot but said, "You have to play through it because you are a professional athlete." He is thrilled to have the opportunity to play in the Olympics in his home country: "I can't find the words to explain how excited I am." ...
