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Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

NYCBOBBY — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:49:35 -0000

My brother Vince. No I have never stepped onto a nba court, or even a ncaa court but I have played ball n still do. I not only follow the sport since I can remember, but I also studied psychology. Studying human behavior is what I adore. From what I understand, basketball is not just a physical sport. So from my studies I conclude that you're an idiot.

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

Vince — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:00:49 -0000

Homeboy talks like he's played 10 years in the NBA, probably hasn't even stepped on a NBA court.

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

grapplerke — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:08:41 -0000

Mutombo = 0 championships
Shaq = 4 championships
Duncan = 4 championships

Hmm, so much for Mutombo's way.

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

NYCBOBBY — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:23:16 -0000

You guys don't get my drift. He SHOULD complain, but there are ways to do it. There's a Mutombo way and there's a Duncan way. You tell me who the refs are gonna respect? Obviously Yao's moaning every call like Mutombo. Rightfully so but the leagues all about image. He needs to complain the All Star way. Stare angrily at the refs, walk up to them the NEXT play and talk to them like you are a celebrity and try to get into their heads and demand stardom. Not whine like Sam Cassell and think every call is a bad call. He is bringing himself down from a Leonardo Dicraprio to a Kramer from Seindfeld. From a Mercedes to a Corolla and on and on...But I tell you what. At the end of the day, the refs utlimately calls it as they see you perform. If you perform at an All Star level, you will be called like a celebrity. Just like if Kobe is in a game vs Deron Williams, Kobe will get the nod from the refs. So Yao, step up your game! Grab those rebounds and act like an All Star! =)

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

Xiao Chen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:22:20 -0000

To Yao's credit, he's gotten a lot better with his reflexes and his hands.

Usually when Yao tries to fight with the ball below his waist or on the ground, it's a turnover for sure. But last night and lately, I've seen Yao handle some steals, loose balls, unexpected passes. So I guess he's still improving in that category, but what can u expect from a guy his size.

For the whining part, I kind of agree with the previous poster though. Yes, he should speak up and complain. And he did the right thing by speaking out after the game here. He really should do what Shaq does. If it results in techs, suspension, or fines, so what? I really don't mind seeing Yao being a little bit more of a jerk (like when he refused to acknowlege Bargnani's help). He's been classy for the past 7 years, it's time to change.

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

Staff — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:35:36 -0000

I agree with you on the problem with Yao's hands. His reflexes seem to be the problem, but like I mentioned in a comment yesterday, they can do some drills to improve that like he did a couple of seasons ago when he couldn't run because of his foot surgeries.

About him whining, I would have to completely disagree. He's one of the classiest guys in the league, and continuing to be a 'good guy' isn't working. He has simply had enough, and I don't blame him for speaking out.

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

NYCBOBBY — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:12:37 -0000

Adrian, stop falling into the media Hype, cause that's all it is a hype. Yao is good not great. He got a lot of flaws. I love him but he needs a spanking. Oh and tell him to stop leaning everytime he gets hit like he's about to fall. He needs to learn how to act tough on the court. The refs are all about image.

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

Adrian — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:44:25 -0000

Yao ming is so fuckin cool dude

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

NYCBOBBY — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:26:50 -0000

John John I feel your frustrations. If I was you I'd just get a good sleep and post later on. But anyways back to the game. Yes I was frustrated as well with the game. As always with losses. We had a chance. I was definately optimistic about the fact that we came back down from a huge deficit. I think from years past we wouldve just folded. It just shows how deep and energetic our team is now. Another plus from this game is that Yao is finally developing the patience that a good post player should develope. Wait and see the double and triple teams, then patiently find the open man. He's doing that now. It's just too bad his foul situation and his rebounding is still haunting him and causing the Rockets games. He needs to stop being a chronic ref complainer and start acting like an All Star. That's what he has become and chronic whiner like Rasheed Wallace, like a Mutumbo or even a Sam Cassell. Players like that get no respect. He needs to learn from the likes of Duncan and and Shaq. Just look dead at the refs eyes when he is called for an absurd call and show them he's unhappy with the call. Then during a break walk up to the ref and let him know. If Yao keeps acting like a whining child, he is never going to get the All Star treatment. Whine like an All Star!! My other irritating point is Yao's rebounding. HE NEEDS TO GET A HOLD OF THE REBOUNDS! WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIS HANDS?!? Every game he loses ATLEAST 5-10 of those rebounds. If only he gets 5 of them back last night, the Rockets win the game. YES, they would win the game. This guy can become a legit 20-15 guy easy every night if he fixes that problem! John, I'm pretty sure you know some hookups. Can you get your guys to get Yao to fix these problems. PLEASE!!!

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

Xiao Chen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:24:49 -0000

And I like Yao's comments. I twittered this to jeskeets and Shaq.

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

Xiao Chen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:18:25 -0000

I'm not gonna comment on the rest of the game. I'm used to seeing the unfair treatments from the refs to Yao. But I saw things I liked too. It's just one game. We'll get them back.

And did you like what Kyle Lowry brought?

Re: A frustrating night in Utah, and my home

KZ — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:00:59 -0000

The referees made two bad calls in the final minutes of the game. One call was given to Battier, the other was to Yao. Both of those calls should've been on Utah.