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Yao Ming Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by houstonhoya, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. Easy

    Easy Boban Only Fan
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    Sad to see you go, big fella.

    Wish you the best.

    You will always be one of my favorite Rockets ever.

    Oh, one more thing: Thank you for helping me find Clutchcity, the most awesome sport fan site in the world.
     
  2. Spankie

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    reminiscing on the game when Yao came back from the locker room in LA in the last playoffs :'(
     
  3. RocketMadness

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    I cant believe he actually retired, I just hope he could give it 1 last shot but oh well. :Frown:
     
  4. rocketsfan23

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    Yao will be missed :(
     
  5. Crush

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    Goodbye Yao

    So long
     
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    Adios Comrade Yao. It's sad not seeing you reach your potential, but in the grand scheme of things..it's just a game. Embrace your destiny, you're meant for more important things, like your foundation.


    Looking through old emails that date back to december 0f 2005,
    I found this video sent by a friend of mine.
    <iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/N2rZxCrb7iU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
    good times.
     
  7. sidewider26

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    the fact that Yao could NEVER reach his full potential made me sad...fair well big fella and, good luck, rockets
     
  8. Z-Ro&Trae

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    Yao Ming needs to be rehired as a big man assistant coach so he can teach Jordan Hill something. Anything.
     
  9. B-Bob

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    Fare well, big guy. Major props for making a sensible decision and exiting the way you came in: with dignity, grace, humility, and common sense.

    Thanks for working so hard and providing a good example for what a player can be off the court.

    Even though you didn't have the long career you might have wanted, you surprised a lot of people who predicted you would be a flop. You were anything but a flop. You were absolutely unstoppable in your prime, feared by the rest of the league.
     
  10. Possum

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    Good bye Yoa. You will stay in my heart as one of the classiest athletes to ever play in Houston sports. It was a privilege to be a fan of yours.
     

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