Jonathan Feigan on The Dan Patrick Show...right now!

Some one give us the full report here after the segment!

Thanks!
Chris

 

Remember to put a cover sheet on the report...

 

"I keep wanting to say 'Everybody Yao Ming tonight"

 

on the NASCAR-Brittany movie

"Where the set isn't the only place where the tires are inflated"

 

Hmmmm.... I hope it's just speculation by Feigan and not something he has heard from some of the Rockets representatives.

 

When Francis and Mobley become COACHES, then they can get the players THEY WANT. This is Rudy's team, not Francis's, not Mobley's. While Odom would be a nice addition, we need a center, and centers with talent like Ming's don't come along very often.

 

Good quotes, good read. Thanks Clutch, thanks Brent.

At least the players are keeping an open mind ("wow, Rudy went to China because of this guy, there must be something to it.")

 

Thanks for the updates everyone! Hopefully things can be worked out so we will know something concrete before the weekend. Things sound promising, but I think most want to be put at ease with something concrete before we draft him.

Chris

 

He didn't get the memo...

 

Also, later in the program

the pres of the Atlanta Hawks said he too would take Ming, in the Rockets place

when you are going to pay a player millions of dollars for 4 years
whats a couple weeks of work and a few million frequent flier miles

 

well, "many rockets players" can get rid of Rudy first. It is not hard. Then they can decide where Yao ming should go.

 

that sounds scary...doesn't it?

 

I was particularly happy to hear those comments. Expanding upon what is in Clutch's report, Patrick asked about how the players felt about Ming and the prospect of him joining the team.

The response was that they were very mixed. There was originally a feeling of not wanting another "prospect," especially since the current guys felt they have paid their dues, and that a veteran (ie: Odom) was in their best interest. However, the players admitted to JF they really didn't know anything about Ming's skills, and all they had seen was the Chicago workout where (in JF's words) "He only proved he could run the court without tripping over himself." Things have started to change in the past week as the players saw/heard Rudy talking about this guy. Rudy is the coach, and has the full support of his players. If he believes in Ming's game (and he does, because he took the trip to Shanghai), then (a) picking Ming is going to happen, and (b) they will get on board with it.

 

People are constantly pounding on Francis and Mobley for wanting a player that can help now, but how many times do the same people always get on the Rockets to make a trade at the trade deadline to help NOW! Or make a trade during the summer to help NOW! I don't blame them for wanting a player that can help them win now. It's easy for people to get on them, they haven't been stuck on a team that has been struggling for the last 3 years. The fans may watch this happen and can walk away. The players have to suffer through this game after game.

 

EVERYONE WANTS TO WIN NOW,but...

would if there was a sure bet, another Jordan for example, would you go along with Francis and Cat if they said "oh nevermind him we want to win now, forget this guy coach"

I'd say kiss my butt you primadonnas, I'm drafting this guy right now.

 

Who's to say Rudy even wants this guy? It's entirely possible Rudy has hesitation and that he is just being told what is occurring... his feelings or not.