Guest ant_7000 Report post Posted May 2, 2002 I from Illinois so it's a big deal around here,Yao Ming the 7'5 guy from China workout in Chicago yesterday, scouts, players, and reporters were impressed with his ablities but they also said he's not athletic and said it'll take him a while to get adjusted in the NBA, My question is he worth the hype? and how will he be successful in the NBA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted May 2, 2002 They are hyping him as the "Ichiro" of the NBA. Yao Ming looks impossing and is decently atheletic for his immense size...If he bulked up, he would be the force of TWO Shaq's. They say he can also hit the open J, which is something Shaq never is best known for. It's a shame that NBA rigs the lottery, So either Chicago or New York can get this guy instead of Memphis or Denver. A team that would benifit as team and a franchise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest converge241 Report post Posted May 2, 2002 weird! i jsut read an article on the guy on lunch break and was going to start a thread. The story said he moves quicker that a man his size should, so he should be good. The only practice he's had though is inferior foreign leagues. He will make an impact.. it will take time to see how much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted May 2, 2002 If he fails the wwf could bring him in for a big feud with the Undertaker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 2, 2002 he will be the chinese shawn bradley, mark my words --Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ripper Report post Posted May 2, 2002 Yeah, were did you read that article becasue every one that I read said that he was very athletic and was suprisingly quick. They just said they wondered about his ability to stay out of foul trouble. They also mentioned how he was more muscular than they thought. As for making a immediate impact...the guy is 7' 5" with a jumper, can pass, and is athletic. Of course he will make a impact. And since he is going to the Knicks(mark my words, the Knicks will get the #1 pick. damn rigged lottery) he will be a scoring threat and will get the ball alot. Will it get them back in the playoffs...Doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest converge241 Report post Posted May 2, 2002 Article was in the Boston Herald, todays edition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest What?! Report post Posted May 2, 2002 I'd draft him ahead of Jason Williams! I think it'll take him maybe a year to adjust to the physical part of the game, but the wait will be worth it. A frontcourt of Ming, Curry, and Chandler could be the greatest frontcourt ever if they all lived up to their potential. That is if the Bulls drafted him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted May 2, 2002 As far as the guy being athletic, I wouldn't say all of that. Kevin Garnett is an athletic 7 footer, this guy has good footwork. He's not clumsy, but he's not quick either. He has soft hands and decent range (they say he can shoot an NBA 3), but I haven't seen the guy dribble the ball at all. He's 7'5 and 236 pounds. I think he is good, but basing a franchise around him isn't neccessarily something I would do. I would draft him high (high school players are getting drafted high), but I wouldn't make him the focal point of my team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest What?! Report post Posted May 2, 2002 I thought he was 7'5" and 280 lbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 2, 2002 jason williams is overrated, as is every duke player other than brad daugherty, he was ggreat, too bad about his back. Coack K teaches how to win at the college level, so when the dukies go pro they are sub par at best. Grant Hill maybe, but he had like one good year so we cannot tell untill he is healthy. Jason Williams will be shitty, he is not a leader, and he never proved he can make the big shot. --Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ant_7000 Report post Posted May 2, 2002 jason williams is overrated, as is every duke player other than brad daugherty, Brad Daugherty played for North Carolina, and not every Duke player is overated (Elton Brand). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 2, 2002 werd unc, I was young sorry, but other than that, elton hasn;t proven anything yet. Lets see 5 years from now --Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted May 3, 2002 Let's not wait until then. Let's see if the Clippers can make the playoffs next season. They just missed them this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted May 4, 2002 he will be the chinese shawn bradley, mark my words --Rob I agree 100% with that statment. Someone tell me anyone over 7-3 that was really good. There's been some solid players but know one who was worthy of being a lottery pick, let alone a potential Number 1 pick.Most of these guys aren't even deserving to be in the first round when all his said and done, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 4, 2002 yeah, this years draft crop is weak. Wagner and baxter will probably be the only breakouts I can see, and even that will take a few years. I don't see anyone breaking out the first season. --Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest What?! Report post Posted May 4, 2002 Well, maybe there's someone from Europe like Pau Gasol out there. I dunno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ant_7000 Report post Posted May 4, 2002 he will be the chinese shawn bradley, mark my words --Rob I agree 100% with that statment. Someone tell me anyone over 7-3 that was really good. There's been some solid players but know one who was worthy of being a lottery pick, let alone a potential Number 1 pick.Most of these guys aren't even deserving to be in the first round when all his said and done, IMO. Sabonis is pretty good and was 7'3 and Rik Smits 7'4 (Yao is compared to) they were pretty good players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goodhelmet Report post Posted May 4, 2002 I'm sure Artis Gilmore (if you count the fro) was around 7'3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest What?! Report post Posted May 4, 2002 Players really need to bring back the 'fro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted May 4, 2002 There are some nbaers that have brought the fro' back. A few of them have big ass straight from the 70's fros but i can't think of who they play for. Seattle players need to start growing fros for the seasons since they now have those 70's looking jerseys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted May 5, 2002 Since the 'fro is making a comeback, maybe geri-curl is just around the corner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
