Yao's return closer

Post #1 » by **Mr. E** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:53 pm

After today's media event, Yao has been cleared for increased basketball activities.

I like that they are not rushing him. Yes, I am sure that everyone - including Yao - are anxious for him to get back out there; but there is no need to overwork the guy in November & December. I stand by my hopes that he will not see more than 20 minutes a game - if that.

Adding Miller and having Hayes & Hill on the roster I think that the C position can be manned effectively to allow Yao the luxury of not having to endure too much too quickly.

Aaron Brooks · Post #2 » by **Aaron Brooks** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:00 pm

Did you see the video of his workout? The Chuck-wagon hit some jumpers

Post #3 » by **Mr. E** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:03 pm

Aaron Brooks wrote:Did you see the video of his workout? The Chuck-wagon hit some jumpers

...are you sure it wasn't Chase?

zapatasblood · Post #4 » by **zapatasblood** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:11 pm

I think it would be hard to mixup the pasty white guy with the Chuck Wagon. I am sure you are joking though

M4P · Post #5 » by **M4P** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:17 am

Mr. E wrote:
Aaron Brooks wrote:Did you see the video of his workout? The Chuck-wagon hit some jumpers

...are you sure it wasn't Chase?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JMuMQDm7vM&feature=sub

rocketsballin · Post #6 » by **rocketsballin** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:03 am

cant wait to see scola rotating on defense instead of actually playing defense hohoho

yao ming, yao ming yao ming yao ming, YAO MING , chow mein

i cannot wait and its a shame it aint november

Guy986 · Post #7 » by **Guy986** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:39 am

Should i be concerned that the Chuck Wagon seemingly was able to score at will against Yao from all over the court?

Mount Mutombo · Post #8 » by **Mount Mutombo** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:42 am

Guy986 wrote:Should i be concerned that the Chuck Wagon seemingly was able to score at will against Yao from all over the court?

Or that a random white dude is pulling the dream shake?

rocketsballin · Post #9 » by **rocketsballin** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:03 am

I think the nba should be more worried that hayes is now an offensive threat

Guy986 · Post #10 » by **Guy986** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:10 am

roxfashoballin wrote:I think the nba should be more worried that hayes is now an offensive threat

I like the way you think.

Chuck gonna average something like 16/9.... Book it!!

rocketsballin · Post #11 » by **rocketsballin** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:20 am

he's gonna take scola's starting gig, which means yao wont have to play defense by himself. hayes better work on his vertical, a lotta shots are to be blocked w/ his name on it

Post #12 » by **Mr. E** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:59 pm

zapatasblood wrote:I think it would be hard to mixup the pasty white guy with the Chuck Wagon. I am sure you are joking though

No. The thought of Chuck Hayes becoming a steady offensive force has blown my mind to the point that previously held notions of "race" are no longer applicable to this new reality.

In this Brave, new world, roxfashoballin just wants a "Big Guy."

rocketsballin · Post #13 » by **rocketsballin** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:19 pm

this team needs a big black guy like i myself need some eggs. god daam salmon outbreak, i told u i dont eat fish, **** up my eggs. wat do i do now?

Transistor · Post #14 » by **Transistor** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:01 pm

Good one on Yao, and he clarifies his "retirement" comments

http://blogs.chron.com/nba/2010/08/yao_ ... _feel.html

Aaron Brooks · Post #15 » by **Aaron Brooks** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:22 am

Chuck wagon shooting half court shots, emphasis on shooting not making

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.elemen ... ov-1399826

Guy986 · Post #16 » by **Guy986** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:45 am

Good to see Chuck expanding his range beyond the arc. I think my 16/9 prediction may be a tad conservative....

playaloc916 · Post #17 » by **playaloc916** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 2:25 am

I saw flashes of Pierce with all those shots Chuck was hitting (complete with the trademark step-back jumper). Throw Chuck's name into the running for MIP...

MigrainePatrol · Post #18 » by **MigrainePatrol** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:47 pm

Chuck is built too much like a tank. He's gonna blow his knees if he tries to play like a player of his height. So no Paul Pierce comparisons.

Post #19 » by **Optimism Prime** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:02 pm

I'm ashamed to admit this, but I forgot how damn good Yao is in the post. I'm hyped for next season.