Re: Yao Ming will enter draft...

["John Lyell" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>]

Sounds like what Philly thought when they drafted Shawn Bradley years ago !




----- Original Message -----
From: "Jaims" <jaims@info.com.ph>
To: "John Lyell" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>; "Kai: Last Of The Brunnen G"
<kai_brunnen_g@ix.netcom.com>; <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: Yao Ming will enter draft...


> That's a great question!  I have seen him play in TV during their pro
> league's championship, and I must say I was impressed with his skills and
> bkball fundamentals for a muscular 7'6 center.  He's got above average
speed
> and quickness(again, for his size) and has a very good scoring mentality
> inside and outside the paint.  Goin' back to your question, IMO, he could
> very well be an Olowokandi type or might not be.  He's got great
credentials
> and averages in China's Pro League but that's because he's battling skinny
> centers less than 7 feet tall ...now, try imagining him playing against
Shaq
> and a Duncan?  But on the bright side, this kid is still a KID, if he
could
> get the right tutoring and learn from a legend (Russell or Walton) then
who
> knows what he's really capable of in the NBA?
>
> Compared to Wang Zhi Zhi, he's still unpolished.  Although Wang has
already
> exposed his talent level and polished skills, I think he's already reached
> the peak and IMO has no more "upsides" to look for...unlike Yao Ming,
who's
> got tons and tons.
>
> Lastly, this kid is really worth a second look for the top 3 pickers in
the
> draft, IMHO.  You never get across a 7'6 center every year and considering
> his talent/tools level..wow.  So my answer to your question is...he's goin
> to be far better and not as boring as an Olowokandi!
>
> Jaims
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Lyell" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>
> To: "Kai: Last Of The Brunnen G" <kai_brunnen_g@ix.netcom.com>;
> <celtics@igtc.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 9:00 AM
> Subject: Re: Yao Ming will enter draft...
>
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> > Is Yao Ming the next Michael Olowokandi ?
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <kai_brunnen_g@ix.netcom.com>
> > To: <celtics@igtc.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 12:44 PM
> > Subject: RE: Yao Ming will enter draft...
> >
> >
> > > Interesting news. He'll go somewhere in the lottery,
> > > but not number one, if the scenario you state is correct.
> > > If he lasts till 10/11, I don't see anyway the Celtics
> > > wouldn't risk a pick on him.
> > >
> > > The intriguing thing is whether a good team that can wait and
> > > has multiple draft choices will package them and players for a
> > > shot at him.
> > >
> > > Like the Magic for example. Imagine McGrady, Hill, and Ming.
> > > Not a good feeling , if you're a Celtics fan.
> > > Ray
> > >
> > >
> > > > ** Original Subject: RE: Yao Ming will enter draft...
> > > > ** Original Sender: Hironaka <j.hironaka@unesco.org>
> > > > ** Original Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 09:06:26 -0700
> > >
> > > > ** Original Message follows...
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Jaims wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I was watching CNN sports and the reporter said that Yao Ming will
> > enlist
> > > > > himself in the coming draft but would play next year still...
> > > > >
> > > > > What's that mean???
> > > > >
> > > > > Like, he could be the No. 1 overall but won't play NBA ball until
> > 2002???
> > > > > If that's the case it's kinda a gamble for lottery teams to do
that
> > > > > considering everybody needs somebody to make a contribution right
> away
> > but
> > > > > in a long term planning, it might be a gamble worth doin'.
> > > > >
> > > > > Should we get excited about this or what???
> > > >
> > > > I guess "the more the merrier" as far as any additional factors that
> > cause Yao
> > > > Ming to slip down from the #1 overall slot (presuming our scouts
like
> > him as
> > > > much as Bill Walton does). With two lottery picks available to
spend,
> > Boston
> > > > should feel blessed if he's available with one of those picks. But
> Bush
> > will
> > > > probably have to declare war on China, or else Yao will have to
break
> > both
> > > > legs in a freak accident, in order for Boston to have a chance at
him
> > with the
> > > > 10th/11th pick.
> > > >
> > > > Drafting someone and then waiting a year certainly paid off in the
> case
> > of
> > > > Larry Bird and David Robinson, not that Yao should be expected to be
> in
> > that
> > > > class of player. Even Danny Ainge is sort of another example of this
> > gamble
> > > > working in favor of the Boston Celtics.
> > > >
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