China hooked Yao's mom and dad (both basketball stars in China) to conceive a child who could build China's reputation in the field of basketball and they succeeded. Do you think this is fair to Yao?
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No AND he hated basketball until his late teens...probably when he found out how much money he could make in the NBA...
656674
I'm not a big basketball fan (although I like it), but I totally understand what you mean. I guess some people think that at any point in time there HAS to be someone who is outstandingly good, and so they choose the best one at a certain time and end up making ridiculous comparisons between him and the greatest legends. And sometimes the numbers are on their side, but a number really doesn't mean that much.\n\nIt really annoys me, specially because there are young people who have never seen the best ones play and are led to believe they were not much better than the ones who are being compared to them. In soccer (my favourite sport) it's the same, they insist on comparing Ronaldinho to geniuses like Pelé and Maradona, which I think is almost a blasphemy. The guy is good, but come on! But I hope History will do justice to the ones who really were the best. Don't worry, Michael Jordan is a legend, it will take more than a few people's opinion for anyone to replace him in basketball mythology.
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Detroit is prolonging the the series to get mo money.  They already know that they will face Miami in the finals and will dominate.  Basketball is rigged and it is exactly like professional wrestling.  Most of what you watch has already been figured out and the point spreads fixed to keep the bettors off guard and the rich-rich.  Look at The Superbowl where Seattle was robbed by the officials.  If a game gets to look too far out of place the officials are there to bring it back into perspective.  Don't believe me-I will tell you now that college teams are the real champs and that is why the US Olympic team was shot down.  Because when it comes time to play real ball they are so outta sync that they can not function as a team.  Why not let the US NBA team play for The Olympics as a reward and as representation of OUR Champions.  Because They Cheat and the Olympics would disgrace the US by permanently barring them.  However if we allowed Florida State (and I pulled for Gonzaga by-the-way) to represent U.S., we would have true team spirited champions giving it there all for their country.  They could give a sHEEt about the money HOMEY!
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I remember reading something about another Asian country with a high male to female ratio. The result was that any girl born was a valuable commodity and her parents would ask men for extravagent things (money, possessions, etc.) so he could marry her. It got very competitive and had societal effects.
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I am with you on the younger players.The NBA fan of today has the media to thank for hyping all the young guys in the NBA.Back in the day,You actually had to go to games to see the stars then as there was no such thing as ESPN,etc,etc.The younger generation get all jacked up over someone who can dunk a basketball,or score 81 points in a game,Big deal.What they dont get is that B-Ball is a TEAM Sport,not an individual one.All of the "Old School" guys had to pay their dues because they were'nt subject to the World Wide Media Frenzy we have today.I will say that in my opinion for what its worth that Oscar Robertson was the best all-around player ever.The man averaged a Triple-Double for his Entire career.Kobe in all his greatness,or self-appointed greatness as it were,Will never be the player of Oscars caliber.I know I'll probably hear it from Laker Fans,but Tell me how many Rings he has since Shaq Smartened up?Zero,and will be the same amount untill he gets the Team concept which will never happen.All for now,good question by the asker.
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Do you remember the comment by Jimmy the Greek about breeding?  It was a true statement and ABC fired him for it. As far as genetically engineered we are probably some way out, we will get engineered laborers first because there would be more money in them but athletes won't be far behind.
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A FB of mine tried out for the Detroit team.  She's a hottie and 6'2....grrrrrrr.  She had a great time but then ended up pulling out of tryouts due to family issues.\n\nBut she woulda been great at it.
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I think China will do exactly as it's told by the West or their economy will not grow.\n\nThere's a Disney Land in China 4 heavens sake!
201442
Its possible, China's record on human rights is appalling.  The trade in human organs has been happening for years I'm afraid to say.  Often its impoverished locals who are persuaded to sell their organs to tourists who come to the country for transplant.  It happens in India so it may well be happening in China too.
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No clue...great question...I think the Pistons were a great team and since the NBA has so much trouble recognizing team play (because David Stern has whored out the league) somebody had to get pimped and Chauncy was the man.\n\nDon't get me wrong...good player...but not great under any stretch of the imagination.
287742
good mesenge form a fan...but well see what happen...if both of them can make it to the finals...
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How about them huh? They were down 2-0 and them come back to win 3 straight at home. It's just incredible basketball to watch these two teams fighting for that elusive NBA championship. This is what NBA basketball is about. The heart, determination and courage these players have shown are examples of true love for the game of basketball. All their hard work throughout the season will pay off when one team is crowned champions. Only one team will win it all. That team is Miami. They will win tonight. They will show that they are fit to be kings.
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100% agree with you..! Shaq isn't the dominant player he is because he does it himself--it's because he's a presence and knows when to incorporate his team into the game. He doesn't get the ball and take EVERY shot like a certain SOMEONE I know...! I think it'll hit Kobe when Shaq is hoisting the trophy over his head after beating the Mavs, and Kobe is at home watching, thinking to himself: "DAY-UM!" LoL
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I have never understood how athletes change citizenship to compete for another country. I think they just have to train here for a year and obtain duel citizenship and they can compete. I would think that posed an ethical issue. I heard last night someone’s father was American so he was competing here. Don't know about grandparents however.
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I know that they don't treat them very well in China. Have you ever watched anything about the tank man of China (Frontline) from PBS. He stood in front of a parade of tanks, and just told them to stop. Nobody knows today who he was, or wont say because he disappeared into the crowds. Beijing started to have the student riots to change the government shortly after this incident.
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i think that for the most part you're right, but some players that have good hearts still play for the title and because they love the game so much\n\nanother thing is\nthe kids right now, no matter how much the players in the NBA play for the money, the kids who are the future of the NBA are hoping that they can some day be like Michael Jordan and win a championschip\n\ni think it's either way\nfor now i agree\nnot sure about the future