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Examining early-season All-Star candidates in both conferences
… no easier. Assuming Jeremy Lin isnt voted in the Rockets point guards popularity in China cant be discounted, after Yao Ming , before truly blossoming as a player, made the All-Star team early in his career over Paul, the Clippers league MVP …
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Harden trade draws reaction from Bulls, entire NBA
… and now, likely soon to be armed with a max contract from the Rockets, who have been pursuing a superstar since Yao Ming 's retirement, he'll be every opponent's primary focus in a fan-favorite backcourt. For Oklahoma City, as beloved …
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Thibodeau on what Rose, Rondo and Yao all have in common
Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau compares Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo and Yao Ming .
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Thibodeau on what Rose, Rondo and Yao all have in common
… young players you know at each year there was one point lead and then Derek. Same thing you know. Big jumps every year. Yao Ming was the same way. And I think though the one common trait with all those guys. Was not only Howell the third drive and …
and then Derek. Same thing you know. Big jumps every year. -- Yao Ming was the same way. And I think though the one common trait with all those guys. Was not only -- Howell the -
Jeremy Lin to host hoops camp in China
… he expected 80 kids to attend. His Asian heritage makes him a huge draw in the homeland of former Houston Rockets star Yao Ming . Lin says "I want every kid to leave the camp feeling like they had really fun time" and "they can't wait to go …
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Houston braces for Linsanity
… also snagged a player who might re-establish the franchise in Asia, where the team enjoyed massive popularity during Yao Ming 's career. Lin is American-born, but of Chinese and Taiwanese descent. His timing is perfect to capitalize on the …
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Linsanity will continue in Houston, Texas
… Jason Kidd as a free agent. Houston, meanwhile, jumped at the chance to reacquire their popularity in China, where Yao Ming became a larger-than-life figure. Many Rockets landed lucrative shoe contracts with Chinese companies on Yao's …
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Should the Knicks match offer for Jeremy Lin?
… Taiwanese descent would continue to grow the popularity the Rockets already enjoy in Asia thanks to their retired star, Yao Ming . The Rockets had Lin on their roster during the preseason before waiving him, with two point guards ahead of him on …
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Lin one of 100 most influential people
… knee surgery ended his season, the 23-year-olds overall impact and celebrity with Asian-Americans rivaled that of Yao Ming and his story is one of perseverance, determination and belief in ones self. Time Magazine listed Lin as one of its …
