Source: Yao being recommended season-ending procedure
by Tom Martin on Jul 3, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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PrintReports yesterday indicated that the Rockets would have to wait another week to find out whether or not Yao Ming will need surgery.
However, a source close to the situation has told me that Yao has been recommended a procedure that would likely cause him to miss the entire upcoming season. This procedure would involve the use of a bone stimulator that would not require tampering with Yao's foot, ultimately allowing Yao to return at a higher playing level. It would also aid in lengthening his career.
The other option would be surgical, in an effort to remove the screws currently in place and re-position the bone. While this could allow Yao to return next season, they would in no way guarantee long-term health.
But again, we'll know what the entire situation is in a week's time.
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Given Tom's sources in the past
This is about as rock solid as it gets
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the last sentence is most important
until then, its all specualtion (tho im not saying this is a false report)
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jul 3, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions
No reason to rush him back this year
Only to have him worse off in the long-term. We’re probably not going to win the title this year with out without Yao, so if a season-ending surgery is best for his career I’m on board.
Same here
Next year would be about figuring out what we have after a bunch of trades that are likely to happen
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Agreed
Let the poor guy rest. The rest of the team will continue to develop and improve while he is out.
With him having good health prospects come 2010, and a good core group of players around him, we should be able to replenish the team through free agency or trades when the time comes.
Of course, his long term health makes that significantly easier, so the non-invasive options would seem best.
Yao needs to man up
Yes, Yao has been THE man at Houston leading them to how many playoffs.
However, Yao has to be a man and do what is best for his health and prolong his career. Stop playing for China and take a season break to recuperate his injuries. He should stop listening to others when they tell him what to do when all he needed was recuperation. Now, where is he? From a season to a career threatening injury.
Man up and tell them to buzz off until you are healed.
Ben Dizon
Umm...
You can’t just tell China to “buzz off”. It’s his home country. We all know Yao is a good guy, and he would never forget his roots. He’s an icon to the Chinese people, and he understands that completely and refuses to ignore the people who made him famous to begin with. If he recuperates in time to play with China next summer, he will. I’m not saying I’m happy about it, but it’s the right thing to do.
If LeBron James or Kobe Bryant went to Europe to play, and didn’t come back to play for the US in Olympics or World Championships, how would that make you feel? I’d be pissed.
How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!
And on top of that
China literally owns their players
by houstonrockets1313 on Jul 4, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
houston rockets management needs to man up
If Yao played fo Mark Cuban, you think he’ll put up with that…we need to get the owners to man up and tell the CCP what is best for his long term prospect/career…where there is a will, there is a way
by testicularfortitude on Jul 4, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, he would put up with it
I’m not sure your question? If he didn’t, Yao would not have been allowed to sign there
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anderson
rockets should sign chris anderson for the center spot.he a good shot blocker he can produce on both sides on the court
treatment options
if growth hormone, testosterone, alendronate, reclast , electrode, help with osteoblastic activity and angiogenesis, can it be used in an athlete?
by testicularfortitude on Jul 4, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
so
i was talking to another foot doctor today who also said hes prolly out for his career…eh said the same foot to a guy his size is not good and that even a minor surgery wont help so much…
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jul 4, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
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