Basketball: Yao Ming's Second Chance

Just to clarify, Morey only joined the Rockets in 2007, and it's only 2002 now. Yao Ming had already left long before that, so don't abandon the book just because you see the Rockets. The Rockets' storyline won't take up a large portion of the book, so don't worry about that.

This is practically a reincarnation! With Yao Ming's 8 years of NBA experience (his inside skills are practically maxed out), his mid-range hook shot is incredibly difficult to counter, and his tactical knowledge is far ahead of its time! Yao Ming could easily play center and facilitate plays (like Jokic).

Here are some suggestions. 1. Gain weight reasonably without affecting speed to increase physical fitness. 2. Master the Skyhook. 3. Protect your body, especially your knees. 4. Be more assertive. 5. Leave when it's time to leave; after all, it's a commercial league. Having memories from the future allows you to join the championship team earlier. However, this could have a butterfly effect.

Forget it! Clearing this from my bookshelf, done and leaving! The more I read, the more awkward it gets. Two years with one team?! Everyone thought the Rockets were the right decision! But the Trail Blazers were so great beforehand, even the owner came out to fawn over them, and they just won a championship and left, all because of a variety show???? I'm not saying anything more! I'm leaving.

I've been quietly reading and subscribing to the whole book, but I really don't think it's necessary to force myself to continue. Yao Ming's career would have been so much better if he had won three consecutive championships with the Trail Blazers and established a dynasty. Now he's acting like a wandering mercenary, playing two years here and one year there. It's just adding to the frustration for readers.

Leaving right after winning the championship? With teammates, coach, and owner all so supportive, you're leaving? I just don't understand what's so great about New York. Anyway, you keep writing! I'm outta here.

The fact that this plot was conceived for a variety show is the biggest flaw in this book. In competitive sports, strength and results are king. Winning three consecutive championships naturally brings enormous influence. Back when the Bulls didn't win the championship, Jordan didn't go to New York or Los Angeles.

I hope it ends soon, sigh. A 74-8 record doesn't guarantee a unanimous MVP vote, which is understandable since the protagonist isn't American. But what's with assigning a close vote percentage across all three? Are you ignoring the all-time best record?

I just saw they won the championship and are switching teams. Well then, goodbye, we don't have the same values.

I wonder what Yao Ming would think if he read this book.