Chinese youngster Zeng Fanbo finally went to the G League to play alone after unremitting efforts, and also got the opportunity to play, and his performance was not bad. If the young Zeng Fanbo can stand in the G League, then it is very likely that he will be selected by the NBA, knowing that since Zhou Qi, the NBA has not seen a Chinese player for a long time.
This has to make us think back to more than a decade ago, when Yao Ming landed in the NBA, a "NBA whirlwind" quickly blew up in China, and the Houston Rockets were also regarded by many fans as our home team. And today, let's talk about what indelible memories Yao Ming left behind when he played in the NBA.
Tenth place: Chuck Hayes
Hayes, who is only 1.99 meters tall, has been serving as Yao Ming's substitute since entering the league. Although his ability is limited, he is full of hard work, especially whenever Yao Ming rests, facing opponents who are much taller than himself, Hayes never fears. His desperate defensive opponents and his positive attitude of protecting the backcourt rebounds again and again made Chinese fans give him the title of "Haiye". In addition, the offensive end can occasionally send out the icing on the cake,
It also made the fans cheer. Especially in the 10-11 season, Yao Ming's season reimbursement forced Hayes to serve as the team's starting center for a long time, and the data of averaging 7.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game is definitely a perfect performance.
Ninth place: Carl Landry
As the Rockets' player in the second round of Taobao, Landry's performance after entering the league can definitely be described as amazing. Contrary to media estimates, landry is average in height, but his flexibility and positive attitude perfectly compensate for his lack of height in the big forward position. In the early days of the Rockets, he has been serving as a substitute, every year is improving, to the 09-10 season, but also played 16.1 points, 5.5 rebounds of the career masterpiece,
At one point, he was at the top of the list of the best sixth man. The constant polishing of the interior technology has also allowed Landry to stand in the NBA for 9 years. He left the fans with a moving momentum in addition to the positive momentum, and the moving moment when he was broken teeth and still fighting, and he was one of the Rockets' predatory players of the year.
Eighth place: Ralph Alstom
Early in life, Alstom was widely recognized in the field of street ball and earned the nickname "Through Your Soul". However, after entering the NBA, Alstom was completely unable to play the performance on street ball, and was also severely criticized by the coach for using street ball action many times. However, in order to play professionally, Alstom worked hard to correct his way of playing, and eventually succeeded. In the three and a half seasons with the Rockets, he has always been the best point guard around Yao Ming, even if he is constantly complained about by fans, but it is undeniable that Alstom deserves such praise. In addition to scoring doubles every year, his ball control ability and the way he adjusts the rhythm of the team are also improving, especially in the "22 consecutive wins" stage, his key play, which saved the team several times, left a very deep impression on the hearts of the majority of domestic fans.
Seventh place: Aaron Brooks
The same rocket team in the low order Taobao players, short stature, lean little black beans, but in the rocket team but grow year by year. In the 08-09 season, it was because of brooks' rise that the Rockets were at ease to straighten him out and send away alstom, the "street ball king". I have to say that Xiao Heidou's performance in the Rockets is really good, and he can support the team when Yao Mai is absent.
And in the 2009-10 season, he won the MOP trophy with an average of 19.6 points and 5.3 assists per game, which is enough to see his excellent personal ability. However, it was also the cause of injury that led to his rapid decline, constantly wandering in the NBA, and finally because of years of injury, he finally chose to retire.
Sixth place: Ron Artest
Since Ah Tai has only worked with Yao Ming for one season, he can only rank sixth. The 08-09 season is considered by all domestic fans to be the most promising year for the Houston Rockets to win the championship. The "Big Three" of Atai, Maddie and Yao Ming have the strength to match any opponent. However, Maddy's rapid decline shattered the dream. Still, Atai and Yao Ming led the Rockets to the second round of the playoffs. Athai averaged 17.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
He was Yao Ming's best helper that year, and his outside defensive ability also formed a barrier with Yao Ming's containment power on the inside. And the most memorable for fans is the semi-finals, The scene of Atai and Kobe Bryant, that year was also the addition of Atai, so that the Rockets had more blood, and finally it was 7 big battles, only to lose the last champion Lakers.
Fifth place: Luis Scola
If Scola had made it into the league a few years earlier, perhaps the Rockets wouldn't have been able to break through the spell of the first round of the playoffs. In Yao Ming's career, Scola is definitely the best interior player he has ever worked with. Flowing interior footwork, skillful basket skills, and super basketball IQ have allowed Scola to share the pressure of Yao Ming on the inside line to the greatest extent.
In the 09-10 season that Yao Ming was reimbursed, Scola played 16.2 points and 8.6 rebounds, making up for the gap in Yao Ming's absence. Therefore, whenever Scola is talked about, Chinese fans will always sigh and lament that Dayao did not meet him earlier.
Fourth place: Dickenbe Mutombo
When Uncle Mu came to the Rockets, he was 38 years old, in fact, he was already at the end of his career. However, in the limited playing time, he used his experience and understanding of the game to fill the gap in the interior line after Yao Ming's departure to a certain extent. The iconic "kagging finger" celebration after the cap ignites the atmosphere of the entire Toyota Center.
In addition, uncle Mu on and off the court can be called Yao Ming's mentor, in addition to imparting his own years of defensive experience, but also leading Yao Ming to contribute to the whole world in international basketball. And Yao Ming has now become the chairman of the Basketball Association, and has received unanimous praise, and was pointed out by Uncle Mu when he was on the Rockets, which is absolutely inseparable.
Third place: Sean Battier
Battier, put it today, may be the best "3D" player that every team wants. In fact, after joining the Rockets, Battier was the most stable point for the Rockets after Yao Mai at that time, the accurate three-pointer on the offensive end, the defensive end and the core players of the opponent, while the humble personality, circled countless domestic Rockets fans.
Later, Yao Ming also admitted that Battier was one of the players with the best relationship in his NBA. In addition, Battier's modest personality also has a tenacious mental attribute, he once served as the captain of the Rockets, and still chose to play when he was hit in the head by his opponent during the game. In other words, anyone will praise Battier.
Second place: Steve Francis
Boss Fu was definitely the person who had the greatest influence on Yao Ming at the beginning of his career. Yao Ming, a newcomer, is not familiar with American culture and performs very badly on the court. In this unfavorable situation, Francis, as the big brother of the team at that time, took the initiative to pull Yao Ming into the rocket's social circle and constantly taught his experience of playing.
Later, Yao Ming continued to grow and became a top center all the way, all without the care of boss Fu at that time. The boss himself also has a strong strength, 1.91 meters tall, but he has a strong impact, always able to pose a huge threat to the opponent's basketball box. In addition, his organizational skills are also quite good, and the mutual cooperation with Yao Ming when he is a teammate is even more skilled. Boss Fu was also Yao Ming's first all-Star teammate of his career, and took Yao Ming to the first playoffs. And what the fans can't forget is that when he was roared by Xiao Si, Boss Fu shot in time to break the siege for Yao Ming. Francis really explains what is the boss of the team.
First place: Tracy McGrady
In any case, Maddy is the best teammate of Yao Ming's career. During the two-man partnership, the Rockets only missed the playoffs in the 05-06 season due to widespread injuries, and the rest of the year without exception led the team to the playoffs. In terms of dominance on the pitch, Maddy at the top is not inferior to any of the strike-back swingers.
And his flowing style of play, as well as the internal and external tandem cooperation with Yao Ming, is even more unforgettable for Chinese fans. Of course, the most memorable is undoubtedly the "35 seconds and 13 minutes", "22 consecutive wins", "playing closed and forced to play" and other famous scenes of that year, there is no doubt that even if the Yao Mai combination did not win the championship, it still brought us countless joys.