Yao happy Knicks let Lin walk
July, 25, 2012
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By Ian Begley | ESPNNewYork.com
Yao Ming, confidant of Jeremy Lin and the first Chinese star in the NBA, says he's happy that the Knicks didn't match Houston's three-year, $25.1 million to Lin.
Yao spent nine seasons with the Rockets and says Lin will thrive in Houston, a smaller market in which players can thrive without the intense media scrutiny of New York.
For Yao's full comments, click here.
Yao spent nine seasons with the Rockets and says Lin will thrive in Houston, a smaller market in which players can thrive without the intense media scrutiny of New York.
For Yao's full comments, click here.
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| Steals | J. Kidd | 1.6 | ||||||||||
| Blocks | T. Chandler | 1.1 | ||||||||||
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