- 20 Aug 2004 02:11
#410072
Chinese officials rip Yao for acting too American
Chinese officials reacted strongly to Yao's negative comments about his teammates Thursday, suggesting the NBA in the United States has corrupted their once "obedient child."
The report hinted China may "consider tighter restrictions" on Chinese players who want to play in the NBA, like heralded up-and-comer Yi Jianlian, the 16-year-old who is seen as the next Yao.
"The Chinese Basketball Association will consider more deeply and carefully about sending players to the NBA again," one report said.
Yao was "an obedient child" with a "very good reputation," an official was quoted as saying. "Now, he has changed, he's more like an American, he dares to say anything."
The 7-foot-6 centre, who carried his nation's flag in the opening ceremonies, blasted his teammates after his team's 82-57 loss to Argentina on Thursday.
"I'm disappointed in my teammates," Yao said. "We gave up at the end of the game. I don't think some of my teammates cherish the honour to play for the country. ... Were they nervous? Or they would not take their responsibilities? We gave up easily every time we came across obstacles."
The comments sparked a harsh response from Chinese sports officials, who derided Yao for "splitting" the Chinese team with his "irresponsible" comments.
"How could he say that?" one official was quoted as saying. "How could he say that the other players weren't trying their best? Any irresponsible speech like his, any action to split the team, is definitely forbidden. This is the national team, this is the Olympics — any word by a player can affect others and can create difficulties in future matches."
Many Chinese fans came to Yao's defence, saying the star was only being honest. "Yao Ming is not always right, but in this case he is absolutely right," one fan wrote on a Chinese website. "The truth may hurt someone, but is it wrong to tell the truth?"
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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I noticed the media of usa have no any complains when many superstars refuse to attend the dream six, let alone accused they have no patriotism.From this trivial matters, you can know the china government, and what kind of life the ordinary people would lead in china.
As a taiwanese, I would like to introduce you more about china, because originally, I am a chinese.
Chinese officials reacted strongly to Yao's negative comments about his teammates Thursday, suggesting the NBA in the United States has corrupted their once "obedient child."
The report hinted China may "consider tighter restrictions" on Chinese players who want to play in the NBA, like heralded up-and-comer Yi Jianlian, the 16-year-old who is seen as the next Yao.
"The Chinese Basketball Association will consider more deeply and carefully about sending players to the NBA again," one report said.
Yao was "an obedient child" with a "very good reputation," an official was quoted as saying. "Now, he has changed, he's more like an American, he dares to say anything."
The 7-foot-6 centre, who carried his nation's flag in the opening ceremonies, blasted his teammates after his team's 82-57 loss to Argentina on Thursday.
"I'm disappointed in my teammates," Yao said. "We gave up at the end of the game. I don't think some of my teammates cherish the honour to play for the country. ... Were they nervous? Or they would not take their responsibilities? We gave up easily every time we came across obstacles."
The comments sparked a harsh response from Chinese sports officials, who derided Yao for "splitting" the Chinese team with his "irresponsible" comments.
"How could he say that?" one official was quoted as saying. "How could he say that the other players weren't trying their best? Any irresponsible speech like his, any action to split the team, is definitely forbidden. This is the national team, this is the Olympics — any word by a player can affect others and can create difficulties in future matches."
Many Chinese fans came to Yao's defence, saying the star was only being honest. "Yao Ming is not always right, but in this case he is absolutely right," one fan wrote on a Chinese website. "The truth may hurt someone, but is it wrong to tell the truth?"
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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I noticed the media of usa have no any complains when many superstars refuse to attend the dream six, let alone accused they have no patriotism.From this trivial matters, you can know the china government, and what kind of life the ordinary people would lead in china.
As a taiwanese, I would like to introduce you more about china, because originally, I am a chinese.
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