It's because he was an injury case. I don't think of it as "what could've been" Yao and T-Mac could've won a title if you do wanna ponder. Just a classic case of "too bad", the new motto
I watch those first two games and Shaq put Yao in a body bag. He had 40pts to Yao’s 6pts it was a beating by epic proportions. After 2003 Shaq was no longer the best player in the world and was on the back end of his career. Prime Shaq put Yao in a body bag though I’m just shocked that they were able to find one that big.
@@jaymule7342 Yao was not at his prime in 2003 you should admit that. I believe that Shaq is the most dominant center of all time and comparing Yao with him is a great appreciation of Yao. But Yao has been improving, being stronger, more skillful since he entered the league and Shaq was more struggling when he post up Yao (compared to other centers). You may want to watch Rocket 2009 playoff R1G1 vs the Blazers which tells us that Yao was unstoppable in 1 on 1 post.
@@troyxing8717 你作为一个中国人能不能像老外一样心平气和说话？Jesus Christ, can you speak like normal person? I just don't understand some of our Chinese people are like fighters all over the internet. What a shame.
This is enough to show why despite having a long career Yao was introduced to the HOF. Lot's of respect to Yao, a career without injuries would have made his one of Great big man to play the game.
First NBA game I watched in my life, really miss the old days watching amazing game of Yao, Tracy, Francis etc.. always think about what will happen if Yao hasn't gotten injured in 2009...
@@seanfu5523At the time people thought McGrady was as good as Kobe and AI with perhaps more potential, too bad injury ruined him. He would at least be in Kevin Durant's level without injurie
Yao is so much better suited for today's NBA, he was considered "too skinny" when he came to the NBA and had to put on a lot of weight and muscles to play both offensively and defensively in the low post. He had an extraordinary talent for ball handling, shooting, ballsketball IQ and footwork especially for his size, in today's era he would've dominated like Jokic
Ya shame combination with mcgradys awful playoff luck & his injuries cost them a chance to win like mavericks did in 2011 imo like year yao got hurt when they went 7 games with Lakers before they got Trevor ariza like then .....
The remarkable feat of Yao Ming recording three blocks within the initial five minutes of play cannot be attributed solely to luck; his corresponding accomplishment of sinking three shots underscores his undeniable skill and strategic acumen on the court.
Not many younger fans know that Yao was pretty athletic in his rookie year. Later he gained weight to function as Rocket's Shaq, which pretty much ruined his career. He could probably play another 5-10 years if not suffer from the foot injury.
While Shaq ultimately did outplay Yao, Shaq had to have felt humbled by Yao, with Shaq's first three shots being blocked by a ROOKIE whom he previously thought was nothing.
-- Shaq was "da fuq." Had to go Supersaiyan to dominate. Yao was one the only Center that Shaq respected in his era (outside of Ewing, Robinson, and Hakeem).
I remember watching sports center the next morning as a young kid and one of the things they featured was how it seemed like yao's night but it was a great night for the franchise
Yao and Shaq were went physical all night. Bang bang play, dunking on each other… and after the game they both shook hands.. unlike today’s NBA. LeFlop will just run to the locker room lol 😆
Young Shaq v.s. Olajuwon, late Shaq v.s. Yao Ming, both players were versatile, had great footwork, smooth handling and shooting. There is some consistency in Rockets' history.
Ya shame combination with mcgradys awful playoff luck & his injuries cost them a chance to win like mavericks did in 2011 imo like year yao got hurt when they went 7 games with Lakers before they got Trevor ariza like then .....
It took a few minutes for Shaq to realize he had to employ his whole skill set versus Yao. Couldn't just go on cruise control like versus most other centers
Ya shame combination with mcgradys awful playoff luck & his injuries cost them a chance to win like mavericks did in 2011 imo like year yao got hurt when they went 7 games with Lakers before they got Trevor ariza like then .....
Yao was so smooth for his size, his touch and fluidity are amazing as well. How quickly some forget.
It's because he was an injury case. I don't think of it as "what could've been" Yao and T-Mac could've won a title if you do wanna ponder. Just a classic case of "too bad", the new motto
Lin was insane man linsanity was even better
All the other super big dudes are often not very good and are their only weapon is the height, but Yao Ming had skill on top which is rare.
@@7_k265林？
又不能和Curry、Kobe比較
The Big Aristotle vs the Great Wall. I miss those good old days.
These good old days were long gone.
Rockets and Yao Ming are memories of my youth
Classic Walton commentary lmao
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yeah.. 👍
I will never forget those beautiful moments of Yao&Shaq.
after the third block, Shaq realized he wouldn't be able to play like he used to.
I watch those first two games and Shaq put Yao in a body bag. He had 40pts to Yao’s 6pts it was a beating by epic proportions. After 2003 Shaq was no longer the best player in the world and was on the back end of his career. Prime Shaq put Yao in a body bag though I’m just shocked that they were able to find one that big.
@@jaymule7342 Yao was not at his prime in 2003 you should admit that. I believe that Shaq is the most dominant center of all time and comparing Yao with him is a great appreciation of Yao. But Yao has been improving, being stronger, more skillful since he entered the league and Shaq was more struggling when he post up Yao (compared to other centers). You may want to watch Rocket 2009 playoff R1G1 vs the Blazers which tells us that Yao was unstoppable in 1 on 1 post.
@@jaymule7342 How about naming five centers that are close enough to compare with Shaq during 1992-2002?
DaaBoys2138 it’s was Yao’s rookie season Jesus Christ can you be more ignorant
@@troyxing8717 你作为一个中国人能不能像老外一样心平气和说话？Jesus Christ, can you speak like normal person? I just don't understand some of our Chinese people are like fighters all over the internet. What a shame.
This is enough to show why despite having a long career Yao was introduced to the HOF. Lot's of respect to Yao, a career without injuries would have made his one of Great big man to play the game.
my first NBA game, still remember watching it with my grandma
I was on my way back home after school. Standing outside of the night bar for over 40mins😄
I can imagine the scene
Michael Yan that’s good memories
I was in university in SJTU and that time supposed to be for class but I quitted, which was proved to be a right decision after so many years.
Shake hand to that, same
People forgot how good Steve was
Barry Ma No，I didn't
I didn't. Steve still play in my 2K
westbrook before westbrook
Who?
@@lm-pw9ul steve francis
First NBA game I watched in my life, really miss the old days watching amazing game of Yao, Tracy, Francis etc.. always think about what will happen if Yao hasn't gotten injured in 2009...
That was in the second round he was healthy and got thru the first.
The best Era. 2000's
Shaq, Yao, Tmac, Vince, Kidd, Kobe, AI, Nash, Dirk, Duncan, KG, young lebron
Paul pierce
Nostalgic
miss Yao，very skillful traditon center，love him
Yao Ming had a double-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 blocks. Very impressive in his rookie season.
Such a beautiful days. NBA was really competition and fun. Now just long shooting.
No more centers after Yao and Shaq
Let's give Dwight some credit
@@chengroy9405 really doubt it
@@chengroy9405 Dwight is into cross dressers
@@chengroy9405 Dwight has a great body but a lazy mind. His techniques are terrible!
@@chengroy9405 Dwight cannot defeat Yao
The man was so graceful and had the sweetest touch for a big shooting
I can still remember how exited when I was watching this game with my friends.
time flies, how old are you now if you don't mind I am asking
let me answer for him, 40 wt..
Remember those day when NBA was more than shooting 3s
Now it’s about getting ur stats up.
I love both Yao and Shaq.
i got a great amount of goosebumps watching this. beautiful game
My man Steve Francis was so flashy and athletic guard, definitely was my favorite PG of this era. His legacy lives on.
i know, don't know why they trade him, mobly, and 2 others for trashy mcgrady, lol
@@seanfu5523At the time people thought McGrady was as good as Kobe and AI with perhaps more potential, too bad injury ruined him. He would at least be in Kevin Durant's level without injurie
Nostalgic
Yao deserves a Hall of Fame award!
Please keep these Yao videos coming!!!! This man deserves more love!
Yao's humbleness worthes everyone to learn about.
gosh, watching this in 2023 and totally miss that era. HOU was so in "going big" kind of vibe then.
Holy cow that was beautiful to watch, RIP Kobe!
Way more exciting matchups back then
Two True Big Men, Prolly Last of the True Battles in Centers History.
Wembanyama and Holmgren have potential, and they closer in age so it could be a better rivalry then Shaq and Yao.
Yao is so much better suited for today's NBA, he was considered "too skinny" when he came to the NBA and had to put on a lot of weight and muscles to play both offensively and defensively in the low post.
He had an extraordinary talent for ball handling, shooting, ballsketball IQ and footwork especially for his size, in today's era he would've dominated like Jokic
Back when NBA still fun to watch
you are absolutely right.
I love watching their duels back, no quarter given, mano a mano, the way it should always be
I remember watching that game. Man I miss that team with mobley
I decided to rebuild the rockets with a roster of Yao,Steve,Cuttino,Kelvin Cato,Jimmy Jackson,Maurice Taylor,James Posey etc
IN MY 2K
@@paulwang5483 ed griff is ma mannn add him too :)
@@m.dorukhankara4727 RT. We shouldn't forget him.
The perfect center was the mix of these two players. A guy who has Shaq's body but has skills like Yao Ming. Damnnn.
U mean big like Shaq tall like Yao and skill like both.
@@ngonhatnam131 Nah, more like Shaq with the shooting touch of Yao. Can you imagine Shaq shooting turnaround fadeaways?
Joey shaq did have a very good hook shot
@@Joey-pb6ul Then Shaq will be unstoppable!
See Shaq changed how he played after Yao blocked three times. Watched this game for so many times.
That was the most intense 1st quarter ever!
The generation of basketball that we enjoy watching
I remember this game, so intensive, both team did a great job,
Yao, thank you, love you.
I LOVE THIS GAME！
it's crazy that it's been 20 years since this clash of titans
怀念姚明
怀念来福吗?
Kevin Li 很怀念，我觉得我好久没打他了
喝糖水吗？
你是天生神力
你还说你不会武功？
Steve might be the best PG Yao Ming has ever played with in terms of feeding the ball to him!
Evan Yeunplaying with Yao. There’s only one thing you got do , pass
Nice dunk by Yao to secure the win against Lakers.
Steve Francis was AMAZING :V
people forget how " black hole" he was
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donny huang PAUSE
absolutely
donny huang don’t get it
this is incrediable wins
SF and YM just had such great chemistry togerther from the get-go. They should have not split them up.
I remember watching this as a kid and man those first 3 minutes were HYPE.
Same so nostalgic
"If that guy scores 20 points in the NBA I'll quit basketball" -- Shaquille O'Neal
Barkley said something to that effect and he had to like wear a costume or something.
@@raredreamfootage Barkley kissed the donkey ass because of that. LOL
What a wonderful Game!
Good old time! Yao got 10 pts but it gives an impression that he scores 20 pts. BTW, the friendship of Francis and Mobley is so good!!
❤Shaq ❤Shaq ❤Shaq ❤
🎉 I love Shaquille O'Neal ❤❤❤
2:14 Yao defended so good that Shaw had to elbow Yao away lol
Man yao really couldve been a top 10 big man of all time without the injuries
Ya shame combination with mcgradys awful playoff luck & his injuries cost them a chance to win like mavericks did in 2011 imo like year yao got hurt when they went 7 games with Lakers before they got Trevor ariza like then .....
one best of the best fight of giant on NBA
The remarkable feat of Yao Ming recording three blocks within the initial five minutes of play cannot be attributed solely to luck; his corresponding accomplishment of sinking three shots underscores his undeniable skill and strategic acumen on the court.
Steve Francis had a great game with 44 points. He was a good player for the rockets.
Keep going mr yaoming never give up try your yaoming❤
This is literally the only person shaq respects and that’s rare af
he respects other people as well like ewing and hakeem but yeah it is rare to be respected by him
"I tink not ma bruda" in my Olajuwon voice
Those brilliant beautiful days. ❤
"2 GREAT CENTERS"
Not many younger fans know that Yao was pretty athletic in his rookie year. Later he gained weight to function as Rocket's Shaq, which pretty much ruined his career. He could probably play another 5-10 years if not suffer from the foot injury.
No problem whatsoever for Yao, injuries were the problem.
While Shaq ultimately did outplay Yao, Shaq had to have felt humbled by Yao, with Shaq's first three shots being blocked by a ROOKIE whom he previously thought was nothing.
-- Shaq was "da fuq." Had to go Supersaiyan to dominate. Yao was one the only Center that Shaq respected in his era (outside of Ewing, Robinson, and Hakeem).
Yao is a great player!
I remember watching sports center the next morning as a young kid and one of the things they featured was how it seemed like yao's night but it was a great night for the franchise
Nice game. Good job Yao and rocket teams.
it's a show of finesse vs. brute force
Yao's defensive discipline in this game is unreal.
Esto era la NBA no lo de ahora
Yao is very wonderful!!
Yao Ming eres muy Top 👌
I know T-Mac is a super star but I miss the game with Steve was with Yao, I really think they connected to each other
Yao and Shaq were went physical all night. Bang bang play, dunking on each other… and after the game they both shook hands.. unlike today’s NBA. LeFlop will just run to the locker room lol 😆
Yao and TMac....miss old Rockets...
Yao Ming was really invincible at that time.
5:08 I think it hasn't reached the peak, no?
Rookie Yao Vs Prime Shaq
EPIC GAME !!!
Back then I loved two 3s, AI and Steve.
i miss those days ,,,
Dude, they won againts Kobe + Shaq era... this is huge.
really miss those old times
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Yao. vs Shaq was the peak battle so far in NBA.
The first game against Shaq was Yao special moment in his NBA career.
Young Shaq v.s. Olajuwon, late Shaq v.s. Yao Ming, both players were versatile, had great footwork, smooth handling and shooting. There is some consistency in Rockets' history.
that wasn't late Shaq. That was Prime Shaq.
Good old days 🎉
Amen
So glad they did this classic video with trippy bill Walton In background lmao
YAO stands out. He is more valuable than its stats.
Good old times.
Amen
Classic game.
oh my god old days so pretty
5:13 DAMN POST
nba was so fun to watch
Nice game
Shaq would have been the GOAT if he had Yao's skill, and Yao would have been the GOAT if ha had Shaq's power
That's incredibly true. They'd both be going beast mode on both ends of the floor, offense, defense they had it all.
shaq has yao's fade away and free throws, unstoppable.
@@grantl3032 black steph curry
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Yao didn't need Shaq's power to be GOAT, just needed to stay healthy. His skill set was better than Shaq's
Hey yao nice move, thanks my brother
so Good that Bill Wlaton got to call this matchup
yao was so fast before injury
Ya shame combination with mcgradys awful playoff luck & his injuries cost them a chance to win like mavericks did in 2011 imo like year yao got hurt when they went 7 games with Lakers before they got Trevor ariza like then .....
Yao Ming
It took a few minutes for Shaq to realize he had to employ his whole skill set versus Yao. Couldn't just go on cruise control like versus most other centers
Ya shame combination with mcgradys awful playoff luck & his injuries cost them a chance to win like mavericks did in 2011 imo like year yao got hurt when they went 7 games with Lakers before they got Trevor ariza like then .....
I remember Yao in NBA LIVE was OP af.. hookshot never miss