This message is dedicated to all the players on the Nets and Rockets.
I was watching a Nets game yesterday, December 22, 2008,against the Rockets. It was a game with the Nets , Yi Jiannian and the Rockets, Yao Ming. It was basically all asians watching the game. There was so many Chinese that they had a traditional Chinese lion dance at the begining of the game. The purpose of drafting Yi Jiannian was so that the Nets could build an Asian Fan Club, but I think that Asians only come once a year to Meadowlands Sports complex to see Yao Ming and Yi Jiannian. Even with an Asian Fan club, not all the seats are filled. The Nets did play well , but the Rockets were just better than them. Yi played well, but he does not have consistent shots and constantly miss. The Rockets had the same problem , but they try to reach exceed expectations and all their players can shoot. Every single player on the Rockets have great aim in yesterday night's game. A Few years ago, I watched the same game and with the same resaults , but there was a difference. Yao Ming did not shoot as well as he did yesterday. If we used today's resaults and replace with 3 years ago resaults then the rockets would be undefeated now. My point is that if you work on something and have the right mindset then you can accomplish anything. It was tested through Yao Ming. I see great improvements in Yao Ming. He is the greatest Chinese Basketball player in China because he works hard. I the Chinese olympic basketball team,he was the best. This is good, but basketball is team sport. You can't depend on one person. That is what the Nets are doing now. The Nets is depending on Vince Carter and Yi Jiannian. The Rockets used to depend on Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, but now their entire team is great at shooting, layups, and rebounds. It is great to have one or two great players, but it is a team sport. If you just depend on a few players you can never defeat a team full of good trained players.
Yesterday's game made me extremely proud of both teams because the Rockets improved teamwork and the Nets stayed in the game until the very end. The Nets did not give up hope. That is extremely important in both life and game. You must be hopeful of what improvements Barack Obama will do to the economy. You need to be hopeful of your schoolwork, homework, work, and buisness. If you have a poor buissness you can't give up hope, you have to make changes or improvements. The Rockets used to be a terriable team, but they worked on their fundenmentals and teamwork. That is what the Nets need to do because I have faith in the Nets that they will one day defeat the Rockets. It may not be this season, or the next season, but the importance is teamwork. Sometimes when you want to move forward you must love back a few steps.
In this game of Nets 86 to Rockets 112, it was a proud game because the Nets scored 2 more shots during the last minute.
The key here is never give up hope and work on teamwork. Teamwork in basketball is important. If one of the Nets player is reading this , then consider working on your fundementals and teamwork. Work with your team more. Stay positive and give motivational tips to your fellow teammates.
