Yao Ming, the most popular NBA player in China, is not one of them, and McGrady, one of the most popular NBA players in China. At that time, the combination of two powerful players gave the Rockets fans great hope that they were one of the most successful groups in the NBA and were expected to become the king of the Rockets after Dream Olajuwon. Unfortunately, for various reasons, fans and players can't get what they want.
1, because the boss Alexander is stingy.
Alexander, the owner of the Rockets, is famous for his calculating, calculating and stingy in the NBA. Among NBA bosses, he is the most reluctant boss. For the introduction of players, for the construction of the team, it is a saving attitude. Yao Mai was formed in the 2004-05 season, but other players, old and weak, could not give Yao Mai enough support. It was not until the 2008-09 season that the Rockets formed a lineup that hit the championship. Before that, the Rockets lineup had not yet won the championship. But this time is already late, Yao Mai's physical strength has been overdrawn, and health problems often appear.
2. Limitations of Yao Ming and McGrady.
There is no doubt that Yao Ming and McGrady are both NBA superstars, and their basketball level is very high. But at that time, they were not the strongest. Mcgrady is very strong. Won the scoring champion, 35 seconds 13 points. But many times, his Excellence is just a flash, and it can't last. He is very talented, but he lacks hard work and never gives up. His sleepy eyes never opened wide, which is a proof. Yao Ming, the highest center in NBA, has inherent advantages, but there are also many shortcomings. Compared with many key players such as Kobe Bryant, they are not the kind of players who stand up at critical moments.
3, the strength of the opponent.
In the Yao Mai era, the NBA stood side by side with many strong teams. In the west, it can be said that no team is a weak team. Kobe Bryant's Lakers, Duncan's Spurs, Nowitzki's Mavericks and Boozer's Jazz are all powerful rockets, and any team can subvert the rockets. As for the east, I won't say it, because rockets can't go out of the west.