Comments on: The Ming Dilemma http://www.basketballfreeforall.com/2009/10/25/the-ming-dilemma/ basketball. period. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:58:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bonky http://www.basketballfreeforall.com/2009/10/25/the-ming-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Bonky Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:26:19 +0000 http://www.basketballfreeforall.com/?p=1563#comment-304 Just one question: When are you supposed to try to win? NOW! Okay, Okay...I got it! Just one question:

When are you supposed to try to win?

NOW!

Okay, Okay…I got it!

]]> By: plonden http://www.basketballfreeforall.com/2009/10/25/the-ming-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-294 plonden Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:47:05 +0000 http://www.basketballfreeforall.com/?p=1563#comment-294 The common sense approach is definitely a good idea. I just HATE it when managers throw in the towel on their entire season before it even begins due to an injury and start planning two years down the line. So I agree that it can make sense outside of mathematical elimination to pickup an injured superstar but just want to make sure that people have taken all steps to be competitive now before waiving the white flag. The common sense approach is definitely a good idea. I just HATE it when managers throw in the towel on their entire season before it even begins due to an injury and start planning two years down the line. So I agree that it can make sense outside of mathematical elimination to pickup an injured superstar but just want to make sure that people have taken all steps to be competitive now before waiving the white flag.

]]> By: Redhopeful http://www.basketballfreeforall.com/2009/10/25/the-ming-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-293 Redhopeful Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:46:52 +0000 http://www.basketballfreeforall.com/?p=1563#comment-293 Good article Phil. Very pertinent topic considering the amount of keeper leagues around now + high profile injuries. I agree in most cases, a team should pick him up if their is some significant positive news. However, I think owners should probably nab him in situations outside of mathematical elimination. I'd suggest a common sense approach. If your team's chances in winning the championship are quite low and/or your keepers are extremely woeful, picking up Yao Ming makes sense. The pro's (picking up future 1st round talent) outweighs the con's (a wasted roster spot on an average/below average team). Good article Phil. Very pertinent topic considering the amount of keeper leagues around now + high profile injuries.

I agree in most cases, a team should pick him up if their is some significant positive news. However, I think owners should probably nab him in situations outside of mathematical elimination. I’d suggest a common sense approach. If your team’s chances in winning the championship are quite low and/or your keepers are extremely woeful, picking up Yao Ming makes sense. The pro’s (picking up future 1st round talent) outweighs the con’s (a wasted roster spot on an average/below average team).

]]> By: Deebo http://www.basketballfreeforall.com/2009/10/25/the-ming-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Deebo Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:16:45 +0000 http://www.basketballfreeforall.com/?p=1563#comment-292 "I can attest that it is very, very difficult to carry dead weight for an entire season and still win a championship." Ha ha I love it, very true! I for one will not be touching Yao with a 10 foot pole. “I can attest that it is very, very difficult to carry dead weight for an entire season and still win a championship.” Ha ha I love it, very true! I for one will not be touching Yao with a 10 foot pole.

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