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Houston's Yao Out for Season

Center has stress fracture in left foot, should return for Olympics

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 26, 2008 10:15 PM CST
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(Newser) – The Houston Rockets were dealt a crushing blow when it was revealed today that Yao Ming will miss the rest of the season and post-season with a stress fracture in his left foot.  The 7-foot-6-inch, Chinese center’s foot had been sore for several weeks before the diagnosis. This is now the third straight season that Yao hasn’t completed due to injury, reports the Houston Chronicle.

The six-time All-Star, who was averaging 22 points and 10.8 rebounds, spoke with his teammate Tracy McGrady about carrying the team without him: “I told him ‘Now is your time. You need to turn it up.’” Houston’s team doctor expects Yao to be ready for the Bejing Olympics in August. The Rockets are currently riding a 12-game winning streak.

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, of China speaks at a press conference after it was announced he would not play for the rest of the NBA basketball season due to a stress fracture in his left foot Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, of China speaks at a press conference after it was announced he would not play for the rest of the NBA basketball season due to a stress fracture in his left foot Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets Yao Ming (11), of China, rubs his face after battling for a rebound during the first half of a basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, in this Jan. 2, 2008 file photo. At right is Boston Celtics guard Eddie House. Yao Ming is out for the...
Houston Rockets Yao Ming (11), of China, rubs his face after battling for a rebound during the first half of a basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, in this Jan. 2, 2008 file photo. At...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, of China, speaks at a press conference after it was announced he would not play for the rest of the NBA basketball season due to a stress fracture in his left foot Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, of China, speaks at a press conference after it was announced he would not play for the rest of the NBA basketball season due to a stress fracture in his left foot Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
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