But...
If you're a team with a top forward...
Then playing against the Rockets is almost like hitting a bullseye every time.
Yao Ming's physique decides that like O'Neal, in defense, they certainly provide a visible deterrent.
But at the same time, they are also the ones who need protection.
Historically, whether O'Neal was during the Lakers' three-peat period or when he teamed up with Wade to win a cup with the Heat, he basically always had one or two power forwards by his side who could do the dirty work and had above-average mobility.
As for Yao Ming?
On the court, after Qin Yue landed from a dunk, looking at Qin Yue's impressive figure...
Yao Ming couldn't help but think of this summer's Asian Championship.
That was absolutely the most perfect game Yao Ming has ever experienced in his life.
