To open the 2008-2009 NBA season, the Houston Rockets hosted the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center. Led by Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady & Ron Artest, the Rockets ended up winning the game 82-71.
During the 3rd Quarter, Yao Ming attempts a shot in the paint, but ends up getting fouled by Memphis. While the defender was hanging onto his right arm, Yao uses his weak hand to toss up a blind hail-mary shot over his shoulder. He got the basket, the foul, and the extra shot.
Incredibly Lucky Shot by Yao Ming.
That’s what I would call an Off-Balanced, No-Look, Over-the-Shoulder, Left-Handed, While-Getting-Fouled shot of the year… or just lucky as hell. Either way, I’d like to be the first to nominate this shot for an ESPY.
#1 by Clutch - November 4th, 2008 at 17:44
I must admit… while that was definitely a lucky shot, it was still nice!
#2 by Energy Drinks - November 13th, 2008 at 17:11
Maynn..and he got the extra bucket too??? Awesome! He needs to be more aggressive in the playoffs.
#3 by Mohammed Ibrahim - May 8th, 2009 at 15:11
He was week! so he cannot just delay it!/?