sigh, do not want get involved too much
regarding questions on race. It is complicated, and everybody here will have their stories to tell.
Just want to comment on Yao.
If you did not watch him playing, probably it is not a good idea to make comments on him.
His biggest advantage is also his biggest problem. He had to overcome his problem every game. His reputation is earned by his hard work and his super good EQ + IQ. He is the one that everybody wants to dunk the ball on every night and if playing in the opponents' court, all audience there would love to see their players to dunk the ball over his head.
He worked really really hard. I honestly do not get the feeling from Lin. (maybe limited by talents, Lin just cannot do better even after training hard. If this is the case, I am wrong). Look at 小貝, his shooting is much much improved.
No matter what, I will support Lin. He has all his right to decide what to do what not to do. Just feel that he should work harder. I am not his parents, just a regular fan. It is his choice. I just think if he can work maybe as hard as Yao or 小貝, he can do even better.