'Hasn't this guy retired yet?'
In Chen Yu's mind, Olajuwon was from the same era as Jordan.
And Jordan had already come out of retirement for a second time, yet Olajuwon was somehow still playing.
But then again, Ewing was still playing too, as the starting center for the Supersonics.
Chen Yu carefully examined Olajuwon's medical file.
A strained collateral ligament in his right knee, joint wear and tear, bursitis—it was another leg ravaged by injuries.
The Rockets' side recommended conservative treatment.
There weren't many better options.
The key was Olajuwon himself. Did he even want to keep playing? He was 38 years old, after all.
Chen Yu thought of Ewing again. He had met him earlier in Atlanta and had taken a look; Ewing was also covered in injuries, much like Olajuwon. Both were on the verge of retirement.
But in comparison, Ewing was actually in better shape.
