yao ming

     

In 2002 this Chinese player became the NBA's No. 1 draft choice when picked by the Houston Rockets

Trivia about yao ming

  • Houston Rocket Steve Francis said of this teammate, "He's just like me, except he's 7'6" & Chinese"
  • At 7'6", this center from China would be a big part of a Houston Rockets championship dynasty
  • He spent 5 seasons with the Shanghai Sharks before becoming the Houston Rockets' center in 2002
  • In 2008 this 7'6" Chinese import pulled down some rebounds & $13.76 million in NBA salary
  • Well-known on multiple continents, he was the flag-bearer of the host country
  • In 2002 the Houston Rockets' first round draft pick was this 7'5" center, formerly of the Shanghai Sharks
  • The jersey of the Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady was China's top seller in 2005; this teammate & center was 3rd

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