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Yao Ming
姚明
Position Center
Height 7 ft 6 in (2. The center, colloquially the five, is one of the standard positions in a regulation Basketball game A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. 29 m)
Weight 310 lb (140 kg)
League NBA
Team Houston Rockets
Jersey #11
Born September 12, 1980 (1980-09-12) (age 27)
Shanghai, China
Nationality Flag of the People's Republic of China Chinese
Draft 1st overall, 2002
Houston Rockets
Pro career 1997–present
Former teams Shanghai Sharks (1997–2002)
Awards 6-time NBA All-Star
3-time All-NBA Selection
2002–03 NBA All-Rookie First Team
Official profile Info Page
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Yao Ming (Chinese: 姚明; pinyin: Yáo Míng) (born September 12, 1980) is a professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. He is currently the tallest player in the NBA, at 7 feet 6 inches (2. 29 m). [1]

Yao, who was born in in Shanghai, China, started playing for the Shanghai Sharks as a teenager, and played on their senior team for five years in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), winning a championship in his final year. Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES The Shanghai Sharks ( are a Chinese Basketball Association team based in Shanghai, China. The Chinese Basketball Association ( CBA; Chinese 中国男子篮球职业联赛 is the premier professional Basketball league in China. He entered the 2002 NBA Draft, and after negotiating with the CBA and the Sharks to secure his release, he was selected by the Houston Rockets as the first overall pick of the draft. The 2002 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2002 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York He has since been selected to start for the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game in all six of his seasons, and has been named to the All-NBA Team team three times. The Western Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams and organized in three divisions of five teams each The National Basketball Association staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. The All-NBA Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every NBA season However, the Rockets have not advanced past the first round of the playoffs since he joined the team, and he has missed significant time due to injury in each of the past three seasons.

Yao is married to Ye Li, a former player for the China's women's national team. Ye Li ( born November 20 1981 in Shanghai is a Chinese professional Basketball player who had played for the China women's national basketball He is one of China's most well-known athletes, with sponsorships with several major companies, and he has been the richest celebrity in China for five straight years. He has also co-written an autobiography of his life with Ric Bucher, and his rookie year in the NBA was the subject of a documentary film. Ric Bucher is an NBA analyst for ESPN and ESPNcom. Bucher is also a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and a columnist for ESPN

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Career in China

Early life and CBA career

Yao was the only child of 6 ft 7 in (2. 01 m) Yao Zhiyuan and 6 ft 3 in[2] (1. 90 m) Fang Fengdi, both of whom were former professional basketball players. [3] At 11 pounds (5. 0 kg), Yao weighed more than twice as much as the average Chinese newborn,[4] and he grew to be 5 feet 5 inches (1. 65 m) by age ten. [5] At that age, he was examined by sports doctors, who predicted that he would grow to 7 feet 3 inches (2. 20 m). [5] Yao started playing basketball at age nine, and he went to a junior sports school at the same age. [6]

Yao first tried out for the Sharks junior team when he was 13, and he practiced for 10 hours a day to make the team. [7] After playing with the junior team for four years, Yao joined the senior team of the Sharks at age 17, and averaged 10 points and 8 rebounds a game in his rookie season. A rebound in Basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or Free throw. Regular season Bayi Liaoning Shandong Beijing Ducks Shanghai Guangdong Jiangsu Jinan Army Zhejiang Air Force Shenyang However, his next season was cut short when he broke his foot for the second time in his career, which Yao said decreased his jumping ability by four to six inches (10 to 15 cm). [8] The Sharks made the finals of the CBA in Yao’s third season and again the next year, but lost both times to the Bayi Rockets. In the 2000 all-star game played in Chengdu, the Blue team beat the Red team 105-99 In the 2000-01 season 12 teams played 22 games each The regular season began on November 18 2000 and ended on March 11 2001. Bayi Shuanglu Rockets (八一双鹿电池火箭 or Bayi Rockets or Bayi Army Rockets or Bayi Shuanglu are a Basketball team in the South When Wang Zhizhi left for the NBA the following year, the Sharks finally won their first championship. Wang Zhizhi ( (born July 8 1977 in Beijing, China) is a Chinese professional Basketball player In the 2001&ndash2002 Chinese Basketball Association season the Taiwanese team Sina Lions joined the CBA During the playoffs in his final year with Shanghai, Yao averaged 38. 9 points and 20. 2 rebounds a game, while shooting 76. 6% from the field,[9] and made all 21 of his shots during one game in the finals. [10]

Entering the NBA Draft

Yao was initially pressured to enter the NBA Draft in 1999 by Li Yaomin, the deputy general manager of the Shanghai Sharks. The 1999 NBA Draft was held on June 30, 1999 at the MCI Center in Washington D [4] Li also influenced Yao to sign a contract for Evergreen Sports Inc. to serve as his agent. The agreement entitled Evergreen to 33% of Yao's earnings,[4] but the contract was later determined to be invalid. [11]

When Yao decided to enter the 2002 NBA Draft, a team of advisers was formed that was collectively named “Team Yao”. The 2002 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2002 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York The team consisted of Yao’s negotiator, Erik Zhang; his NBA agent, Bill Duffy; his Chinese agent, Lu Hao; University of Chicago economics professor John Huizinga;[12] and the vice president for marketing at BDA Sports Management, Bill Sanders. The University of Chicago is a Private university located principally in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. [13] Yao was widely predicted to be picked number one overall. [14][15][16] However, some teams were concerned about Yao's NBA eligibility due to uncertainty over whether the CBA would let Yao play in the United States. [17]

Shortly after Wang Zhizhi refused to return to China to play for the national team and was subsequently banned from playing for China,[18] the CBA stipulated that Yao would have to return to play for the national team. [19] They also said they would not let him go to the United States unless the Houston Rockets would take him first overall. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. [20] After assurances from Team Yao that the Rockets would draft Yao with their number one pick, the CBA gave permission on the morning of the draft for Yao to play in the U. S. [21] When the Rockets selected Yao with the first pick of the draft, he became the first international player ever to be selected first overall. [22]

NBA career

Initial years (2002–2005)

Yao did not participate in the Rocket's pre-season training camp, instead playing for China in the 2002 FIBA World Championships. The 2002 FIBA World Championship was an international Basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation in [23] He played his first NBA game against the Indiana Pacers, scoring only one point and one rebound,[24] and scored his first NBA basket against the Denver Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. [25] Yao averaged only 14 minutes and 4 points in his first 7 games, and several respected commentators predicted that Yao would fail in the NBA, including Bill Simmons and Dick Vitale. Bill Simmons (born September 1969 is a columnist for Page2 on ESPN Richard J "Dick" Vitale (born June 9, 1939) is an American Basketball broadcaster and Basketball Hall of Famer [26][27][28] Charles Barkley said he would "kiss [Kenny Smith's] ass" if Yao scored more than 19 points in one of his rookie season games. Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20 1963 is an American retired professional Basketball player For the American football player see Kenny Smith (American football. [29] On November 17, Yao scored 20 points on a perfect 9-of-9 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line against the Lakers, and Barkley made good on his bet by kissing Smith's donkey (his "ass"). Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers [30]

Before Yao’s first meeting with Shaquille O'Neal on January 17, 2003, O'Neal said, "Tell Yao Ming, ching-chong-yang-wah-ah-soh", prompting accusations of racism from the Asian American community. Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6 1972 frequently referred to simply as " Shaq " is an African American Professional basketball Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Asian Americans are Americans of Asian ancestry. They include sub-ethnic groups such as Chinese Americans Filipino Americans Indian [31] O'Neal denied that his comments were racist, and said he was only joking. [32] Yao also said he believed O'Neal was joking,[32] but the comments led to increased media coverage in the buildup to the nationally televised game. In the game, Yao scored six points and blocked O'Neal twice in the opening minutes, as well as making a game-sealing dunk with 10 seconds left in overtime. [33] Yao finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds; O'Neal scored 31 points and 13 rebounds. [34]

Yao shoots a free throw with John Stockton in the background
Yao shoots a free throw with John Stockton in the background

Yao finished his rookie season averaging 13. John Houston Stockton (born March 26 1962 is a retired American professional Basketball player ( NBA) who spent his entire career ( 1984 &ndash 5 points per game and 8. 2 rebounds per game,[35] and was second in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting to Amare Stoudemire,[36] and a unanimous pick for the NBA All-Rookie First Team selection. The National Basketball Association's Rookie of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA award given since the 1952–53 NBA season, to the [2] He was also voted the Sporting News Rookie of the Year,[37] and won the Laureus Newcomer of the Year award. Sporting News (previously The Sporting News, and known colloquially as TSN) is an American -based Sports List of winners and nominees of the Laureus World Sports Awards: Breakthrough of the Year. [38]

Before the start of Yao's sophomore season, the Rockets' head coach Rudy Tomjanovich resigned due to health issues,[39] and long-time New York Knicks head coach Jeff Van Gundy was brought in. Rudolph Tomjanovich Jr (born November 24 1948 in Hamtramck Michigan) nicknamed Rudy T Jeff Van Gundy (born January 19 1962 in Hemet California) is an American Basketball Head coach, most recently with the After Van Gundy began focusing the offense on Yao,[40] Yao averaged career highs in points and rebounds for the season, and had a career-high 41 points and 7 assists in a triple-overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks in February 2004. The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional Basketball team based in Atlanta Georgia. [41] He was also voted to be the starting center in the 2004 NBA All-Star Game for the second straight year. The 2004 National Basketball Association All-Star Game was played on February 15, 2004 in [42] Yao finished the season averaging 17. 5 points and 9. 0 rebounds a game. [35]

The Rockets made the playoffs for the first time in Yao's career, claiming the seventh seed in the Western Conference. In the first round, however, the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston in five games. The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA team based in Los Angeles, California. [43] Yao averaged 15. 0 points and 7. 4 rebounds in his first playoff series. [35]

In the summer of 2004, the Rockets acquired Tracy McGrady from the Orlando Magic in a seven-player trade that also sent Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley to Orlando. Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr (born May 24 1979 in Bartow Florida) is an American professional Basketball player currently positioned at starting The Orlando Magic is a professional Basketball team based in Orlando Florida. Steve D'Shawn Francis (born February 21 1977, in Takoma Park Maryland, U Cuttino Rashawn Mobley (born September 1, 1974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional Basketball player [44] Although Yao said that Francis and Mobley had "helped [him] in every way [his] first two seasons", he added, "I'm excited about playing with Tracy McGrady. He can do some amazing things. "[45] After the trade, it was predicted that the Rockets would be title contenders. [44][46] Both McGrady and Yao were voted to start in the 2005 NBA All-Star Game, and Yao broke the record previously held by Michael Jordan for most All-Star votes, with 2,558,278 total votes. 2005 NBA All-Star Game was a major Basketball game played on February 20 2005 at Pepsi Center home of Denver Nuggets featuring Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman [47] The Rockets won 51 games and finished fifth in the West, and made the playoffs for the second consecutive year, where they faced the Dallas Mavericks. The 2005 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association 's 2004-05 season. [48] The Rockets won the first two games in Dallas, and Yao made 13 of 14 shots in the second game, the best shooting performance in the playoffs in Rockets history. [49] However the Rockets lost four of their last five games and lost Game 7 by 40 points, the largest Game 7 deficit in NBA history. [50] Yao's final averages for the series were 21. 4 points on 65% shooting and 7. 7 rebounds. [35]

Injury-plagued seasons (2005–Present)

After missing only two games in his first three years of NBA play,[2] Yao endured an extended period on the inactive list in his fourth season after developing osteomyelitis in the big toe on his left foot, and surgery was performed on the toe on December 18, 2005. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [51] Despite missing 21 games while recovering,[2] Yao again had the most fan votes to start the 2006 NBA All-Star Game. The 2006 NBA All-Star Game was played on Sunday February 19, 2006 at the Toyota Center in Houston Texas, home of the Houston Rockets [52]

In 25 games after the All-Star break, Yao averaged 25. 7 points and 11. 6 rebounds per game, while shooting 53. 7% from the field and 87. 8% at the free throw line. [53] His final averages in 57 games were 22. 3 points and 10. 2 rebounds per game. [35] It was the first time that he ended the season with a so-called "20/10" average. However, Tracy McGrady played only 47 games in the season, missing time because of back spasms. [54] Yao and McGrady played only 31 games together,[55] and the Rockets did not make the playoffs, winning only 34 games. [56] With only four games left in the season, Yao suffered another injury in a game against the Utah Jazz on April 10, 2006, which left him with a broken bone in his left foot. The Utah Jazz is a professional Basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The injury required six months of rest. [57]

In his fifth season, Yao averaged a career-high 25 points per game.
In his fifth season, Yao averaged a career-high 25 points per game. The 2006–07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association.

Early into his fifth season, Yao was injured again, this time breaking his right knee on December 23, 2006 while attempting to block a shot. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [58] Up to that point he had been averaging 26. 8 points, 9. 7 rebounds and 2. 3 blocks per game, and had been mentioned as an NBA MVP candidate. [59] Yao was unable to play in what would have been his fifth All-Star game,[60] but was medically cleared to play on March 4, 2007, after missing 34 games. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [61]

Despite Yao's absence, the Rockets made the playoffs with the home court advantage against the Utah Jazz in the first round. The Utah Jazz is a professional Basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. [62] The Rockets won the first two games, but then lost four of five games[63] and were eliminated in Game 7 at home, despite Yao's 29 points—15 in the fourth quarter. [64] Although he averaged 25. 1 points and 10. 3 rebounds for the series, Yao said afterwards “I didn't do my job”. [65] At the end of the season, Yao was selected to the All-NBA Second Team for the first time in his career, after being selected to the All-NBA Third Team twice. The All-NBA Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every NBA season [66]

On May 18, 2007, only weeks after the Rockets were eliminated from the playoffs, Jeff Van Gundy was dismissed as head coach. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [67] Three days later, former Sacramento Kings coach Rick Adelman was signed to replace Van Gundy. The Sacramento Kings are a professional Basketball team based in Sacramento California. Richard Leonard Adelman (born June 16 1946 in Lynwood California, United States) is a retired American Basketball player [68] It was predicted the Rockets would focus more on offense under Adelman than they did under Van Gundy's defensive-based system. [69][70]

On November 9, 2007, Yao played against fellow Chinese NBA player Yi Jianlian for the first time. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Yi Jianlian ( Pinyin: Yì Jiànlián Yale: Yik6 Gin3 Lyun4 born on October 27 1987 ( disputed) in Heshan, Guangdong, China is The game, which the Rockets won 104–88, was broadcast on 19 networks in China, and was watched by over 200 million people in China alone, making it one of the most-watched NBA games in history. [71] In the 2008 NBA All-Star Game, Yao was once again voted to start at center for the Western Conference. The 2008 NBA All-Star Game took place on February 17, 2008 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans Louisiana [72] Before the All-Star weekend, the Rockets had won eight straight games, and after the break, they took their win streak to 12 games. On February 26, 2008, however, it was reported that Yao would miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his left foot. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common This article is about stress fractures in bones For stress fractures in engineering see Fracture and Fatigue (material. He was expected to miss the playoffs, but Daryl Morey said he did not expect him to miss the 2008 Summer Olympics at Beijing, China in August. The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association 's 2007-08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Daryl Morey (born 1972 is the General Manager of the Houston Rockets. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National [73] After Yao's injury, the Rockets went on after to stretch their winning streak to 22 games, the second-longest in NBA history. [74] Yao underwent a successful operation on March 3, which placed screws in his foot to strengthen the bone. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian [75] Recovery time was estimated at four months. He said if he could not play in the Olympics, "it would be the biggest loss in my career to right now". [76] Yao's final averages in 55 games were 22. 0 points, 10. 8 rebounds, and 2. 0 blocks a game. [35]

International career

Yao was the leading scorer of the 2006 FIBA World Championships.
Yao was the leading scorer of the 2006 FIBA World Championships. The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international Basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006.

Early years and 2004 Olympics

During the 2004 Athens Olympics, Yao carried the Chinese flag during the opening ceremony, which he said was a “long dream come true”. The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated An opening ceremony is the official opening of a Building or Event. [77] He then vowed to abstain from shaving his beard for half a year unless the Chinese national basketball team made it into the quarter-finals. [78] After Yao scored 39 points in a win against New Zealand, China lost 58–83, 57–82, and 52–89 against Spain, Argentina and Italy respectively. The New Zealand national basketball team represents New Zealand in international Basketball competitions The Spain national basketball team is the Basketball team representing Spain in international competitions Argentina national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Argentina in Basketball international competitions and depends on the Argentine The Italian national basketball team is the national Basketball team representing Italy. In the final group game, however, a 67–66 win over reigning world champions Serbia and Montenegro moved them into the quarterfinals. The Serbia national basketball team ( Serbian: Кошаркашка репрезентација Србије / Košarkaška reprezentacija Srbije) represents Yao scored 27 points and had 13 rebounds, and he hit two free throws with 28 seconds left that proved to be the winning margin. [79] He was selected to the All-Olympics team with his performance, averaging 20. 7 points and 9. 3 rebounds per game while shooting 55. 9% from the field. [80]

2006 World Championships

Yao’s injury at the end of the 2005–06 NBA season required a full six months of rest, threatening his participation in the 2006 FIBA World Championship. The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international Basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. [81] However, he recovered before the start of the tournament, and in the last game of the preliminary round, he had 36 points and 10 rebounds in a win against Slovenia to lead China into the Round of 16. In Sport, the Round of 16 is a stage of a knockout competition in which sixteen teams remain in the competition [82] In the first knockout round, however, China was defeated by eventual finalist Greece. The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's Basketball competitions and it is organized and run by the Hellenic [82] Yao's final averages were 25. 3 points, the most in the tournament, and 9. 0 rebounds a game, which was fourth overall. [83]

Off the court

Personal life

Yao answers questions from reporters
Yao answers questions from reporters

In early 2007, an Internet hoax reported that Yao was dating American actress Nia Long,[84] but Yao rejected the allegations. Nitara Carlynn "Nia" Long (born October 30, 1970) is an American Actress and occasional Music video director. [85] He is married to Ye Li, a Chinese women's basketball player whom he met when he was 17. Ye Li ( born November 20 1981 in Shanghai is a Chinese professional Basketball player who had played for the China women's national basketball [86] Ye was not fond of Yao at first, but finally accepted him after he gave her the team pins he had collected during the 2000 Summer Olympics. "I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever [86] Their romance was first made public when they appeared together during the 2004 Olympics closing ceremony,[86] and on August 6, 2007, Yao married Ye in a ceremony attended by close friends and family that was closed to the media. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [87]

In 2004, Yao co-wrote an autobiography with Ric Bucher, entitled Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Ric Bucher is an NBA analyst for ESPN and ESPNcom. Bucher is also a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and a columnist for ESPN [88] In the same year, he was also the subject of a documentary film, The Year of the Yao, which focuses on his NBA rookie year. Documentary film is a broad category of visual expression that is based on the attempt in one fashion or another to " Document " reality The Year of the Yao is a 2004 Documentary film telling the first year of Basketball player Yao Ming in the United States [89] The film is narrated by his friend and former interpreter Colin Pine, who stayed with Yao during Yao's rookie year, and interpreted for him for three years. Yao Ming ( born September 12 1980 is a Professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA [90] In 2005, former Newsweek writer Brook Larmer published a book entitled Operation Yao Ming, in which he said that Yao's parents were convinced to marry each other so that they would produce a dominant athlete, and that during Yao's childhood, he was given special treatment to help him become a great basketball player. Newsweek is an American weekly Newsmagazine published in New York City. [91]

Public life

Yao is one of China's most recognizable athletes, along with Liu Xiang. Liu Xiang ( born July 13 1983 in Shanghai, China is a Chinese 110 metre hurdler. [92] He has led Forbes' Chinese celebrities list in income and popularity for five straight years, earning 54. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly China Celebrity 100 is a list published annually by Forbes China magazine and is similar to Celebrity 100 also published by Forbes 6 million U.S. dollars (387. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 8 million yuan) in 2007. [93] A major part of his income comes from his sponsorship deals,[94] as he is under contract with several major companies to endorse their products. He was signed by Nike until the end of the his rookie season; when they decided not to renew his contract, he signed with Reebok. Nike Inc ('naɪki ( is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. Reebok International Limited is a British producer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories and is currently a subsidiary of Adidas. [95] He also had a deal with Pepsi, and he successfully sued Coca-Cola in 2003 when they used his image on their bottles while promoting the national team. Pepsi-Cola is a carbonated beverage that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. The Coca-Cola Company ( is the world's largest beverage company largest manufacturer distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and Syrups in the world [96] However, he has since signed with Coca-Cola for the 2008 Olympics. [94] His other deals include partnerships with Visa,[97] Apple,[98] Garmin,[99] and McDonald’s (his favorite restaurant when he was young). Apple Inc, ( formerly Apple Computer Inc, is an American Multinational corporation with a focus on designing and manufacturing Consumer electronics Garmin Ltd ( incorporated in George Town, Cayman Islands, is the parent company of a group of companies founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min [100]

Yao has also participated in many charity events during his career, including the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program. [101] In the NBA's offseason in 2003, Yao hosted a telethon, which raised 300,000 U. S. dollars to help stop the spread of SARS. [102] In September 2007, he held an auction that raised 965,000 U. S. dollars (6. 75 million yuan),[103] and competed in a charity basketball match to raise money for underprivileged children in China. He was joined by fellow NBA stars Steve Nash, Carmelo Anthony, and Baron Davis, and Hong Kong-born movie star Jackie Chan. Stephen John Nash, OC, OBC (born 7 February 1974 is a Canadian professional Basketball player who plays Point guard for the Carmelo Kiyan Anthony (born May 29 1984 is an American professional Basketball player for the Denver Nuggets, of the National Basketball Association Baron Walter Louis Davis. (born April 13 1979 in Los Angeles California) is an American professional Basketball player who currently plays for the Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE (born Chan Kong Sang, 陳港生 on 7 April 1954 is an Actor, action choreographer, Film director [104]

Career statistics

CBA statistics

Regular season Team GP RPG APG FG% FT% PPG
1997–98 Shanghai 21 8. Regular season Bayi Liaoning Shandong Beijing Ducks Shanghai Guangdong Jiangsu Jinan Army Zhejiang Air Force Shenyang The Shanghai Sharks ( are a Chinese Basketball Association team based in Shanghai, China. 3 1. 3 . 615 . 485 10. 0
1998–99 Shanghai 12 12. In the 1998-1999 season 3 teams were promoted from the "B" league and made their CBA debut Beijing Aoshen Olympians Sichuan Lanjian and Jilin Northeast Tigers The Shanghai Sharks ( are a Chinese Basketball Association team based in Shanghai, China. 9 1. 7 . 585 . 699 20. 9
1999–00 Shanghai 33 14. In the 2000 all-star game played in Chengdu, the Blue team beat the Red team 105-99 The Shanghai Sharks ( are a Chinese Basketball Association team based in Shanghai, China. 5 1. 7 . 585 . 683 21. 2
2000–01 Shanghai 22 19. In the 2000-01 season 12 teams played 22 games each The regular season began on November 18 2000 and ended on March 11 2001. The Shanghai Sharks ( are a Chinese Basketball Association team based in Shanghai, China. 4 2. 2 . 679 . 799 27. 1
2001–02 Shanghai 24 19. In the 2001&ndash2002 Chinese Basketball Association season the Taiwanese team Sina Lions joined the CBA The Shanghai Sharks ( are a Chinese Basketball Association team based in Shanghai, China. 0 1. 9 . 721 . 759 32. 4
Career totals 122 15. 4 1. 8 . 651 . 723 23. 4

NBA statistics

Regular season Team GP MPG SPG BPG RPG APG FG% FT% PPG
2002–03 Houston 82 29. The 2002–03 NBA season was the 57th season of the National Basketball Association. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. 0 0. 4 1. 8 8. 2 1. 7 . 498 . 811 13. 5
2003–04 Houston 82 32. The 2003–04 NBA season was the 58th season of the National Basketball Association. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. 8 0. 3 1. 9 9. 0 1. 5 . 522 . 809 17. 5
2004–05 Houston 80 30. The 2004–05 NBA season was the 59th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. 6 0. 4 2. 0 8. 4 0. 8 . 552 . 783 18. 3
2005–06 Houston 57 34. The 2005–06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. 2 0. 5 1. 6 10. 2 1. 5 . 519 . 853 22. 3
2006–07 Houston 48 33. The 2006–07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. 8 0. 4 2. 0 9. 4 2. 0 . 516 . 862 25. 0
2007–08 Houston 55 37. The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. 2 0. 4 2. 0 10. 8 2. 3 . 507 . 850 22. 0
Career totals 404 32. 5 0. 4 1. 8 9. 2 1. 6 . 520 . 826 19. 0
Playoffs Team GP MPG SPG BPG RPG APG FG% FT% PPG
2004 Houston 5 37. The 2004 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association 's 2003-04 season. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. 0 0. 4 1. 4 7. 4 1. 8 . 456 . 765 15. 0
2005 Houston 7 31. The 2005 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association 's 2004-05 season. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. 4 0. 3 2. 7 7. 7 0. 7 . 655 . 727 21. 4
2007 Houston 7 37. The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association 's 2006-2007 season. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. 1 0. 1 0. 7 10. 3 0. 9 . 440 . 880 25. 1
Career totals 19 35. 0 0. 3 1. 6 8. 6 1. 1 . 509 . 810 21. 1

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  65. ^ Murphy, Michael. "Yao: Blame me for 1st-round flameout", Houston Chronicle, May 6, 2007. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  66. ^ Pierce, Damien. "McGrady, Yao selected to All-NBA second team", nba. com, May 10, 2007. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople  
  67. ^ Feigen, Jonathan. "Changing of the Guard", Houston Chronicle, May 19, 2007. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  68. ^ Feigen, Jonathan. "Deal sealed: Rockets reach agreement, will introduce new coach on Wednesday", Houston Chronicle, May 22, 2007. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  69. ^ Solomon, Jerome. "Rockets will actually score under Adelman", Houston Chronicle, May 23, 2007. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  70. ^ Dupree, David. "Rockets may benefit from new coach, running mates", USA Today, May 23, 2007. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  71. ^ "Yao Ming's Rockets beat Yi Jianlian's Bucks 104-88", ESPN. com, November 9, 2007. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  72. ^ "Boston’s Kevin Garnett Top Vote-Getter Among All-Stars", NBA. com, January 25, 2008. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  73. ^ "Yao out for season with stress fracture", Houston Chronicle, February 26, 2008. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  74. ^ Feigen, Jonathan. "Rockets' streak ends at 22 with loss to Celtics", Houston Chronicle, March 19, 2008. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-04-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.  
  75. ^ "Yao undergoes successful foot surgery", NBA, March 3, 2008. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-04-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans)  
  76. ^ Sheridan, Chris. "Yao to play in Olympics? For now, the answer is Yes", ESPN. com, February 26, 2008. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  77. ^ "Yao Ming realizes his Olympic dream", chinadaily. com. cn, August 13, 2004. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen  
  78. ^ "Yao bets his beard on China's top eight finish", People's Daily, August 12, 2004. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen  
  79. ^ "Yao lifts China into Olympic quarter-finals", chinadaily. com. cn, August 24, 2004. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen  
  80. ^ NBA.com: Statistics: NBA Players on International Teams. NBA. com. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
  81. ^ "China sweats over Yao Ming's foot", redorbit. com, April 13, 2006. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen  
  82. ^ a b "Game Report, China vs Slovenia 78-77, GROUP D", FIBA. com, August 24, 2006. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen  
  83. ^ Game report, Greece v China 95-64, EIGHT-FINALS. FIBA. com. Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
  84. ^ The Weirdest Couple Ever; Yao Ming Dating Nia Long. mediatakeout. com. Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king
  85. ^ "Yao dismisses love interest as tall story", chinadaily. com. cn, January 15, 2007. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.  
  86. ^ a b c Zhou, Jing. "Groomsman Fondly Recounts Yao Ming's Marriage", www. china. org. cn, August 30, 2007. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king  
  87. ^ Zen, TC Cheng. "Yao's wedding unites East, West cultures", Houston Chronicle, August 7, 2007. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  88. ^ Westbrook, Bruce. "Yao’s Life in Two Worlds", NBA. com. Retrieved on 2008-04-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.  
  89. ^ Westbrook, Bruce. "The Year of the Yao", Houston Chronicle. Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king  
  90. ^ Zhu, Junwei. "小巨人告别“拐杖” 潘克伦：我的电话为姚明而开 "Yao Ming says goodbye to Colin Pine"", tom. com, June 2, 2005. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-04-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.  (Chinese)
  91. ^ Larmer, Brook. "The Creation of Yao Ming", Time Magazine. Time (trademarked in capitals as TIME) is a weekly American Newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and Retrieved on 2008-04-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.  
  92. ^ Patrick, Dick. "Yao Ming's Injury Could Send Reebok Reeling", USA Today, May 24, 2006. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-03-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden.  
  93. ^ "Yao Ming leads Forbes' Chinese celebrity list for fifth year", Xinhau, March 11, 2008. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king  
  94. ^ a b Pells, Eddie. "Injury doesn't diminish Yao's ability to sell products", Houston Chronicle, March 11, 2008. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king  
  95. ^ Rovell, Darren. "Yao Ming's Injury Could Send Reebok Reeling", cnbc. com, September 14, 2007. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king  
  96. ^ "Yao Ming, Coke's China subsidiary settle lawsuit", ESPN. com, October 17, 2003. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king  
  97. ^ Walker, Rob. "A Brand Called Yao", Slate. com, February 10, 2003. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen  
  98. ^ "Yao Ming stars in Apple commercial", basketball365. co. uk, February 17, 2003. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen  ,
  99. ^ "Garmin Nets Partnership with NBA Superstar Yao Ming", Garmin. com, April 12, 2005. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen  
  100. ^ Hoffman, Ken. "Yao stands tall for McDonald’s", Houston Chronicle, March 11, 2008. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king  
  101. ^ Basketball without Borders — Asia. NBA. com. Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king
  102. ^ "Yao implores everyone to join in battling SARS", ESPN. com, May 8, 2003. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-04-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.  
  103. ^ "Basketball stars raise 7 million yuan at charity auction", Xinhau, September 14, 2007. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king  
  104. ^ "Yao scores 21 points in charity game", Xinhau, September 14, 2007. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king  

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Preceded by
Kwame Brown		 NBA first overall draft pick
2002 NBA Draft		 Succeeded by
LeBron James
Preceded by
Juan Pablo Montoya		 Laureus World Newcomer of the Year
2003		 Succeeded by
Michelle Wie
Kwame James Brown (born March 10 1982 in Charleston, South Carolina) is an American professional Basketball player who currently plays The 2002 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2002 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York LeBron Raymone James (born December 30 1984 in Akron Ohio) is an American professional Basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán (born September 20, 1975, in Bogotá, Colombia) is a Race car driver in NASCAR for Chip List of winners and nominees of the Laureus World Sports Awards: Breakthrough of the Year. Early years Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Korean-born parents Wie began playing golf at the age of four
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