A land of two billion people, China represents the next frontier for professional sports recruiting. Baseball has been the most agressive about harnessing Chinese talent, but Basketball has seen the instant impact with superstar Yao Ming. Standing 7'4" tall, Ming could play in the NBA on size alone. But he's more than just a big man. Like
Shaq, Yao can play the game with the best of them. As his huge talent develops into skill, it is a good bet Houston may see its own Ming Dynasty.
Philanthropist and Houston Rockets All Star Yao Ming today announced a major collaboration between his Yao Ming Foundation and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston .
Publ.Date : Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:00 GMTThe foundation of Houston Rockets star Yao Ming is set to announce a big donation to repair playgrounds damaged by Hurricane Ike.
Publ.Date : Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:19:04 GMTA small-town factory that produces about half the jerseys worn by NBA players could lose those jobs to lower-cost manufacturing centers in Thailand, the Buffalo News reported Tuesday.
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:36:41 GMT
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Before the 2002-2003 season, NBA great Charles Barkley said that if Yao Ming ever scored as many as 19 points in an NBA game he would kiss follow sportscaster and former NBA player Kenny Smith on his ass. Barkley ended up kissing a donkey brought on the set by Smith only a few days later.
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