Yao Ming, a 7’6 center from China, was discussed almost like an urban legend before his arrival in 2002 (he first appeared on radars at the 2000 Summer Olympics), and when the Houston Rockets ...

BEIJING (AP) — Former NBA great Yao Ming said Monday he and others had ... at a news conference to promote the Beijing Winter Olympics, which open in 18 days. Asked about China's relations ...

"I think the Beijing 2022 bid is a great opportunity," said Yao Ming, whose time at the NBA Houston Rockets made him a global star. "Beijing already has some good experience as an Olympic host and ...

None, though, have loomed larger than the former basketball star Yao Ming, who dwarfed fellow delegates ... in the basketball event at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. He retired from basketball ...

Three-time Chinese Olympian and eight-time NBA All-Star Yao Ming – arguably one of China ... enjoyed from the city’s hosting of the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. "One of the many ...