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“The NBA is a big family, and I think of all these rookies as my brothers. I still believe I am blue collar among the All-Stars.”

Quote by Yao Ming

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Yao Ming is a renowned Chinese basketball player, born on September 12, 1980. He became the first Chinese player to start in the NBA All-Star Game and was named to the NBA All-Star Team multiple times during his tenure with the Houston Rockets. Standing at 2.29 meters tall, Yao Ming was celebrated for his height and skill in the basketball world. more

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