Yao Ming
Yao Ming, star basketball player for the NBA Houston Rockets, first rose to fame as the 'Little Giant' in his hometown of Shanghai when selected to represent China in the Chinese National Team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics at the age of 19. Since then, this 7'5" tall powerhouse has become an international sports legend, winning his way into hearts of millions of fans around the world with his on-court charisma and stellar basketball moves.
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