Yao Ming's 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Speech

[@fantasypolice]

For those who don't know, he arrived in 2002 with almost zero English. For a 22 year old adult from China to become fluent and minimize his accent enough to make a coherent 15 minute speech with humor and humility is the most impressive thing he's done in his career. I spent 9 years in China as an American Born Chinese and can't match 25% of the vocabulary he has mastered. Much respect, Yao.

[@kenlee2923]

Yep too much respect for Yao for me :) He is a legend that changed our lives in so many ways. I don't meet many pro althetes that are humble, especially not like Yao

[@fernie2583]

I COMPLETELY AGREE!! I'm PROUD of Yao and SO HAPPY for him too!!

[@jbosco3970]

@Connor G am sure you meant well. but it is not easy to learn a new language that is fundamentally different to yours - especially as an adult. Folks who have lived in Australia for 40 years have strong unintelligible accents.

[@dylanliu7190]

@Connor G says the guy who only speaks english looool

[@hahahihi-gj3gm]

it's very surprising how good he is actually in English lmao

[@WUZGOOD911]

His English got sooooo much better good for him

[@fernie2583]

It really did actually!!

[@perrywinklefartsniffer6630]

His English got sooooo much good better for him

[@WUZGOOD911]

@AR 777 i hope you're having a great day :)

[@ghosttoast8610]

@M nigga who asked

[@randomguy-fy4nr]

@M ok good for you

[@mrm1292]

This was a no brainer. Yao Ming easily a first ballot Hall of famer. He is a legend at Center. Hard to find a great big man like him.

[@CarlosReghis]

If Yao was an ABC he would never became greatest.

[@刘巴顿z]

Carlos Reghis True. But being a Chinese is exactly what made him Yao and HOF worthy.

[@philldafunk]

No. They did this to cater to the big money over in China.

[@33s60]

Because I being in the hall of fame also includes your impact off the court, and yao did that.

[@micawells2975]

@@刘巴顿z can't forget what yao did over China before he came definitely HOF

[@gabos7892]

Yao probably dealt with more racism than any other modern athlete

[@sarcasticsid5589]

GABOS Stealing comments for likes smh

[@arjantutt9081]

GABOS you stole that

[@sarcasticsid5589]

LP Luna Let that man vent...at least it's a original comment and not stolen from the comment section of another Ming video. 😂😂😂

[@dankestranch8738]

@Connor G bro who hurt u lmao

[@cb7773]

Yo I’m just here cause I pulled Yao’s pink diamond in 2k

[@hocuspocus1237]

Many don’t realise his impact on the NBA. Because of him he basically converted a whole nation which had nearly no relation to the United states, into a country of which over 50% of views to the NBA come from there. He is the reason over half the Chinese NBA fans love the rockets and all these mega superstars like Shaq, kobe and LeBron. On top of that when he came to the states he spoke zero english, so for him to than get up 15 years later and speak fluent english which encompasses passion, emotion, humour and humility, shows to me the true character he really is. He battled with racism, hate and being a kid all alone in a business where many Chinese athletes were unheard of. This 15 minute speech alone made me have more respect for him than his whole playing career, just because it shows the true side to Yao. Thankyou Yao Ming!

[@Slavenki]

Well said

[@packernz8410]

choomah

[@hocuspocus1237]

PackerNZ big fuckin leeezzzz mate

[@cowboytanaka6675]

The thing is that he had no other choice. The Chinese Communist government bred him.

[@dxwallace55]

Don't feel bad, I didn't know either and I was a fairly big NBA fan back then....

[@gagedegaetano6072]

Never thought Yao Mings voice would be like that

[@aaronmontgomery6977]

this isn't the first time he's spoke before

[@gagedegaetano6072]

+Aaron Montgomery it's the first time I have seen him speak

[@julianhalili4852]

what you think he'd sound like? pacquiao? lol

[@DrinkmoWater.]

+Jay Spizzy a Chinese Arnold shwarznigga

[@michelle7865]

God forbid he sound like Pacquiao.

[@nitty-gritty3885]

Damn... That voice, he's a great and hilarious speaker too

[@rockzhang]

NBA Skyline he is now a man with great sense of humor. and Most important thing I did was trying to blend in. the way he talks , the way he expressed his gratitude to the coaches, family, other peers, makes him not only humble but also respectful.

[@masonjohnston2427]

"Im a Texan and a Rocket for life" WE love you and everything you have done for Houston and for embracing us like we did to you. Forever love for you and your family🤘🏻🤘🏻🚀

[@swingmanseth4287]

Mason Johnston how bout them astros...

[@Wickssss]

Swingman Seth Astro’s some cheaters

[@kiddisley5890]

Im a knicks fan but i love yao. Im sure you Houston dudes really love yao.

[@blurzzmelo9547]

@@kiddisley5890 yes we do

[@leviticuscornwall9631]

@@swingmanseth4287 what about them? The 2017 world championships?

[@MikhailKalashnikovMiG]

Interesting to hear a Chinese citizen speaking in African American intonation. Really shows how different cultures can come together. Yao spoke really well too

[@AAAAAMMM]

"Thanks brother" - Yao

[@666lacklung]

Yeah he learned from fellow basketball players he spoke no English when he started.

[@miguelchavez4536]

That's that H-Town slang baby that's how we do down here.

[@joeldiao3215]

Because of Yao, many Chinese becomes Rockets fans. I am among them. Since the main color of Rockets is red, which is the same like China's flag. We were also kidding and saying that Rockets is team of China in NBA. Hope some day I will be in Toyota Centre and watch a game with Houston people.

[@domski7598]

Zhuo Diao Come watch james harden

[@christopherwelborn13]

Come to the city Bebe!! H Town will treat you like family. I got a spare room for ya!! #ClutchCity713

[@masonjohnston2427]

Htown welcomes you!!!!🚀🚀🚀

[@noragrets5553]

Zhuo Diao ...amen 🙏

[@kool-aidman2797]

Please tell your Government, leave the Philippine territories alone. Lol

[@AlearPaste]

That AI joke was perfect lol

[@boilermakers4l750]

Raiception 😂😂😂

[@oooohsnaaaap]

The delivery was just a smidget off. It needed a little more practice.

[@fabrizio4190]

M.H. L. This the real hidden gem

[@Messiii188]

Yea I laughed in class, fuck me

[@ygrocky475]

Raiception what time

[@kevinkeithkeith7950]

i really want to have Yao Ming just as a friend

[@LTRNT-d4b]

You gonna have sore neck, always lookin up when you talk

[@Orteguh]

E who da fuq just stares at someone when u talk

[@ajcph]

@@LTRNT-d4b lol!

[@Jay9966]

@@Orteguh its polite to look at people when they are talking to you, didn't your mother teach you that?

[@Jackson-gf8km]

@@Orteguh how else he gonna hear you

[@jonathanisom5657]

I love humble superstars. Great role models for young athletes.

[@kaled18]

R.I.P Dikembe Mutombo. You were a true legend, and your legacy will undoubtedly continue even in your absence. You remain one of my favorite players from the Atlanta Hawks.

[@seanswinton6242]

This has become a bit difficult to watch. It is hard to believe that all 3 of these men sitting on the stage have all passed away. 🙏🙏🙏

[@martyvenida]

@@seanswinton6242 😢❤

[@radioactivehands]

The saddest thing about Yao's career is that he had to end it right after his best season, when he was peaking, going on in his prime. He was averaging 25 and had an epic series with the Lakers and then he never got it back after that injury. If only he had like 3-4 good seasons with a better team.

[@Pipoy_99]

he woulda probably won a chip in 09 tbh. I'm a Kobe fan but that rockets team without yao and tmac went to 7 games.

[@9la523]

True but on the other hand retire after your best season makes you more memorable as a player

[@benlam8458]

@@Pipoy_99 Yes Scola and company had a lot of fight in em.

[@amplesstratleholm7609]

Him being as big as he was, plus being overworked in between NBA seasons and Chinese National Team duties, it's not surprising that his body gave up on him. It's a shame, really. His skill is HoF worthy, and he would've had some rings to his collection.

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

@@amplesstratleholm7609 Even as a Chinese dude, I'm pretty f**king annoyed how they made him play in those dumb Chinese national games. Like let's be for real... China doesn't have a chance at the Olympics or Worlds. How about we keep our global star athlete healthy so he can have a long healthy career that'll bring China more recognition than anything else.... Man.. I would have loved to see another 4-5 seasons from Yao. He definitely would have been a top 8 all time center...

[@Belowtherim]

What a classy, humble man. Lovely speech

[@kenlee2923]

Very Humble. :D amazing.

[@fuexiong2688]

I know right 😅 love it

[@eddiprince]

such a warm hearted man. Great speech from a sympathic athlete

[@Pa1zan]

No one can hate this man. Nothing but respect for Yao ming ❤! 🇨🇳🏀👨

[@KaibaCorpYT]

Your best chance can also be your last chance.... Words I'll start to live by.... Yao.... Thank you 😔

[@DungNguyen-vn3eu]

How can you not like this guy? Great basketball player and a better person. Congrats Yao, he and Dirk are my favorite non Laker players in the NBA.

[@zionmcfarland4365]

Dung Nguyen ay man it's random but it's 2019 and we're watching this lol

[@diegodeleon9622]

@@zionmcfarland4365 me too hahaha

[@lamefart]

Non Americans too.

[@LisaNaomi24]

Who is your favorite Laker if I may ask?

[@yurimargarin11]

U sir have a brain. Respect!

[@NallePu83]

Every year you see the smiling Scottie Pippen in the crowd

[@mangogranny]

Haha and where's chuck this year? Lol

[@bluelanmo]

haha that's true!

[@Crunch_Buttsteak]

He's kinda like a mythical creature at this point...the smiling Scotty Pippen

[@MrAthiestapostle]

NallePu83 chewing the same gum also

[@beyondintervals6606]

Smiling Titan!

[@lookatcurryman8793]

"Because I need more practice than him" Yao Ming is arguably one of the wisest men in the NBA history. He always knows what to say.

[@jiggs8073]

I don't get it

[@yurunzhou3838]

AI used to say a lot "practice" literally during a interview

[@seshions]

Most of his speech was said without looking down at his paper. That's how you know it was straight from his heart.

[@LisaNaomi24]

❤️

[@gregharrison5479]

It's hard to write a speech. It's rare to create an amazing speech. It's genius to write a fantastic speech and deliver it with kindness in a voice that is speaking a difficult second language. For us, this is easy to love and Yao is easy to love and now we know why.

[@justblaze3417]

His English has improved a ton, he literally couldn't speak a word of English when he was drafted.

[@Dglenn45]

if a chinese born man can give a 15 minute speech, I can give a 5 minute speech in class

[@sieteseiszerozero8970]

God bless this comment

[@darrenchan8100]

@@ryanliu117 chill

[@reganshaw4394]

Luis Ventura Anger problems, god damn get help fr.

[@MegaAnimal81]

Fuck You

[@domdon7877]

bruh the Asians are not getting the joke

[@jasonshabani1131]

Yao Mings voice is nothing how I thought it would br

[@DrinkmoWater.]

You probably thought he sounded like a Chinese Arnold shwarznigga

[@joe972]

Jason Shabani itsbecause hei s so ta l l

[@spiffyscorp3519]

Frl bro I thought he’d sound soft boy I was wrong

[@greatestever2146]

At least it ain't high pitched and squeaky

[@kenchung2675]

Even his daughter wasn’t spared from his slew of jokes! 😂

[@chordia919]

Lies, she is not trapped at home bc of soccer, she is trapped at home learning advanced calculus

[@jameslin5623]

chordia919 Let’s be real, that strict Asian parent stereotype only applies when the family is poor/middle class. Yao’s kid is set no matter what she does lol

[@blu9168]

@@jameslin5623 right these Asian jokes are mostly based on the middle class families

[@willyang4487]

chordia919 when can people learn to stop stereotyping other people?

[@magicalfrog2811]

@@willyang4487 I am from a middle class family and suffering from that. So could you please just call my parents and tell them it's just a stereotype and they don't have to act like that, so hard?

[@niceone1456]

When he was injured the last time, he could’ve sit out for the entire year while getting paid then retire, but he chose to announce his retirement early so that the Rockets don’t have to pay him when he’s not playing, huge respect!

[@iregretnothing4613]

damn cried during this got so much history watching Yao and playing against him in 2K the hardest dude to guard in history

[@junyorg1834]

Dead😂

[@Seanalbertt]

I don’t about hardest. But definitely a tall order. He could beat people so many different ways, that hook shot was literally unblockable, he had a good shot out to mid range, and didn’t even have to jump to dunk.

[@rldabombOG]

😂

[@anthonyfam5469]

Facts bruhh. Lol

[@derekfox302]

Yea bro the 99 dark matter Yao Ming is the best 2k cars evvvveeeerrrr

[@Mangcha007]

He has patience, different from other athletes. Not to disrespect some players who trolls and bully other athletes, but this guy dealt with them with tolerance. My respect goes to you, sir👍🙏

[@syst3mov3rride]

"Iverson should have been first because I need practice" LMAO...well said Yao, congrats to a guy who left the game too soon.

[@spensert4933]

Learned how to meme too!?

[@dxwallace55]

I would have fell apart if he went on and said "PRACTICE? MAN WE TALKING ABOUT PRACTICE!!!!"

[@konstantinosl6992]

This speech is really an expression of Chinese culture. Honouring everyone while staying humble

[@ricosavage4281]

If u dont cry watching this your not human. Thank u yao for all the memories

[@flair6400]

Str8 up.

[@kevinmora5662]

I'm a Spurs fan, so naturally I hate the Rockets, but you absolutely cannot hate this man.

[@radioactivehands]

What a great opening joke on Iverson, "Because I need more practice than him."

[@christophersinambela]

Calvin Chu he cried right

[@ryos555]

Can someone supply context?

[@freezy7630]

ryos555 Because of Allen Iversons interview talking about practice

[@OOHyeahpeggyhill]

we're talking about practice

[@DrCash7]

@@ryos555 Back during Iverson's career he and his coach were at heads regarding Iverson's play-style, being coachable, and him coming to practice. In an interview, he's asked about practice and why he was missing it. His response is... well we're talking about practice: Search: Iverson Practice Interview (actual interview). kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3inc4VogZqesKs&ab_channel=gordievsky Search: Chris Milk Terry Crews Practice (black and white commercial reference to the interview). kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJW8na18m72Xl9k&ab_channel=andreasavelloni

[@kimiantumblod7654]

Allen looks like he can still break some ankles at old age.

[@richj24]

Wow this was an amazing speech. His jokes are really good, and his stories are touching. The humble delivery is perfect. I thoughtlessly clicked on this video but I am genuinely impressed.

[@Slowhand871]

Yao knows more about the history of the NBA than 90% of Americans. The dude is an amazing person full of honor and grace.

[@sosabodiez5972]

His interview is the only one who is talking about the past and present. This video will never be forgotten 💯

[@changwang8235]

He deserves all the respect 'cause he actually is one of the most incredible centres. He had overcome so many obstacles like language and living in abroad far away from his home

[@ClipperFanW]

Tim Duncan's Hall of Fame speech is going to be 5 minutes long

[@mjvcaiisme2010]

They should induct Gregg Popovich at the same time so everybody can be home by 9pm.

[@arababanana6689]

+Lucas Lu :D

[@willstaywinning]

If that

[@SupermanHopkins]

+Lucas Lu Hold this W, man. You earned it today!

[@paviaan]

hope he goes unfiltered "erm...i don't give a fuck about being here. thanks pop...actually fuck pop and my minutes. goodbye forever."

[@adamchudwin1]

Yao is awesome. Great sense of humor.

[@georgecorona4460]

Lmaooooo "our daughter has to pay the consequences for choosing soccer over Basketball. "

"Ill fix that" 😂

[@oliviainekuaya751]

😅😅

[@dongweiliang9246]

George Corona Honestly his daughter will be great as a center forward in football

[@excalipoor]

Sound like a Chinese parent. But of course he’s joking. He’s expecting her to be a doctor/lawyer.

[@anti5520]

Imagine getting beaten by Yao Ming lmaoooooo

[@EduardoMartinez-hn7kd]

Good Dude. Humbling to hear him say thanks. You really feel how genuine he is.

[@beebeejeremy5838]

He's great and handsome personality forever in basketball-playing sphere. His speech is so impressive to somebody who desires to be a basketball player.

[@shihui444]

Yao's speech is so underrated, he sectioned his speech so well, and touched on all the major areas in a very systematic manner, from his beginnings to his Rockets days, mentioning his parents, the Chinese players who paved the wag, his Sharks days, the personnel who helped him, his teammates, his coaches along the way! I'm sure I missed some parts out too, thank you Yao

[@danolivercarreon2218]

Yao is very fortunate to have these 3 legendary centers as his HOF sponsors. May these 3 legends rest in paradise. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🙏🙏

[@GODBLESS-NORMAL]

He is not only a great player, he is a great man. I wish him a great success in the future.

[@cy9987]

This speech evokes so many bittersweet memories😭Thank you Yao!!

[@chrislattanzio8462]

Right man 😭😭

[@mistayuto]

I'm a Texan and Houston Rocket for life.

[@masonjohnston2427]

Yuto Hayasaka i loved hearing that❤️🤘🏻🚀

[@16capcom]

houston rockets*

[@alit5563]

Must be real real tough today.

[@lyfes_gud]

​@@16capcom singular is correct

[@rw740]

Amazing speech, one of the best HOF speeches I've ever heard!

[@justincho7017]

I'm surprised with how good Yao Ming is at speaking english. Sure, he has a little bit of his accent interfering, but nonetheless, a clear speech.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

Especially considering he didn’t learn till he was an adult

[@lamefart]

He sounded like a black dude trying to imitate a Chinese accent 🤣

[@miraeja]

@@lamefart I watched the whole video dying after I read this cos can’t unhear it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ahjeegoingsolar]

Beautifully written. Total respect to him trying his best to say thank you in a secondary language for him he only had so many years to learn. Yao has such a remarkable story. A tale of not only how great basketball can be to someone but truly shows that in this country you can achieve the unthinkable. I appreciate his impact players like him and Dirk have had on the game, universally brining fans together. Truly bigger than basketball. Thanks yao!

[@satisvibezzz]

Kahwi at the Hall of fame speech someday Kahwi:Breath Everyone:Applause

[@Lucas-zf8yq]

Muhammad haryanto prabowo man kawhi dont breath he absorbs oxygen from the air

[@karticacharya677]

Kawhi: * leaves *

[@radioactivehands]

“Your best Chance might be your last chance...” that was Yao and his Rockets era....😔

[@sadzambrano9722]

I read this comment at the same exact time that it was said in the video. Trippy.

[@anti5520]

SA&D Zambrano that’s happened so many times for me and it freaks me the fuck out

[@magicalfrog2811]

@@anti5520 youtube records your browsing speed, and order the comments accordingly. That's my guess, because it scared me a lot of times as well, so I have to brave myself with this guess.

[@tdanielt4153]

his voice kinda reminds me of obama

[@michelet6]

Now I know... that I'm a Hall of Famer

[@MrMuaythai84]

dont compare this legend to that fraud

[@jamylhurtado]

@@MrMuaythai84 Obama never was a fraud.

[@MrMuaythai84]

@@jamylhurtado yea he was pp in my country never greeted him when he came actually his asia tour was an embarrassment to the usa. no country greeted him. usually when leaders or kings or someone in higher power come they get the red carpet with people and soldier saluting them. Obama came down the plane to no one LOL ahahahaha. no one respects the guy he a teleprompter reader not a leader

[@jamylhurtado]

@@MrMuaythai84 still haven't explained how he is a fraud. You just explained how people don't like him, but here in U.S.A everyone loves him.

[@JutsuStealer91]

Yao Ming got jokes.

[@prosperous7243]

[@AlexGarcia-kv9sf]

With these speech you made my respect for you yao Ming.. your so humble and you never forget those people who help you to your basketball career. God bless you...

[@kevinbraden798]

God Bless. What a gentleman, who knows it took great players around him, and competing against him, to bring out his best.

[@jimchiro9813]

Good speech yao no matter we're we come from we do our best our language and accent make us different but your speech is pretty clear people understand✌

[@GottaBeMurph]

What a great speech. His language barriers were there but the delivery was impeccable. Late congratulations to HOF Yao Ming, your induction is well earned on & off the court.

[@B1GK1NG]

Much respect and love for Yao! Thank you for being a awesome ambassador to the game of Basketball.

[@mattyust6127]

His first few days in Houston had to be extremely difficult. I remember being in the Best Buy on I-10 and Bunker Hill shopping for cd's and in walks a man larger than anyone myself or anyone had ever seen. I could see him over everything else in the store and seriously was like the parting of the Red Sea. I walked over to him and said something stupid like "glad to have you in Houston" and he replied "thank you very much". I shook his hand and it was the size of a Volkswagen! He was with his translator who was extremely polite and I can't remember what I said after shaking hands with him but I'm sure it was something cheesy but Yao didn't look away or anything. Very polite and a true gentleman!

[@mattyust6127]

He really did so much for Houston.....embracing everyone along with everything this amazing city has to offer!

[@eed7445]

😂😂❤️✌🏾

[@matthewbell4173]

So sad to see his career end so short he was and still is one of my favorite big men of all time

[@TheServantGaming]

when he said sorry for my English I would've laughed if he started speaking Chinese haha Yao mings the best lol

[@christopherlin1129]

congrats! Yao. You totally deserve it. Proud of you.

[@censordat]

Legend! Ming Dynasty!

[@irg5325]

“I’m a Texan and Houston rockets for life” 🤘🤘

[@Zobin211]

What a lovely speech from a gentle giant. The perfect blend of humility and humor.

[@craigmarquez6429]

How the hell can Dikembe and Yao understand each other when they have a conversation?

[@theclaws141]

craig marquez with their elbows

[@cgonthebeat3741]

@john wayne gacey thats some funny shit

[@chrisring123]

😂

[@btaps_9856]

Friendship based on respect transcend language

[@eriklaguiraoficial]

craig marquez bruh 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@martymcfly9542]

Speech was amazing, but the ending was just beautiful. It sent chills up my spine! It awesome watching Yao play. Thanks for the memories sir!

[@michaelscatt1807]

Yao is probably in the top 3 of most influential NBA players of all time. Not the greatest in skill, but definitely one of the greatest humans to ever touch a court. The way he handled the amount of hate he got coming into the NBA was amazing. He didnt get mad and become a villan on the court, he didnt whine about it and blame everyone else for his mistakes, and he treated people who were mean to him with the same amount of respect as anyone else he knew. A truly incredible human being. I hope his height doesnt affect his health, i hope he sticks around for a long time.

[@deeznutz8320]

Why was he hated so much because he was Chinese?

[@michaelscatt1807]

@@deeznutz8320 yeah because he came from an asian leauge which black basketball players looked at pretty much as players not good enough to be in the NBA. When Yao came over they thought the only reason he made it to the NBA was because of his size and thought he would never last against "real basketball players"

[@JFitz626]

Not gonna lie dawg, “not the greatest in skill” was a clown statement

[@unitedbras]

Michael Scatt amongst center position players, no doubt he was one of the greatest on skill levels. Let’s not be ignorant about it

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

Not the greatest in skill? If he had another 4-5 seasons, I'm 100% sure he would make it to top 5-10 centers of all time. He didn't play long enough. But if he played another 4-5 seasons at the same level, he easily gets in top 10. Top 5 if he won a ring or two. Name another big man who could play like a BIG MAN in the post with the post moves, hooks, turnaround jumpers, and just back you up and dunk over you, shot 90% from the FT line, and block the f**k out of the entire league, and lastly, can hold Shaq and make Big Ben look like a child.

[@sloanNYC]

Pretty incredible, everyone likes and respects Yao, across the world. That's a true ambassador.

[@storm_jj99dc70]

We can all agree that Yao Ming is underrated

[@Alex234b]

Yao is funny as hell while giving amazing speech, totally deserving, congrats to him

[@zacharyponthieux8847]

Yoa Ming is the reason I became a Rockets Fan 🤘🏻

[@StreeTHiPHoP131]

A legend on and off the court. A humble giant that had amazing skills and makes me love the game even more

[@justasadguy5121]

I'm not even from the US, but damn when he said he would be a Houston Rocket & a Texan for life, it actually gave me chills Legend Yao

[@davidnadaud4859]

A class act, this guy was amazing, could easily have been the greatest center ever if those injuries hadn't derailed his career I love his sens of humour, priceless!

[@santinoanthonyz]

Him and Bill Walton could have been top 10 centers of all time if it weren't for injuries..

[@bigz19z67]

Defiantly Yao idk about Walton tho

[@rynjp]

Man, Walton was better than Yao even with injuries. Respect to them both though

[@nischal711]

@Ryan Walton was a NBA MVP finals MVP before injuries

[@jacobc2653]

@@bigz19z67 Walton led the blazers to their first and (sadly) only ring. He was an amazing center

[@zroysum]

@@nischal711 he has the record for fewest games played in a season to still win the mvp

[@flabellina9212]

Wow.... amazing speech.... classy... respect to Yao!

[@siliauvideography8245]

glad to see people with diffrent race and colour laughing and happtly together...this is entire human should be live ...

[@erichumblez]

Si Liau Videography that’s how it gotta be I’m Mexican my ex gf was from South Korea some of my closest friends are black one of my best friends his Asian and I live in a white neighborhood we all friends since I bbq a lot they always come over 😂

[@kaydstar_4652]

Why do people always have to bring race into everything?

[@siliauvideography8245]

@@kaydstar_4652 because the peoples demanding loves....see around us... Racism n killing innocent rises higher every day... Just my opinion✌️

[@gunprojects5398]

Amazing his confidence to address a crowd without speaking his native language, yet still winning them over, is nothing short of amazing.

[@farzadjahanfard]

Such a gentleman his gratitude is amazing

[@johannesnickel3817]

Happy Birthday Yao Ming!Great Man! You're just great!

[@CanadianPonchman]

Very nice speech. So humble.. congratulations Yao

[@roch3586]

This speech is one of the best ones I have ever heard. You don't get bored hearing it lol. Respect to Yao Ming.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Awesome speech, amazing man, ambassador for the sport and a humble talent. The NBA, USA and Houston were granted more than they could have wished for. He made the basketball world better and closer to the heart.

[@stpierrecanada1]

There never was and will never be another Yao. His game and impact in his short time is remarkable.

[@annli4898]

I couldn’t be more proud of him!! The most successful basketball player in China. And Yao is the reason that I like basketball at first.

[@kvz1926]

His speech is very good, amazing!!

[@simplego7196]

Big YAO!! till this day you still amaze us.

[@scullynorm6841]

He is actually contributing to youth basketball athletes development in China. It’s fortunate to have him.

[@paoloaversano]

I find this speech just perfect! Fun, entertaining, a lot of anecdotes, humble...

[@霖-q5h]

W

[@ziranzhao3009]

U little shit

[@aundreii151]

Bruh Yao Ming coming through with comedy, this shit is gold 🔥🔥😂😂

[@lessismore9021]

Yao Ming improved his skill every season in the NBA. The season prior to his playoff injury, he was unstoppable and the best Center in any given game. There was media debate on best center between Dwight Howard or Yao Ming. Any serious NBA fans would know the answer is, Yao Ming. former NBA Commissioner, David Stern, stated Yao Ming deserved the HoF honor for his involvement in expanding the popularity of basketball in China and bridged NBA for future success. He was/is the NBA ambassador of China.

[@cirene9590]

Yao Ming is so intelligent! His speech showed poise even though he was nervous and full of good humour. Simply excellent.😊

[@BloodyOrange]

Yao's was so fun to watch... One of the best centers to ever play in the NBA.. He gave a lot of great Center the business, especially Shaquille O'Neal. One of a kind! Yao Ming Houston Rockets #11

[@InmortalWarlordGaming]

Watching the early 00's legends getting inducted gives me chills...

[@niespeludo]

It makes me feel damn old