Yao Ming's NBA arrival

[@azenkwed]

when an NBA basket ball player tell you "you're a big fella" , you certainly are.

[@RyZeDHD]

True

[@arn2840]

no shit sherlock

[@standoughope]

It's impossible not to respect Yao. His induction into the NBA Hall of Fame made me so happy. He was a major star on and off of the court. The off of the court impresses me the most. A man of that size could easily walk around being a douche to anyone and still get what he wants. Yao is too mature for that. He displays great character, a strong heart, a willingness to learn and a desire to help the community via charity. All around an awesome man.

[@amblypygi6651]

You know you're big when you have to lower your head while getting through a door made for NBA players.

[@tightcookie]

really like how Kobe trying to make Yao feel comfortable by telling him to do the tipoff

[@lyhthegreat]

+tightcookie it felt like he was being sarcastic to me...with him saying he was 7 ft 30 and all that shit..

[@Sakixlover]

he is seven foot

[@Alexander-gj9ms]

Actually Kobe was trying to encourage him to stamp his place on the game. The entire pre-match Kobe was in his ear trying to get Yao relaxed and not be so nervous.

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

RIP Mamba

[@yplay2]

Ruguoser Liegise 😭

[@frankieshaw7055]

"man get in there u 7 foot 30" had me dying bro 😂😂

[@CorRoh777]

Lmao kobe telling yao to jump, "Yao Yao you 7 ft 30" ROFL

[@Dekatries2]

I think he mixed his height in meters with feet. Because Yao is 2.30 meters Lmao

[@CorRoh777]

Dekatries no he was being sarcastic about his height, he was saying yao tall as FK

[@tonychen3368]

Hahahahaha! Yes!!!

[@askingwhyisfree7436]

LOL

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

RIP Mamba💔

[@luckyyu2004]

damn, a white guy that speaks perfect mandarin

[@12eveal]

there are lots of white guys and black guys that can speak perfect chinese lol

[@ichupichu5569]

Zemus no there isn't...

[@jeoffbenzos4959]

I am half Chinese and I know plenty of white guys in their 20s who fluently speak mandarin. It's not that uncommon.

[@luckyyu2004]

I am a chinese immigrant who live in California. It is still rare that a white guy who speaks chinese.

[@12eveal]

luckyyu2004 there are even tons of white girls and black girls out there that can speak perfect chinese. maybe you need to get out more. one of my best friends' girlfriend is white and she can speak not "perfect" chinese but she can speak a little and understand a fair amount

[@youtubingiseasy]

Such a humble guy, Mcgrady & all your fans miss you Yao

[@JJ-me1uw]

Hey you still use this account 4 years later?

[@EverythingIsMahogany]

@@JJ-me1uw what a weird question

[@breakaway2x]

Yao is right up there among the greatest ever Centers in NBA history. Considering where he came from and how good he got, his development was amazing. Size, skill, intelligence, could shoot FT, threes, layups, dunks, hook shots, fade aways, spinoramas, off the glass, great passer, blocker, grab boards, clutch in big game situations, and most of all, he is the nicest and funniest guy both on and off the court. How can you not like him and the total package? To me, Yao is the greatest, but in all fairness since I never saw the past greats, I only say he's among the greatest in history.

[@eurasianbrother1710]

One of the Greatest Athletes of all time Yao Ming

[@breakaway2x]

@@eurasianbrother1710 He was spectacular when healthy. The big toe problem was unfortunate.

[@eurasianbrother1710]

@@breakaway2x what big toe problem?

[@breakaway2x]

@@eurasianbrother1710 among many of his injuries, he also had osteomyelitis in his big toe. It's too bad he had so many foot problems because he was one of the greatest talents at center in NBA history.

[@eurasianbrother1710]

@@breakaway2x He was one the greatest basketball players of all time Edit: Agreed

[@FroZiroo]

that was the best nba all star,.,, all the legends in one game

[@JJ-me1uw]

You still use this account 4 years later?

[@rohanfitzpatrick7432]

Shut up

[@rohanfitzpatrick7432]

Cheddar 1 and you

[@nikoolay]

​@@rohanfitzpatrick7432 how about you

[@ionbbx9127]

I wish he at least won a ring.

[@egg2504]

Oh well he's getting the chance to get into the Hall of Fame with Shaq

[@tdy6688]

+YellowMamba132 There are many great players who didn't win a ring. Yao is not alone.

[@ionbbx9127]

tdy6688 yeah I know. AI, T-Mac, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, etcetera.......

[@nastyG184]

+Jordan Kan only the general basketball HoF, Shaq is going to enter the NBA HoF

[@ionbbx9127]

Eddie LM there's a basketball hof and NBA hof

[@jaykay8202]

with no doubt... THE BEST FREE THROW SHOOTING CENTER IN NBA HISTORY

[@jaykay8202]

FreeDog70 yao had better ft percentage. But yea

[@Antbeast23]

can we say shooting in general?

[@jaykay8202]

+Antbeast23// yep. Best shooter for any "true" center.

[@jaykay8202]

FreeDog70 he might have better a percentage. But yao is probably the best mid range and free throw shooter EVER. Just pure skill and talent. He once made 30 free throws in a row. The only center who made that. And his mid range is mostly a set shot bc he doesnt even have to jump with his height.

[@jaykay8202]

FreeDog70 no you dont have to say sorry. Percentage isnt always percentage since no one would say jordan isnt the best bc his field goal percentage is lower than shaq's. Most of the things in the world are opinions and facts. And saying yao is the best is just my opinion. % never is the biggest factor.

[@Mr1998df]

Yao Ming !! Go in there ! You 7 foot 30 Lmfao

[@admiralaokiji7889]

bruh he makes tim duncan look like a toddler

[@xiongnu6373]

Lol

[@pr0jv]

Yea made me dead 😂

[@SuperHorseman22]

he is,7 feet 6 actually

[@Calilou52]

@@SuperHorseman22 it was a joke idiot

[@Chris-ed1pw]

Yao was a class act. He knew the way he handled himself would reflect upon his entire country, and he represented them incredibly well.

[@shuaizhao1538]

不容易啊，老姚，现在再看当年，挺感动的 Life is rough, Yao finally made it!

[@thhui3793]

一去再不復返

[@いかす-t7f]

@@thhui3793 是的

[@Galactic123]

His English is actually really good. If I tried to learn Cantonese in just 3 years I would sound way worse.

[@ChrisGugliuzza]

if you live in that country, you'll be able to learn much quicker

[@韩国80年代民主光州事]

I‘m Cantonese bro

[@lootdood6151]

ChrisG- false

[@douglemmikey1082]

Pretty sure it's Mandarin.

[@anTsoziaL63]

it's Mandarin not Cantonese

[@uknow1377]

That boy kobe said yao u get on there u 7foot30 lmao

[@韩国80年代民主光州事]

😂

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

Came back here to hear say that. RIP Mamba

[@cruzj15]

Probably up there with one of the best big guys who's got the best footwork on the hardwood

[@sonisisuper]

+Job Cruz lol

[@Theugeneng]

only big man to shoot technical fouls

[@doritomaldonado803]

you see that YAO IS ALMOST AS TALL AS A LADDER LOL

[@plainnsimple78]

3:51 I love how even in the All Star, Kobe is directing Tim Duncan to get out of the way and telling Yao Ming to jump. Classic respect!

[@Deactivated_Account_]

2000-2010 NBA very entertaining The best ever!

[@IMOLDGREGG252]

He may not have been the best player but he was definitely one of my favourite players.

[@Antbeast23]

IMOLDGREGG252 he was really skilled and undervalued as a player I feel like.

[@赖凯婧]

He may not have been the best but at least TOP 10 of all time

[@uncledevin700]

Inster he mean for centre

[@Kathy-22]

One of my favorite nba player

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Better than Shaq in my opinion. Shaq just played bully bull, that's it, big guy pushing people around, that's it.

[@yurismir1]

He makes Jordan look like tiny :)

[@NaturalMonroe]

Makes shaq look like an average size man

[@jd3076]

And jordan makes yao like an average player MJ was untouchable

[@ericxu1242]

@@jd3076 bru what was that for i swear mj fans always so insecure

[@shafo4384]

@@jd3076 Zzz... MJ boot licker.

[@Kilooma]

@@jd3076 weirdo

[@curry2131]

3:49, still miss this man so much...

[@udcaps]

3:47 "yao smile a little bit" man was relishing the moment with the legend

[@justbeyourself8515]

Thanks for welcoming Yao and made him feel comfortable at home. This is what I really appreciate about African Americans, they give credit where credit is due and treat worthy people with respect. Btw I'm a Chris Tucker fan

[@newbz98]

😂😂 thanks for informing us that you’re a Chris tucker fan

[@kay-collins]

@@newbz98 😆😆😆😆

[@Slowhand871]

He has learned to speak fluent English and is a very humble of a person. His family and country should be very proud!

[@thebrucenasty]

get in there man! you 7 foot THIRTY!!

[@leilanikuuipo6004]

He's a beautiful soul! God Bless him and his family :))

[@SimonPhoenix313]

A damn good player, too bad his career was cut short over a foot injury. Thank you Yao!

[@ericzhu7758]

I miss Yao so much. If he didn't have those damn injuries, he could have been one of the best Centers of all time. 7'6 guy with post skills, free throw and middle range. damn 真想念姚明，中国骄傲

[@jgonzaga23]

He still is one best centers of all time.

[@Jus1408]

I followed Yao’ s career from the get-go and he was super shy , timid in his rookie year's first few weeks but once he got adjusted to culture, new country, teammates, he started to show aggression and confidence and blossomed. Sad his career got cut short!

[@L--jk1wn]

Already missing that era. Now big guy cannot survive in the league.

[@veganmikedizzle4303]

why?

[@romanoonamor7690]

'cause Ming survived? With all the injuries he had he can't be considered as "a survivor"

[@sIatt]

+Romano Bundy why are you replying to everyone gtfo

[@cks2020693]

because this era is more about quick pace and explosiveness, look at GSW. Big man in today's era is too slow on trasition for offense/defence that can really hurt you on fast breaking and get back to defending after rebound. I feel like the only centers that can do well in this era are centers that are dominant like all the HOF centers but there just isnt any right now

[@legend1092]

Traditional big men you mean. But players are already evolving to fit in this new quick guard centric game. Look at KAT as the next generation of big men, mobile giants that can shoot FT's.

[@jacksonzheng4288]

He is our hero, and we also appreciate the welcome and care from these friendly rockets mates😀

[@Andy-vx7xf]

Could've been a top 5 big of all time, if not for all the injuries..

[@dereklambert9551]

look at that white guy speaking very very Good in Chinese

[@donttreadonmeiwonttreadony2360]

I thought it was Korean....

[@zhengcheng8862]

@Michael Murrin Man, you are a legend.

[@ChrisS-rt3ow]

He becomes popular mainly because of his personality, he is humble, never angry and scold others, he also doing his best to stupid a foreign language so he can becomes part of the team. He follows order as a team so that's why both his teammates and fans like him a lot.

[@ceasarpagapong3047]

at 3:50 kobe telling timmy to get out for yao to do the jump ball

[@gb1709]

"You 7'30!" - Kobe

[@JudgeDredd_]

My man Ming and T-Mac were nasty I miss that squad so much

[@chevronso25]

LOL ben wallace tried so hard on that tip off :P

[@udcaps]

LOL

[@SenorAdrian]

7 foot 30 lmao

[@Channelindoorsy1012]

Best Central ever !Thanks for presenting us the most amazing Top 2 Centrals duel ever in the NBA history! That is Yao VS Gasol!

[@fengxp1010]

man, I miss him.

[@yaoming5398]

"I'll be back"

[@eduardoparaiso838]

Kobe hit him w the “yo Yao u jump u 7ft 30” 🤣🤣🤣

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

We miss you Kobe💔

[@MonkeyMan-uw8ox]

HALL OF FAME! for only 8 years! the best ever seven footer!

[@TheCory00712]

Greatest center of all time

[@raulexpositomusina3342]

u mad?

[@troybell5995]

+_L9 l 2Handsome what?

[@Doramuotoko]

+Cory Rardin from Asia

[@TNMUSlC]

+Cory Rardin Technically he is as in stat but career wise it will lose to shaq

[@evansherman7200]

Cory Rardin u must not know these dudes named wilt chamberlain, b Russell, and Hakeem o???

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

there will NEVER be another Yao Ming :(

[@Psychology_Tips101]

such a humble and gentle guy,Yao's a legend.

[@Leo-bj3od]

Yao started from a very bottom line which is far blow those native players. He's humble, skillful, kind, hard working with the people around. He truly deserves everything he got. What a legend.

[@thelead1565]

“You 7 foot 30” 😭

[@high-defRJ]

Yao had everything, to be one of the greatest ambassadors in league history in the 8-9 years he played. I can't speak on his game, but it always seemed like he was fundamentally sound with a great shooting touch - free throw/threes/mid-range, defense, rebounding ability, post game, and often get missed - his passing ability, not in terms of number assists, but having a good court vision. And of course, his personality was larger than life.

[@JeriDro]

C - Yao Ming PF - Hakeem Olajuwon SF - Tracey McGradey SG - James Harden PG - Steve Francis Houston Smokers cause they would SMOKE ANYBODY

[@awesomesause1116]

Kobe hypin Yao up 😂😂. Rest In Peace Kobe :/

[@bryantg1412]

This man adapted fast, and played very well against great players. Went back to China as BBall God. Great stories inspire. Go to a new country and play their game, learn new language, and succeed in a league of great players in less then 5 years. Certified Chingon!

[@tipdub]

Lol at that shot at 1:59. Yao looks gigantic.

[@Montano76]

Cause he is

[@KixTricks]

reminds me of the scene in iron giant lol

[@wxxcable]

Respect this big guy

[@karlferguson]

I love how the comments have swayed to illustrate another great Kobe moment. Also just quietly but I reckon Yao is the reason the NBA players are getting paid so well now because he bridged the divide to China which had such a huge influence in their love of the current NBA. (Despite the ups and downs of that relationship 😝)

[@jd3076]

Yao you jump get in there man you 7ftdamn30 lmfao 😁😆😅 Miss you alot kobe 🥺😭😭💔💔💔

[@g17yt99]

Real question : who will guard this guy in the nba these days lol

[@murphymoerf]

Boban 😁

[@rawstuffeveryday]

must've been a great feeling being welcomed like that 0:57 long live legend hof yao ming the china man

[@AntonioDeLaTorre-os2bq]

Yao Ming is 7 feet 6 inches tall

[@ARusso1192]

A truly gifted individual. I feel like if he was 7'2sh, he would've been quicker and more agile. Could've been Hakeem like

[@أحمدناصر-ض5خ]

* Why 7'2 (218cm) specifically ?? * Is this the best height?

[@icyboy771z]

2:57 translator was wrong, yao was saying his not used to the attacking/defending in the NBA.

[@Prophet293]

He said he's not accustomed to the pacing of offence/defence in NBA

[@udcaps]

have to correct you, translator was right. yao said Rhythm - pace is an ok interpretation

[@buickmonte]

Damn,i miss Yao,what could of been here in H-Town if he would of been injury free....thanks for the memories Yao.

[@Sul00777]

Facing the worlds best, is a more accurate way to describe what Yao Ming was getting ready for. Versus, “the nba’s best”

[@chuchuchuchia]

What if Tim Duncan was super sad he didn't get to jump :/

[@sleepyguy6201]

"he has been second to Shaw in the league" David Robinson : Are you sure about that?!

[@SherProductions11]

You can clearly see at 00:02 Yao ducking his head down so that he can avoid getting hit by the frame.

[@Karemaker]

He probably has to duck his head 100 times a day. I'm only 6'6" and have to duck under some short doors.

[@susanapitlongay792]

Yao is so tall, hes just easy to shoot the ball. Hes one of a great player🤣🤣😍. 👏👏👏

[@charliechan4274]

Yao is the most athletic 7'6" person in history. There were 3 other 76er NBA players before, but they were just simply too slow. 1 of them was actually 7'8"

[@Trenacetate43]

Yes. All of the super tall giys are usually built like a stick (manute bol) or fat like Shim Bullar. Yao had a very strong lower body. His calves and quads are powerful

[@arravYT]

wilt is the most athletic

[@buk6199]

​@@arravYThe's not 7'6.

[@oscaralegre3683]

@@buk6199 with shoes on Wilt was 7"2 or even 7'3 . Thats super close to 7'6.

[@jonahwu9230]

he didnt even speak english back then, you can see he has a translater saying mandarin.

[@goldendragon7853]

jonah wu exactly

[@jay-arrramos6804]

One of his best thing he learned was speaking in english,...his game was already good it was just polished when he played in the league

[@2dasimmons]

I remember when Yao 1st had to face SHAQ and they interviewed this people in China and they said they were concerned for his well being because eSHAQ was too big and strong! Funny.

[@UnknownPerson-ul1fn]

this man could be multiple MVP in the nba today.. if dirk was the stretch forward... yao was the stretch center

[@cangunduz7996]

Injuries ruined houston , i fucking love t-mac and yao. Yao had amazing balance and vision for such a fucking huge body

[@willsmith4355]

His career was over before it began. He never really got to prove how good he could have been.

[@mcc6972]

I miss Yao so much. And I miss Yao vs SharQ so much.

[@Deathss81]

What? 7ft 6in. (2,29 m)? OMG!

[@alejandroelbachatitas6466]

Kobe: YU 7 feet 30” LMAO

[@Dimaz42]

Yao is a giant because both of his parents were giants.. now I wonder how tall Yao's kids would be since his wife is also pretty tall 😁

[@Dimaz42]

ok his 12 years old daughter, Yao Qinlei, is currently 5'10" (178 cm)

[@kimeyabo144]

Proud of you yao ming love from china

[@pippenwang1074]

Still remember Kobe told Yao to learn to “loose” before game...

[@jebcockatoo6241]

I remember watching him live that dude had some tree trunks for legs dude was massive

[@lemonke8132]

Yao you 7 foot 30 lmao

[@cutypie878]

Yao is a product of science they taught him English his destined to go to NBA that's how great china is.

[@fore4kicks]

3:49 Kobe telling yao to get in there LOL

[@chingshunyung8796]

Yao would still be a great player if he was 6'11, that's how unfair he was.

[@mariacodiamat5928]

The Great Wall of Yao...

[@Elsagwene]

The Great Wall Of Yao. That is epic 🔥

[@blackitim8615]

mamba mentality: "you go there yao you 7ft 30" HAHAHAHAHA i miss kobe playing #heroescomeandgobutlegendsareFOREVER

[@JaggedRecordsVa]

WE NEED ANOTHER YAO MING IN THE NBA

[@deadmeatjb]

Dude with the glasses that was hired as a basketball expert and fluent in mandarin. Bet his story is interesting.

[@kko-punch7059]

Love our Yao Ming!🇨🇳

[@hectorlopez1069]

The big guy from China makes history of playing in the NBA for the Houston Rockets and becomes one of the best in the sport.

[@CS-bl2sz]

A great player，and also a great person！

[@XYz-co1ob]

Yao always gave dwight howard buckets. Also looks at his avgs against shaq

[@coltruiz7126]

Coming from the airport he was brought by the cab to Austin instead of Houston

[@Aswinishere]

Yao and MJ. Legend.