Yao Ming's Top 40 | Career Plays

[@JamesG1880]

Literally NO ONE could stop this man one on one. Forever wishing we could’ve seen him and McGrady play a few fully healthy seasons together. Edit: my family got to see the back to back Hakeem Championships. I was born in 96 and grew up with Yao and McGrady among others like Shane Battier, Louis Scola, Chuck Hayes, Rafee Alston, Aaron Brooks, and then eventually Dwight Howard and Harden. Love my Rockets and the legacy from Calvin Murphy to the 2023 fellas that are next up. Sengun, Green and VanVleet🚀

[@thatoneguy6109]

Those are guaranteed chips right there.

[@xuhuizhang6297]

That One Guy man if only we could get to witness yao tmac vs kobe gasol

[@ix69yn]

Don't forget that Nate Robinson actually blocked him once but yes I agree. Lol

[@joyicez]

@@ix69yn he block yao. Because yao never notice hate. He block behind blind spot

[@CarbibourNeil]

@@ix69yn that block was actually a foul, he poke Yao's Eyes. Nate admitted it himself

[@JOGH-ss7kl]

Was very agile. He could play inside, he could play outside, and if he didn't have those injuries he could've been up there in the top five centers to ever play the game. - Shaquille O'Neal

[@王珂-k7d]

He wasn't at the best time. Would have been even more dominant at this era

[@pierreshi6102]

@@王珂-k7d yes, smaller centers, and as skilled, if not more. Would've had an easy time posting and shooting fade aways, less risk of injuries too

[@ericcartman5952]

@@chadjones3532 would have, could have and did have more than you ever will bum

[@felipereyna1955]

I came to see if he was slow, I am surprise, he was very agile.

[@SCP-38I2]

@@chadjones3532 Yao destroys most bigs in the 80s and 90s quit bein an ass

[@oweerogee1263]

he got 9000+ points in just 8 seasons in nba, means every season made over 1000 points, he's not a black nor a white, but a pure asian, the best asian basketballer so far, and will keep that title for a long long time to come, don't know when there will be another one like him to appear in asia.

[@anxinqi4198]

我们也不知道

[@EdisonLee-ti6ee]

There is only one man likes him in human history. So guess how long we can have the next one

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

Yao Ming ALSO has more 82 game seasons played than LeBozo does! Ain’t that something?

[@icyboy771z]

​@@EdisonLee-ti6ee There could always be an Asian Michael Jordan not necessarily have to be a giant like Yao. But it's gonna be tough order to beat Yao.

[@mrharembro1929]

Miss him unfortunately foot and ankle injury led him for early retirement, proud times though for us Asians.

[@BirdSarus100]

Brah, he was a beast when he was healthy though, and he earned plenty of non-Asian fans my man. Trust me on that!!!!

[@osioshio9150]

love the pfp

[@galaxytraveler5779]

#ALM

[@darkestmuta1239]

He'd be the greatest big man of all time over trash shaq if he wasn't injured

[@bjmyman]

@@darkestmuta1239 Come on man....

[@houfu1624]

Bro this guy is a pure beast man.

[@nahor88]

Yao would have at least 1 ring were it not for injuries. The 2009 Rockets team was one of the best of all time, including the championship squads and the 2018 Rockets that took the Warriors 7 games. That season, Tmac got injured before the play-offs and Yao carried them past Portland in the first round. It was then on to Kobe's Lakers, and he was having his way with them. Then he got injured... and the Rockets led by Ron Artest and Aaron Brooks still managed to take Kobe 7 games. I have no doubt with a healthy Tmac and Yao, the Rockets wouldn't have lost more than 2 games all play-offs.

[@back2back379]

@@nahor88 I actually wish Yao was a little smaller, like maybe 3-4 inches shorter and 30 lbs. lighter. He would've lasted longer, and he would still have been dominant with his skillset.

[@readplays3442]

@@back2back379 he wouldn't last long even if he was smaller, China worked him to much into retirement.

[@ErenJaeger13]

@@back2back379 30 lbs lighter would’ve made him a literal stick and it wouldn’t have allowed him to play as physical as he was. Look at Manute Bol who was 7’7 but ridiculously underweight for his height and because of that he had more blocks than points because he couldn’t play bully ball on offense. If anything Yao could have gained 30 more pounds and would’ve been more dominant. He wasn’t underweight but he definitely wasn’t fat or ripped.

[@ErenJaeger13]

@@back2back379 For example Shaq was 5 inches shorter than Yao at 7’1. But he was 14 pounds heavier than Yao and was one of the most dominant players to ever play in the NBA in his prime.

[@XanderXel91]

I always forget that he wasn’t just tall, he was incredibly skilled. Great footwork, soft touch on his jump shot, Hakeem-like post moves. If not for injuries he could’ve been one of the greatest centers of all time.

[@StarWarssMania]

I already think he is, along 15-20 greatest centers oat

[@m3gusta17]

Shaq himself said if not for injuries Yao would be a Top 5 center all-time. And it's next to impossible to see Shaq give props to other centers. That's the highest imaginable praise coming from one of the stingiest when it comes to compliments.

[@RightInFrontOfYou]

If not for injuries, Yao would be the greatest.

[@blankname6629]

People have already forgotten how good he was. I saw an idiot compare Zach edey to him. Zach edey looks like a guy who just learned basketball

[@RealKalkh]

he is one of the greatest. he is HOF

[@radhawkman2249]

My opinion he’s one of the most skilled big man ever

[@radhawkman2249]

V Linh stfu dumbass

[@ricosavage4281]

By far. Hes the best center ever

[@harrisonhou08]

philly g yessir hes my favourite houston rocket player and all time favourite

[@ricosavage4281]

@Mohammed Beg (434MohBeg) everyone u named wouldnt be able to guard him at all. He would own everyone u named easily

[@lukeskytirona7853]

Top 15

[@sleepy40]

The only player to make Shaq look like a regular size NBA player...

[@kaishi5744]

ha ha

[@数根朽木]

ha ha lol

[@jesusname3028]

Yao and Hakeem.

[@leon0802bmw]

@@数根朽木 卧槽 老哥你真是无处不在啊

[@数根朽木]

@@leon0802bmw O(∩_∩)O哈哈~ 缘分阿 这都能遇见

[@gregward7255]

As a Houston Rockets fan who watched NBA games since the early 80’s I think Yao was on the verge of becoming an unstoppable force when injuries ended his career. This man would’ve went down as one of the all-time greats. He was an awesome player and a gentle giant. Thanks for the great memories Yao!🎉

[@Alvaro.240]

He was a monster as a Lakers fan I can tell you they win the Playoffs series againts the Lakers in 2009 If he didn't get injured. He was peaking no doubt He was on another level in the first round versus the Blazers

[@ngangakin]

he was really good, had humor and his smile made me smile

[@doggo_87__60]

His smile is the best meme ever

[@ErenJaeger13]

This man’s quickness, agility, footwork, athleticism, and all around skill for someone who was 7’5-7’6 was absolutely ridiculous. If Yao stayed healthy he could’ve been one of the most dominant players to ever play the game. Up there with Wilt, Kareem, and Shaq.

[@weilixu4879]

He absolutely is.

[@doktorhypebeast]

With today's load management style, Yao could've easily stayed healthy for at least another 3-4 seasons

[@ThatKidWitTheAfro]

If I’m building a goat team, when it comes to center, I’ll take whoever in the first 3, but in the 4th, I want angry prime Yao Ming. Lol.

[@legm5298]

You forgot to put Hakeem among these greats

[@RocketPoweredup]

@Deviunn Yao is listed at about 7'5 or 7'6 but when u ask players like shaq they always felt yao was a bit taller. I willing to bet he is closer to about 7'8.

[@pootieaz]

Yao was so, so skilled at that size. No one who's played at that height was even remotely as skilled as Yao. Tremendous touch, great footwork and an excellent passer with a dependable 15-18 ft jumper. Even better as a person so it seems.

[@Nathan-ry8kv]

“They forgot about the great wall.”

[@ryanwhite6900]

@@poly_g6068 it’s not racist ming is from China

[@poly_g6068]

@@ryanwhite6900 It's the funny kind of racist tho

[@shirwahassan1346]

@@poly_g6068 it's not racist cause they're not assuming hes from Asia or China, they know hes from china

[@1joaootavio]

@@poly_g6068 You don't even know the difference between xenophobia and racism, just cut the crap.

[@poly_g6068]

@@1joaootavio Calm down.

[@matthiaslim6651]

Look at Yao, so inspirational.

[@ryanhedge3587]

yaooooooo minggg

[@solowarrior1145]

My favorite center of all time. my favorite part about his game is his soft touch. he was truly talented

[@88tracks]

This man bodied Kevin Garnett, Dirk, Tim Duncan, Shaq, Alonzo Mourning, Ben Wallace, and both Gasol brothers. No one else can say they did that. Also made Carmelo look like a kid.

[@antoninicolas6222]

Hakeem probably would too and it makes sense cause you can tell Yao studied Hakeem’s footwork and both being 🚀🚀🚀, it’s amazing to see skilled big men who don’t have to rely on power and strength as often

[@mattryan5706]

He was 7'6 300+ Pound had 7 inches and 60 pounds on most people covering him and he was very skilled for his size. And he wasn't soft like people expected him to be i miss Yao he was a beast

[@bp8300]

@@antoninicolas6222 There's also a video who hakeem trained Yao his footwork.

[@only1draco]

Facts Yao was just different one of my favorite NBA players of all time truly miss him he was a freak of nature

[@EPICWILDETAILING]

You forgot Dwight

[@SancLunatic]

He's probably one of the most enduring >7'5" players ever. Its very difficult for a players that tall to maintain even a moderate level of athleticism and health. For him to play at the level he did and for that long is remarkable on its own.

[@TheEchoeman]

Yes, it's difficult. That's why Yao broke his foot all the time.

[@goodnamestaken]

@@TheEchoeman The real miracle is how you don't break your foot walking out on your driveway carrying that much size

[@Jason-se1ke]

Yeah I've seen players as tall or even a bit taller than him here on YT, and every last one of them is so damn slow and uncoordinated that they would be forever relegated to their high school's JV squad if not for their height. The fact that Yao could perform spin moves with legitimate grace is just insane. Not to mention how smooth his jumpsuit was.

[@amidabuddha4298]

All the best

[@thisasiankidistrashfordram374]

Heck, even 6' 9" players get injured easily when they're not careful. Being a giant comes at a steep price.

[@kevinwhelan2339]

One of the best centers of all time 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@WoeiFoongChen]

One of the best big man of all time. Had the height, the size, the technical ability and the basketball IQ. One of the most complete centres of all time. Was a pleasure watching him play.

[@nikeismygfxu5515]

dude well said!!!!

[@Jerome-uk5ck]

Yeah if only not for his injuries but that's just big man problems

[@paulgeorge9228]

Him wilt n hakeem among the best

[@footballbabybaby]

7'6 Strong build Humble Skilled Good defense Can shoot Good free throws Good post moves Belongs on hall of fame A great player

[@kevinchan2861]

@MangoTangoFango hell yeah if not Kobe hurt his knee on purpose. Great karma to Kobe.

[@youngdre9866]

@@kevinchan2861 chill bro I don’t even like Kobe but that’s drawling

[@rajin6824]

@@kevinchan2861 dark💀

[@stephcurry8861]

@@kevinchan2861 damn 😳

[@stephcurry8861]

@@rajin6824 damn😳

[@leftnut6578]

One of the most underrated players for sure. If only he had more healthy seasons to play. He was 7,5 and can shoot pretty well for a person that size

[@bobbyjonas2323]

Not just pretty well. He was shooting better percentages than shooting guards

[@whodatjt]

The footwork, coordination and athleticism he has at 7’6! He was a beast that unfortunately suffered foot injuries

[@Aapje1]

Ur handwork is even better shawty

[@kashe747]

@@Aapje1 however you got no hand game lmao

[@alisa2284]

A 7’6 guy with fade-aways and hooks in his toolkit, how could others block him. In his prime, he is one of the unstoppable scorers

[@Godfather_Al]

Everyone loves Yao Ming

[@ironheart7025]

The Iconic meme

[@martonszirmai5591]

Except his enemies

[@Astelch]

in the words of flight: YAAAAOOOOOOO

[@dolphinline1233]

damn this big guy is strong but playing much skilled. Modest and friendly off court

[@JM-wn6gu]

Yao ming is not just a pride of China, He's pride of Asia.

[@Camus886]

Yao ming just pride of himself,Not China and Asia,Because he practice by him self,injured,hard work by him self,not others,The fame just belong himself.

[@kidkulafu4102]

What? Asia is not china?

[@EdisonLee-ti6ee]

Exactly

[@zaszlovjanos]

He's pride of the Internet😊

[@Earthonlineplayer1]

@@kidkulafu4102not only but also

[@flone9872]

For his 40th birthday, NBA did a sweetest thing, HAPPY BIRTHDAY YAO.

[@aaronjay9325]

When he came into the league, I was young with a younger mindset thinking "Dude is almost 7foot7, of course he can do that..." Now, I'm older and I can see this was a very talented big with great foot work and soft touch around the rim.

[@jonaldgobaton8086]

me too. kinda miss him. No bigs with that size can do what he do.

[@palat3362]

One of the most dominant big men in the league in his time. May he reside in the hall of fame for eternity.

[@conormulrooney1217]

This man would have been one of the best centers of all time only for all the injuries he had

[@hellbent4387]

He is one of the greatest centres of all time. In my opinion he could’ve been the greatest

[@wadeburner]

Maaz Ahmed Lol this is a joke right?

[@vitolee586]

he already is

[@samareno9238]

@@wadeburner that his/her opinion. so what's your problem here? stupid.

[@Josh-wb5ur]

EA Orbital how’s that a joke. He is a really good center and if he wasn’t plagued with injured he would’ve been better than shaq. Not only that but he did beat shaq on multiple occasions

[@jijapuli]

This dude was literally too skilled and strong that his body couldn't keep up. Hands down one of the best Rockets players ever.

[@The1percenters_era]

3rd! 1s: Hakeem Olajuwon. 2nd: James Harden

[@anxiety1018]

@@The1percenters_era Moses malone

[@The1percenters_era]

@@anxiety1018 after harden and hakeem

[@anxiety1018]

@@The1percenters_era but he is better than yao

[@jantaganas8822]

mc grady?

[@handmeadozenbeers8655]

Shout-out to Yao, majority thought getting him was a dumb idea, went through stereotypes and racism. Just kept playing, kept his mouth shut and let his game do the talking.

[@eri.the.hooman]

Thank goodness, I was able to see this man play in my younger days. Yao's definitely a skilled big man and definitely a top 10 center.

[@jonathanmoore322]

This video is a highlight real of NBA stars who all played in 2000's, but they all are just looking around at each other with shocked and defeated faces, like "How were we supposed to defend that?"

[@goodnamestaken]

Imagine how demoralizing it would be to draw yao and just know your defense stats will be trash that game.

[@jamesearl2477]

😂

[@jl_117]

when he was playing, I feel like people thought he was just tall. now he is a certified NBA legend

[@james-huang]

In fact, Yao was also excellent at international basketball games such as Olympic and FIBA. He once led the China national basketball team to enter the top 8 at 2004 and 2008 Olympic Game respectively. He's one of the most excellent big guys in the world in history.

[@vincentxu8217]

It's quite amazing how much he has done at such young age, he was a team star, a team owner, a nation official and now an international official. He's truely a giant, both literally and figuratively.

[@anticringepolice]

Wtf is an "international official"?

[@vincentxu8217]

@@anticringepolice What I mean is he's the chairman of the basketball association of Asia, sorry if my wording is confusing

[@卡卡罗特-k5v]

@@vincentxu8217 他是中国篮球协会的主席。没有人怀疑他是个天才运动员，同样也没有人怀疑他是个糟糕的管理者。

[@COGNITIVE90]

Yao ming was the only Center I remeber being good at free throws back then a man ahead of his time

[@Pilzkopf190]

What a guy absolute legend Love him for also being very humble throughout his career.

[@edouble9573]

A lot of people will think he was a good basketball player just because he was super tall, but this man had legit basketball skills and moves. If anything, being that tall only makes it more difficult.

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

whenever people say yao was good only cuz he was 7'6", i immediately know they know nothing about basketball

[@icyboy771z]

There's others whose 7'6 who isnt that good like Shawn Bradley.

[@nolan4826]

Tall makes it difficult yes but it makes defense so much easier.

[@williamfeng6706]

@@nolan4826 not Mandy can handle the size pressure on their body, Yao at that height was amazing, you really think it’s that easy? True that he has height advantage for defense I agree

[@poodie3887]

@@williamfeng6706 the taller you are to the court it is easier though

[@ericzhu7758]

He makes 7 foot guys look like a point guard. Lmao. And he can shoot free throws, with good post moves, behind the back dribble, sky hook, fade away, good mid range jumper. He is one of a kind

[@ryu-ken]

If he grew up in today's era he would've had a 3 too lol😅

[@BootsandUtes]

Yao Ming's mid-range was so pure that his pump fake from 12-18 caught many defenders. Growing up I wasn't a Rockets fan, but I miss watching this guy play.

[@andyng5321]

What is mid range and pump fake?

[@BootsandUtes]

@@andyng5321 Mid-range shots are any shots outside the key (painted area near the basket), but still inside the perimeter. Pump fake is when the shooter acts like he's about to shoot, but does not release the ball. Basketball players do this to get the defender up in the air. When the defender is in the air and lands, it gives the shooter time and space to shoot uncontested.

[@andyng5321]

thank you@@BootsandUtes

[@BootsandUtes]

@@andyng5321 Happy to help :)

[@Almondetare]

This is me playing basketball at a kid's park with 9 yr olds.

[@LeechUFC]

FBI open up

[@pok8561]

Dylan James Chang bang bang bang

[@zarvillemcmxcvi9911]

LOL 🤣

[@LS-jk3fk]

Little kids: "can you dunk?" so annoying bruv

[@Cat_Valentine63]

Couldnt be more true🤣

[@MountainMace]

Man, Yao was a legit god. Beasted and stunted on so many fools. Fade away impossible to stop.

[@Fang_Of_Metsudo]

In 2k11 my career I was a PG on the Rockets and the pick and roll with Yao is still the most broken play I've seen in a 2K game.

[@yewang7787]

I'm playing 2k17, sad for no Yaoming and Kobe

[@Kharma_45]

@@yewang7787 they're in the classics tho

[@yewang7787]

@@Kharma_45 thks

[@Kharma_45]

@@yewang7787 there is current, all time and classics category

[@icyboy771z]

Yao is like a god in 2k.

[@meowdi8447]

I wish Tackos watching and learning And Coach Brad use him often

[@dasupremegentlelad4321]

Tacko does not move the same as yao and isnt quick enough to replicate his play style. Tacko has heavy feet. Yao was a threat to shoot too

[@Gatagofast]

I hope he can get better

[@rickyssj7695]

Tacko is too skinny and horrible footwork Yao actually got muscles and has good footwork

[@charlieblake4552]

@@rickyssj7695 Yao was skinny asf

[@rickyssj7695]

@@charlieblake4552 do u know how hard it is to gain weight when your 7’6 and that guy was not skinny he was posting shaq in the paint I wanna see Tacko post up shaq if you think Yao was “skinny” he may look slim but he was strong asf 🤦‍♂️

[@littleshepherdcupw.6609]

Even my breath coming smoothly after watching this. I really miss those super stars from the previous NBA.❤️

[@jaysonmartinez9718]

One of the best centers in NBA History. Salute for this man. 💪💪

[@yevgenitorres6058]

Could have been top 5 if stayed healthy

[@lemokshjames]

Underrated legend! Imagine he could've still been in the league!

[@GatCat]

I love how Shaq eventually embraced this man. The story of the NBA would not be complete without Yao Ming. Such a great ambassador of his country.

[@cesar9496]

Yao was amazing, played with heart and loved this city. Freaking injuries didn’t let him alone. I still remember that Dallas series where we were up 2-0 with TMac and we blew it. That was a good season but didn’t last 😔

[@Its4RealNotAPhase]

Yao was not only big, he was extremely talented. Being big isn‘t enough. Look at Shawn Bradley.

[@SCP-38I2]

LOL IKR. Yao was one of the only few people that took Hakeem's class and learned well from it, Dwight took Hakeem's class and he plays just like a mini shaq :/

[@ericzhu7758]

Tacko Fall also 7’6. He is too weak

[@samtheman4307]

Had that dream shake from Hakim and one hell of a soft touch at the line, this man was a monster and wish we got more out of him.

[@fungivan1997]

Shaq saids yao is the only guy blocked him 3 times in a game and they can't stop each other, and if yao's career didnt ended too soon, he would be one of the top 5 of center that shaq played with.

[@一个大妈两朵花]

3 times in a roll！ But still shaq get 38+13 something

[@Godfather_Al]

7:27 #4 yeo that's not fair lmao. not even shaq did that to ben wallace

[@yingjiezhao5237]

Absolutely PHENOMENAL! Never a player plays like him before and after

[@JiTiAr35]

I will watch NBA again if there are players like Shaq and Yao again.

[@solidstatedrive]

Giannis

[@aspect9424]

@@solidstatedrive overrated

[@solidstatedrive]

@@aspect9424 haha

[@SANMIITTAI3]

@@aspect9424 ez 50 points + finals mvp haha

[@lloydstanford6070]

@@aspect9424 how is he overrated. He's one of the best 2-way players that the game has seen and just dominated his way to a finals mvp at 26

[@abdullahussien6683]

the greatest quote Yao ever made when he first came to the untied states for the first time and said he felt like he was born again after going into the hood!!

[@kinggamer7889]

My favorite center of all-time. Dang it would have fun to watch him in the modern era

[@lilskiess66]

Still remember watching Yao Ming a lot when I was younger,always loved watching him play,such a great classy player. Wish he could have stayed healthy would definitely be one of the best ever.

[@seyahtan24]

Never seen another 7'5 - 7'6 move like him. Others were uncoordinated as all hell and too damn slow. Yao was truly a beast!

[@jasonanno3881]

His athleticism and touch are so far above anyone else in that super tall category. Like not even close.

[@xum0007]

I’m apparently destined to be exactly 7’0 (I’m 6’6, age 14) and I’m pretty fast. Hopefully i don’t lose my speed with the extra inches.

[@andraaxmay]

Victor Wembanyama

[@hellosurvivor97]

​@@andraaxmaywemb runs faster than Yao.But Yao spins much more faster than Wemb

[@yongliu-q2f]

@@andraaxmay Yao's shoot is much better than Wemban.

[@ChrisS-rt3ow]

This giant is just too OP, can get rebound, can block, can pass, can shot 2 points and 3 points, also humble...

[@ragingfiip]

2:06 LoL, wtf was Andre Miller thinking?! Dude can barely jump over a shoelace, how tf he expect to dunk over a 7'6" center??

[@beko466]

Do u remember when Nate Robinson blocked Yao Ming....nba is a place where anything can happen...so who knows..Andre Miller could have succeeded...but unfortunately the great wall stopped him

[@ragingfiip]

@@beko466 Nate Robinson is one of the most athletic players in the history of the NBA. In his prime, he had a 43.5 inch vertical, which is among the top, most impressive, and highest verticals in the history of the game. Andre Miller is a completely different story. He was never considered a particularly explosive or athletic player. Moreover, Nate Robinson is the only player to ever win the NBA dunk contest 3 times, which is a testament to his exceptional leaping ability. Whereas Andre Miller, in his 16 year career, barely has any memorable highlight dunks. I wouldn't expect Andre Miller to dunk over an average forward, much less Yao Ming, who's one of the tallest players in NBA history.

[@backwards9772]

@@beko466 we can't compare Miller with Robinson. Compare him with someone like Khris Middleton

[@fycfyc1]

back then if you dunked on Yao you are in a special club. lotta people deliberately tried to dunk on him whenever they had the chance

[@ragingfiip]

@@fycfyc1 Yeah, that's true, but Andre Miller believing he'd be able to dunk over Yao is the equivalent of Dwight Howard believing he could win the 3-point contest. It's just not his forte. Miller's leaping abilities are less than stellar, to say the least. I doubt the guy has even dunked more than 15 times in his entire 16 year career. Of course you expect high flyers like Vince Carter, T-Mac, Jason Richardson, Desmond Mason, and Josh Smith to try. I'd even expect smaller guards like Baron Davis, Steve Francis, and Antonio Daniels to try... but a guard like Andre Miller, who lacks the athletic abilities of the aforementioned players, expecting to dunk on Yao is a nice, little fairytale.

[@XD-yd8op]

This guy literally give the game a hype atmosphere looks his teammate every time he make dunk block assist are surely exciting to watch I really wish to have seen one of his game this guys truly it’s a monster that cannot be stopped on his prime 🥶🥶

[@youngbae5187]

Because nobody has ever saw a 7 foot 6 so skilled. Yao Ming is what Tacko Fall is if Tacko Fall is actually good. Lol. Tacko is the same height as Yao, but people always treat him like a meme. Nobody treats Yao as a meme because Yao is an actual star.

[@RyansRetro]

I only looked this up because I was playing against him on NBA Ballers and holy smokes this man operates like he does in video games.

[@thebioookemist]

Yao: enters the game Small big mans: oh no, bully ball again

[@bluebird6327]

lmfao

[@Mgblz]

There's no small big mans Well not anymore without yao ming

[@remnant24]

@@Mgblz With guys like Marjanovic and Tacko Fall there's definitely small big men.

[@ohdaUtube]

BBQ cornish hen

[@ErenJaeger13]

@@remnant24 Their skill is nothing compared to Yao’s though. Other than the rebounding and paint defense skill. But that’s mandatory for anyone who’s like 7’0-7’7 that’s played in the NBA.

[@marukchozt6744]

Growing up I thought he was soft because he literally made all those over-the-head dunks look so smooth and effortless... He doesn't explode but he's deadly indeed

[@andrewedlavisores1455]

Yao's fadeaway is one of the most unguardable shots of all time

[@CurtisL8.3066]

Yao used a great fadeaway and a hook shot to score so many of his baskets. He was a great scorer because of his ability to get deep position on the block. By the time the defender realized it, Yao would seal them under the rim and have a bunny. He was so fun to watch, guy was just completely unstoppable one on one. I miss watching him play.

[@mikehink4062]

Yao was nice man. So much better than he even gets credit for. His touch was so amazing for a center, let alone for a 7’6” center... he was basically unstoppable 1-on-1 or in man to man. Also a very smart player. He had a pretty complete game from A-Z. Wish we could have seen him play longer but I’m grateful we got to see him play at all.

[@TheSonic813]

He was not only a tall man, he was very skilled

[@chrisboriqua8878]

When the nba had actually skilled big men. And big men that played like bigs.

[@Skrrr685]

Anthony Davis play like this if you watch them highlights

[@beachboytyler7574]

Jokic is crazy wymm

[@trento5479]

The nba has plenty of skilled bigs stop it. Jokic is one of the most multi dimensional talented big men we’ve ever seen, u got guys like AD, kat, embiid just to name a few

[@chrisboriqua8878]

Jokic may be skilled but yall stop it. You see how these big men play come on Anthony davis maybe comes close to that. These dudes dont hustle defensively like bigs use to partially i believe cuz of the weak nba rules but stop man. Kemp, pat, shaq, Hakeem, young kg, malone, young dwight, ben wallace those dudes will smoke any big in league today. Plus the bigs today be out there running around like a guard. If u put any of the guys i mentioned one on one with some small pf like pj tucker. Pj tucker would ask to get taken out thats how bad he would be destroyed. I see on a game basis small guys like that stopping bigs. Plus these dudes consider a post up game a turn around hook shot. They forget about post fades, up and unders, dream shakes, drop steps. Stop these guys today are nothin to how bigs use to be

[@cks2020693]

@@Skrrr685 AD is very similiar to KG, which in 2000-2010s would be more of a PF position depending on the opponent C

[@tommytexter4054]

Yao is so dominant inside with his height and also post move. At the meantime, he also shoot incredibly from mid range and free throw line. What a combo.

[@redherring4119]

7'6 and moved with EASE. Absolute freight train. What a player. What a man.

[@Avenged_07]

Yao is one of the most powerful center ever! 💪 🏀

[@chipinglesby6755]

I remember watching Yao Ming. What a legend!! Like if you agree

[@JaysonHoang14]

The biggest what ifs in the NBA. We watched Yao figuring out his strength and superpower in real time like Giannis. Yao in the modern NBA would be unstoppable. His shooting touch and power down low was unstoppable. In the modern NBA, he would be able to stretch the floor and dominate in the paint

[@rogertsui5568]

Yao Ming made sky hooks with dream shake You couldn’t even hack-a-shaq because he shot free throws so well

[@michaelp9061]

Yao was a true artist in the low post. NBA don’t play this type of player / game these days. Huston was lucky to have him.

[@artrimiks]

once in a generation player. i miss yao.

[@skyrisetempest1452]

Damn he is so fast for being so tall

[@zelkage4817]

Best asian nba player

[@xiadaxu]

While other players are on vacation in the NBA, he still needs to return to his home country for training and playing games, which is also the reason for his premature injury retirement

[@indra.k8229]

Every fans of basketball must loves him.. Mr.Yao Ming youre true legend in NBA history.🙏🙏🙏

[@adhirespati]

was having a great career, now having a great life. So much respect for the great wall.

[@leoleorueras904]

If this guy played today, we wouldn’t see Wemby having this much fame.

[@lukamagicgod]

Hell no, yao is great but the game today would be too fast for him. Also his legs wont keep up. Hate this casual comments, always overrating the past. Yao is skillfull big but not near how skilled bigman are now todays. NBA is evolving, everything has evolved even Human behavior.

[@DeTAYL.]

2:07 What was Andre Miller thinking? 🤣🤣

[@backwards9772]

tried to pull a Jr smith

[@tk9839]

he wasn't thinking...

[@peakyboys]

What the hell in the world Xd

[@EzStevie2k2]

was a nice try

[@MarcZornosa]

Happy 40th Birthday Yao!

[@LordZevv]

That's crazy he's just now only 40. He retired so early!

[@MarcZornosa]

​@@LordZevv Injuries ended his career.

[@bt4064]

Many great NBA superstars including Shaq admitted that they created this machine. Yao only got stronger and better each time because they were aggressive on him. Injury was Yao's greatest enemy.

[@bobthebuilder6852]

Yao Ming is underrated. Like if you agree

[@firegod8158]

reply if you agree

[@ayyyayay]

yup were still begging for likes

[@MysticMungusSlungus]

He never led the league in anything, he only won one playoff series ever, he never won a single major regular season award, and he was never All-NBA first team. Despite all of that, the NBA made him a first ballot hall of famer, making him the least accomplished first ballot entrant. Yao is rated just fine consider he never did anything major, other than make basketball neato in China.

[@nosideoul3862]

@@MysticMungusSlungus All that hate but he's still top 25-30 centers of all time. The only thing limiting his basketball resume was his longevity, most people would consider him a top 10 center of all time if he continued his production for the length of an average nba career. Compared to most big men, he is in the top 10 most skilled, having such a soft touch, being able to block shots, having an unstoppable midrange jumpshot, 80+% ft, and if he played in this era he would be able to pull up like porzingis

[@MysticMungusSlungus]

​@@nosideoul3862 Being realistic about someone's career isn't hate. Yao never had any major accomplishments, and had very minimal mediocre accomplishments (like making it past the first round of the playoffs), that's not disliking him, it's stating a fact. You are more than welcome to think that he's better than he was though, I won't try to stop you.

[@CombatLegsVIDS]

Love that most of these were plays against HOF players. 😳 Give Yao his respect!

[@wegotitoutthemississippimudd]

Yao ming is the 🐐...THE GREAT WALL. on of my favorites all time... always fun to watch him play...

[@yoshiroshi7190]

This was my favorite era of basketball without a doubt

[@mli3083]

At his peak he was the best center in the world

[@Frozo-nt2ky]

Like at the time or in nba history? In nba history he’s not even top 7

[@Nappy_3]

7'6" center who can pump fake, fading away or do the dream shake is SCARY!!!!

[@rockie8254]

When I was young, NBA, Yao, and the Hoston Rockets were pride of all Chinese teen-agers and young adults, what a world have it become. Sigh.

[@vandaliztik9266]

All? R u kidding me? I didn't like him and T-mac, a lot of Chinese young man either when u were young. Most of Chinese young people like Iverson, Kobe, Wade, Lebron, Nash. Only Chinese fans of Rocket like Yao. Don't try to cheat people on KZbin

[@vandaliztik9266]

姚明，麦迪和火箭都是垃圾

[@Afr0Thund3r]

@@vandaliztik9266 You beat me to it. This guy thinks Chinese Americans gave a fuck about Yao Ming when they lived in LA and watched him block Shaq lmfao

[@vandaliztik9266]

​@@Afr0Thund3r Yeah, haha, actually most of the Chinese people were excited when they saw Kobe, Wade, Lebron dunk on Yao Ming. And I felt happy when Utah Jazz upset the Rockets again and again in the playoffs each year.

[@jeffwang3505]

Best skill seen on a big guy, never ever! Yet such a humble man, with good sense of humor. What a player! Miss his image so much. While watching today's big guys in the center, I feel terribly sorry for them. It's just gone!

[@jasonanno3881]

I wonder if Hakeem gave him some tips or his version of the dream shake was just something he evolved naturally

[@Porsche996driver]

For sure Hakeem passed some moves on to him. Hakeem was magic, and Yao was totally open to learn, no big ego.

[@fungfung2629]

Yao admitted that Hakeem was teaching him his finest shakes

[@汝良潘]

Ya for sure Yao learned something from Hakeem kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJabnqRriadso8k

[@sauce141]

Yao was definitely underrated during his time as a player however I'm glad people are now witnessing his greatness especially considering how dominant he was on the court.

[@worldhello615]

看哭了 太美好了姚明!!!

[@royhuang4782]

只打NBA的话 应该还能多大5 6 年吧

[@frankfeng2701]

姚明早生了10年。在小球时代就不用增重增加膝盖负荷了。

[@郭亮亮-r5d]

国家队对他消耗太大了，范甘迪也是玩命的用他。。。如果当年是马刺选了他。。。

[@joniroukono889]

He's too fast for 7'6 his footwork is unbelievable!

[@madgaming476]

Yao was exceptionally quick and agile for a guy with his size. He got nice post moves and decent mid range jumper too