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Yao Ming Voted Into NBA’s All-Star Game

Basketball in China — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:32:43 +0000

Even though Yao Ming is once again suffering through a long term injury – this time with a stress fracture in his ankle – but he was still one of the leading vote getter for the upcoming NBA All-Star game. The NBA’s All-Star Weekend will take place from February 18th to 20th.

Those betting the NBA spread know that know that he won’t be playing in the contest as he is currently rehabbing his ankle. In his stead, the Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love will attending.

Yao was voted into to be the West’s starting center and it’s actually the eighth time in nine seasons that he has been an All-Star. Without a doubt, the votes from China have helped boost his All-Star status a few years, such as this one. His fractured ankle injury could end his career but it didn’t keep him from being named to the All-Star team.

The 30-year-old center underwent surgery on January 6th after playing just five games this season. In most cases, the NBA requires players to attend the All-Star Game if they are voted in but Yao will be exempt as he is dealing with the rehab after his surgery.

Some people feel the NBA All-Star voting system is flawed because of cases exactly like this but the fans wanted to see him there and this game is very much for the fans. Hopefully next year he is healthy enough to qualify and attend.

Yao Ming Proud To Bear Flag for China

Basketball in China — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:44:27 +0000

With only one day left until the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony, Yao Ming will be the flag bearer for China. Ming is the most celebrated professional athlete in China and hopes to bring home a gold medal for China Basketball.

Yao Lebron Unity Coca-Cola Commercial

Basketball in China — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:39:06 +0000

The Olympics campaigning this year would like to brand this years Beijing Summer Olympics as countries uniting as in the commercial ad by Coca-Cola. Lebron James and Yao Ming face off in a Coca-Cola drinking duel. In the end, they give a high-five!

Here is the commercial

Yao Ming First Game After Injury

Basketball in China — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:48:13 +0000

Yao Ming is getting back on track with his first game after his foot injury in the NBA. Ming scored 11 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocked shots in only 12 minutes of play against Serbia in the Stankovic Continental Cup. China’s Men Basketball Team won 96-72 in the cup for the friendly matches before the

Beijing Olympics Basketball Tournament

Yao Mings Childrens Day Visit

Basketball in China — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:11:31 +0000

Today in China, is National Childrens Day and top recognized professional NBA Chinese basketball player Yao Ming was in attendance. He held a live telephone conversation with children who were mostly effected by the recent earthquake.

He mentioned that he is back training and get top rehabilitation for his foot injury. He will be back running and jumping in two weeks.

Funny Notes: Yao Mings favorite cartoon as a kid: Transformers

Yao Ming Hurricane Help

Basketball in China — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:47:00 +0000

Yao Ming is asking for your help for the destruction left by the earthquake in China.

Yao Ming Devastated About Earthquakes In China

Basketball in China — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:55:33 +0000

Yao Ming is quite saddened by the fact of the earthquakes that rocked through China just days ago. Yao Ming is still recovering over his injury in the NBA. He is looking to join the China National Team training camps for the 2008 Beijing Olympics very soon.

The earthquake did not destroy any of the Olympic venues, including the basketball arena where the 2008 Basketball Games in China will be played.