Yao Ming's towering height of 2.26 meters not only sets him apart as one of the most iconic figures in NBA history but also grants him a physical presence that is remarkable in everyday life. In this ...

As Shaquille O'Neal unanimously claimed the most dominant center title in the NBA during the early 2000s, a new giant was making waves across the ocean – China's Yao Ming. Standing tall and ...

In just half a season, Yao Ming has lived up to high expectations ... accounting for Smits' standing as the most accomplished of Yao's forbearers. Sampson averaged 21.0 points and 11.1 rebounds ...

Editor's note: ESPN's David Aldridge sat down with Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets' No ... Once you get past that, you can advance to the next level, and you can go on and play other tournaments ...

NBA star Yao Ming, architect Yoshio Taniguchi, and other dignitaries break ground for the Asia Society Texas Center on May 15, 2008. (Richard J. Carson/Asia Society) In the summer of 2002, when the ...

Despite not playing a game for the Florida Gators yet, Olivier Rioux is already generating attention. His recruitment last offseason was closely followed by the media because of his height.