When Yao Ming was with the Rockets, he would frequent the cafe. "He comes in when he's in Houston," Ho explained, noting that the star's last visit was during Super Bowl LI in 2017.

Yao Ming sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview, during which the Hall of Famer discussed basketball, life lessons and the adjustments needed to play in the U.S.

Why Yao Ming and other Houstonians keep returning to this 25-year-old cafe. It's a popular stop for a snack and creamy, chewy beverage. By Erica Cheng, Former Food Reporter June 18, 2025.

NBA legend Muggsy Bogues is a cult hero. The 5-foot-3 former guard was an icon for short kings everywhere as the shortest player to ever suit up on the NBA court. Now, he's becoming a TikTok star.

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming walks off the court after the Houston Rockets and New Jersey Nets preseason match-up at Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China, Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

Houston, we have a problem. Yes, another problem. For the second straight year, Houston Rockets center Yao Ming will be sidelined by injury for the majority of the season. After missing the entire ...

Ming has to do little more than say his name, and the spot works. Nice touch at the end to have "Yo-gi" appear. This ad took the largest stage as it debuted on the Super Bowl broadcast in 2003.

Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown talks about how the basketball team became a favorite in China even before Yao Ming came to play there. He also discusses the changing media landscape and its impact ...