Yao Ming wasn’t just tall — he was dominant, skilled, and way ahead of his time. From his footwork to his touch to his IQ, Yao could go toe-to-toe with the best bigs in the league. Injuries ...

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.

It was revealed that Team USA players once placed an internal “bounty” on Yao Ming, determined to physically test him and disrupt his rhythm. The move wasn’t personal—it was about ...