Yao Ming

Name Meaning

Ming is of Chinese origin,
meaning “bright or shining”

Vital Stats

Birthday: September 12, 1980
Birth Name: Chinese: 姚明; pinyin: Yáo Míng
Birthplace: Shanghai, China
Height: 7 ft 6 ½ in
Race/Ethnicity: Asian
Nationality: Chinese
Primary Occupation: Basketball player, Houston Rockets

Relatives

Father: Yao Zhiyuan
Mother: Fengdi Fang

Love Life

Wife: Ye Li (m. August 6, 2007)

Children

None

Awards

3-Time FIBA Asian Championship MVP
(2001, 2003, 2005)
NBA All-Rookie First Team
(2003)
7-Time NBA All-Star
(2003–2009)
3-Time All-NBA Third Team
(2004, 2006, 2008)
2-Time All-NBA Second Team
(2007, 2009)

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