Before Yao's first meeting with Shaquille O'Neal on January 17, 2003, O'Neal said, "Tell...
Before Yao's first meeting with Shaquille O'Neal on January 17, 2003, O'Neal said, "Tell Yao Ming, ching chong-yang-wah-ah-soh", prompting accusations of racism.
About Yao Ming
Yao Ming is a retired Chinese basketball player and current executive known for his towering presence and significant impact on the NBA and international basketball. As the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, he became a global ambassador for the sport and a symbol of China's growing influence in basketball.
- Nationality: China
- Born: September 12, 1980
- Points: 9,247
- Rebounds: 4,494
- Blocks: 920