Yao Ming (The (Ming) Dynasty, The Great Wall (of Yao), Chairman Yao)

1980 - Born on September 12 in Shanghai, China.

1997-1998- Debut at the Chinese Basketball Association.

2000-2001- He became MVP of the league at the age of 20 by, scoring 27 points and grabbing 19 rebounds per game.

2002 - 1st non-US player chosen as top pick in NBA draft.

2003-2004 - Claimed the seventh seed for the Houston Rockets.

         - Raised awareness and money in China in the fight against SARS. He was able to raise $300,000.

         - The Sporting News (TSN) Rookie of the year (2003).

        -  NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003).

2004-2005 - Acquired  2,558,278 votes in the Western Conference All-Star in February breaking Michael Jordan's previous record.

2003-2006 - 4 time NBA All-Star.