"A good leader must be fair."Yao Ming
LeadershipFairness
Yao Ming Quotes
Chinese - Athlete|September 12, 1980
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Yao Ming Quotes
Read Yao Ming quotes on leadership, teamwork, education and protecting wildlife from the Chinese basketball legend and Hall of Famer.
"No matter whether you are new or an old team member, you need time to adjust to one another."Yao Ming
TeamworkPatience
"Everybody is improving but I am improving slowly, which seemingly widens our distance."Yao Ming
ImprovementHumility
"When I was young, we were taught not to dunk. We were taught not to stand out from the rest of the team. It's different now."Yao Ming
ChildhoodTeamwork
"Endangered species are our friends."Yao Ming
WildlifeConservation
"Putting our ecosystem in great peril is certainly not a part of Chinese culture that I know."Yao Ming
EnvironmentCulture
"Fortune cookies are a good idea. If the message is positive, it can make your day a little better."Yao Ming
PositivityHumor
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About Yao Ming
Chinese - Athlete | Born September 12, 1980
# Yao Ming Quotes
Yao Ming is a Chinese former professional basketball player, born on September 12, 1980, in Shanghai, China. Standing 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 metres), he starred for the Shanghai Sharks before the Houston Rockets made him the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft.
Yao was an eight-time NBA All-Star and helped make basketball hugely popular in China. Injuries ended his career in 2011, and he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. He later became president of the Chinese Basketball Association and is a well-known campaigner for wildlife protection, especially against the trade in shark fin and ivory. His quotes cover leadership, teamwork, education and conservation.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Yao Ming and these famous quotes.
Who is Yao Ming?
Yao Ming is a Chinese basketball legend, born on September 12, 1980, who played for the Houston Rockets and was an eight-time NBA All-Star.
How tall is Yao Ming?
He is 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 metres) tall, one of the tallest players in NBA history.
What does Yao Ming do for wildlife?
He works with conservation groups to campaign against the shark fin, ivory and rhino horn trades.