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Friendship first, competition second.

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Yao Ming
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: September 12
Autobiographer
Basketball Player
Entrepreneur
Shanghai
China
Ming Yao
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Competition
Basketball
Friendship

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Moving to the US was quite a transition for me, to say the least! There were, and still are so many new things to get used to: the language, food, culture, even the style of basketball is different here!
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I think I am upsetting the coach.
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To miss one year is a long time. I've never been in this situation before, and I'm getting as much information as I can about my foot, to see what's the best for me and best for the Rockets.
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Sport is the best means of communication between people from different religions and countries.
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The Olympic Games is holy. Athletes from around the world, including myself, of course, dream to participate.
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One is taller. The other is shorter.
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First of all, I'm not buff enough. I got pushed away from the basket. And even when I didn't, I couldn't get anyone to throw me a pass.
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Fortune cookies are a good idea. If the message is positive, it can make your day a little better.
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