Who is Yao Ming who became Meme Face?

Interesting facts about Yao Ming:

1. Height: Yao Ming is a retired Chinese basketball player who stands at an impressive 7 feet 6 inches (229 cm) tall. At the time of his performances in the NBA, he was the tallest player in the championship with a height of 229 cm.

2. Birth: He was born on September 12, 1980, in Shanghai, China.

3. NBA Career: Yao Ming played in the NBA for the Houston Rockets from 2002 to 2011, becoming one of the league's most dominant centers. He is also a sports commentator and president of the Chinese Basketball Association.

4. All-Star Appearances: Yao was an eight-time NBA All-Star during his career.

5. Injury Challenges: His career was unfortunately plagued by various foot and ankle injuries, leading to his early retirement in 2011.

6. International Impact: Yao Ming is credited with popularizing basketball in China and played a significant role in increasing the sport's popularity globally.

7. Drafted First Overall: He was the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, selected by the Houston Rockets.

8. Olympic Success: Yao represented China in three Olympic Games (2000, 2004, and 2008) and carried the Chinese flag during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

9. Hall of Fame: In 2016, Yao Ming was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Yao Ming is also the tallest member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.

10. Off the Court: Post-retirement, Yao Ming has been involved in various philanthropic activities, including wildlife conservation and disaster relief efforts.

11. Olympic Games: Yao Ming was the flag bearer of the Chinese team at the opening of the 2004 Olympics in Athens and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

12. Yao Ming Meme Face: The "Yao Ming Face" meme originated from a photograph of Yao Ming laughing during a post-game press conference in 2009.
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