How influential is Yao Ming in the United States?

Hall of Fame. Yao Ming, a basketball superstar in American NBA and even the world, is an iconic figure in the history of basketball in China. He won the NBA "All-Star" seven times and was listed as "100 the most influential person in the world" by Time magazine. Awarded the "Sports Medal of Honor" and "China Basketball Outstanding Contribution Award" by the State Sports General Administration. In 2009, Yao Ming acquired the Shanghai Men's Basketball Team and became the owner of the Shanghai Shark Basketball Club. On March 27th, 20 15, Yao Ming was selected as one of the 50 most outstanding leaders in the world by American Fortune magazine. 20/kloc-sportsmanship won Lawrence world sports prize in April, 2005. He is currently the chairman of China Basketball Association. Yao Ming is arguably the most legendary player after Jordan. The legend here refers not to ability, but to the meaning of the whole NBA and even basketball itself. Yao Ming and Jordan have the same undeniable historical value. If Jordan is regarded as the founder of American and even world basketball, then Yao Ming is undoubtedly the most influential player in the world after Jordan. Only in this way can Yao be worthy of the Hall of Fame.

"There is a very important retirement news." "Everyone knows that it is Yao Ming." "I feel very honored, not only because I have been a teammate with the best big man in the league, but also because he is my friend." "I hope Yao can successfully face all the challenges in life."-McGrady.

"Hello, Yao Ming (from China), my brother, I'm Shaq. You are the greatest player in China and one of the greatest players of this era. I will miss you. Now, let's go on holiday together, me and you! " Shaq

"What I want to say is that I had such an opportunity to play with Yao Ming, one of the best players in the world!" -Laurie

"But all this is just an achievement on the court. I hope he has his own plans for the future. I can't wait to see Yao Ming continue to make a positive impact on the world. There is no doubt that the best period of his career has not yet arrived. Good luck! Yao! You will always be a man! " president

"When Yao Ming came back last summer, reporting and writing his story was one of my best memories since I accepted this job." -Sports Illustrated columnist Sam Amic

"Yao Ming built a bridge for all of us."-Kobe Bryant.

Yao Ming, no matter what path this tall man will take in his later life, whether you like his skills or style, and whether you love this sport or not, you can't doubt that he has brought great influence to us, China and the world in the last decade, at the best time of his career as an athlete. His modesty, calmness, hard work and loveliness are worthy of recognition, and his personality charm has laid a good foundation for the international image of the motherland in the new period to a great extent.