Yao Ming (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Yao Ming" in English language version.

refsWebsite

Global rank English rank

55web.archive.org

1^st place

36espn.com

56^th place

42^nd place

27nba.com

64^th place

55^th place

20chron.com

599^th place

369^th place

12archive.org

6^th place

9fiba.com

1,361^st place

1,141^st place

7chinadaily.com.cn

831^st place

730^th place

6cnn.com

28^th place

26^th place

4xinhuanet.com

309^th place

660^th place

4yahoo.com

38^th place

40^th place

3china.org.cn

1,653^rd place

1,397^th place

3basketball-reference.com

217^th place

166^th place

3usatoday.com

41^st place

34^th place

3nytimes.com

7^th place

3go.com

48^th place

39^th place

2bleacherreport.com

262^nd place

194^th place

2people.com.cn

351^st place

1,081^st place

2cnbc.com

220^th place

155^th place

1thedailybeast.com

330^th place

222^nd place

1hoophall.com

3,228^th place

2,382^nd place

1nyu.edu

1,174^th place

773^rd place

1fiba.basketball

717^th place

543^rd place

1sports-reference.com

174^th place

130^th place

1time.com

61^st place

54^th place

1deseretnews.com

1,107^th place

652^nd place

1chicagobooth.edu

low place

1businessweek.com

712^th place

526^th place

1thefreelibrary.com

518^th place

331^st place

1asianweek.com

9,402^nd place

5,867^th place

1laureus.com

low place

7,922^nd place

1taipeitimes.com

1,398^th place

881^st place

1cbc.ca

115^th place

82^nd place

1archive.today

14^th place

1arabnews.com

1,365^th place

928^th place

1redorbit.com

7,503^rd place

4,969^th place

1reuters.com

49^th place

47^th place

1france24.com

481^st place

508^th place

1latimes.com

22^nd place

19^th place

1azdailysun.com

low place

8,348^th place

1parade.com

999^th place

596^th place

1shanghaidaily.com

low place

1theglobeandmail.com

293^rd place

203^rd place

1reddit.com

1,082^nd place

764^th place

1google.com

163^rd place

185^th place

1bbc.co.uk

8^th place

10^th place

1peopledaily.com.cn

3,822^nd place

3,601^st place

1scmp.com

362^nd place

245^th place

1si.com

168^th place

114^th place

1forbes.com

54^th place

48^th place

1slate.com

259^th place

188^th place

1basketball365.co.uk

low place

1garmin.com

low place

1theyaomingfoundation.org

low place

1planetsave.com

low place

1economist.com

254^th place

236^th place

1awf.org

low place

1nbcnews.com

137^th place

101^st place

arabnews.com

Duncan, Chris (August 31, 2011). "Yao asks that Hall nomination be put on hold". Associated Press.

archive.org

Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miramax Books. pp. xviii. ISBN 978-1-4013-5214-1.
Larmer, Brook (November 3, 2005). Operation Yao Ming: The Chinese Sports Empire, American Big Business, and the Making of an NBA Superstar. Gotham Books. ISBN 1-59240-078-7.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. New York: Miramax Books. p. 29. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (September 22, 2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miamax. p. 25. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (September 22, 2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miamax. p. 31. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (September 22, 2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miamax. p. 50. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (September 22, 2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miamax. p. 68. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (September 22, 2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miamax. p. 120. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (September 22, 2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miamax. p. 102. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (September 22, 2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miamax. p. 124. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (September 22, 2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miamax. p. 198. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.
Bucher, Ric; Ming, Yao (September 22, 2004). Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Miamax. p. 288. ISBN 1-4013-5214-6.

archive.today

"Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers, even series at 2–2". ESPN. May 10, 2009. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2009.

asianweek.com

Tang, Irwin (January 3, 2003). "APA Community Should Tell Shaquille O'Neal to 'Come down to Chinatown". AsianWeek. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2010. Yao found the promotion amusing but pointed out that fortune cookies have nothing to do with him. He said that he was not angry because he was not familiar with American stereotypes of Chinese.

awf.org

"Say No Campaign". African Wildlife Foundation. June 30, 2014. Retrieved June 30, 2014.

azdailysun.com

Fackler, Martin (April 27, 2002). "Yao Ming Ready to Mix It Up with the NBA's Best". Associated Press. Retrieved July 29, 2019.

basketball-reference.com

"Yao Ming 2002–03 Game Log". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 20, 2009.
"Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Box Score, January 17, 2003". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
"Yao Ming 2005–06 Game Log". basketballreference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2008.

basketball365.co.uk

"Yao Ming stars in Apple commercial". basketball365.co.uk. February 17, 2003. Retrieved August 23, 2008.

bbc.co.uk

"Chinese basketball star Yao Ming returns to college". BBC News. November 7, 2011. Retrieved November 7, 2011.

bleacherreport.com

Wells, Adam. "Video: Rockets Legend Yao Ming Inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2023". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
Polacek, Scott. "Yao Ming Earns Economics Degree from Chinese University 7 Years After Enrolling". Bleacher Report. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

businessweek.com

"Introducing Team Yao". BusinessWeek. October 25, 2004. Archived from the original on October 25, 2004. Retrieved August 23, 2008.

cbc.ca

"Yao Ming headlines NBA all-stars". cbcsports.ca. February 3, 2006. Retrieved March 15, 2008.

chicagobooth.edu

"John Huizinga Chicago Booth Faculty". ChicagoGSB.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2008.

china.org.cn

"Yao Ming Makes NBA History in 2002 Draft". china.org.cn. June 27, 2002. Retrieved March 14, 2008.
Zhou, Jing (August 30, 2007). "Groomsman Fondly Recounts Yao Ming's Marriage". china.org.cn. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
"Yao Ming a focus at CPPCC venue - China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved March 25, 2021.

chinadaily.com.cn

"Yao Ming gets record votes for All-Star game". China Daily. February 4, 2005. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Yao Ming has operation on broken foot". China Daily. April 15, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Yao emerging as MVP candidate". China Daily. December 20, 2006. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
Zhao, Rui (January 24, 2007). "Yao on road to recovery, but will miss NBA All-Star Game". China Daily. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Yao Ming realizes his Olympic dream". China Daily. August 13, 2004. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Yao lifts China into Olympic quarter-finals". China Daily. August 24, 2004. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Yao tops forbes list again, but Ziyi catches up". China Daily. March 18, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2009.

chron.com

BLINEBURY, FRAN. "Yao, China come to quiet end with loss to Lithuania". Chron. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
Feigen, Jonathan (April 27, 2005). "McGrady, Yao want to emulate Magic, Kareem". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
Feigen, Jonathan (September 23, 2006). "As the countdown to training camp begins, it's no secret the team needs Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming on the floor as much as possible to make the playoffs". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Murphy, Michael (May 6, 2007). "Yao: Blame me for 1st-round flameout". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Feigen, Jonathan (May 19, 2007). "Changing of the Guard". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Feigen, Jonathan (May 22, 2007). "Deal sealed: Rockets reach agreement, will introduce new coach on Wednesday". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Solomon, Jerome (May 23, 2007). "Rockets will actually score under Adelman". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
"Yao out for season with stress fracture". Houston Chronicle. February 26, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Feigen, Jonathan (March 19, 2008). "Rockets' streak ends at 22 with loss to Celtics". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 20, 2008.
Feigen, Jonathan (May 9, 2009). "Yao has ankle sprain, Game 4 status uncertain". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
Feigen, Jonathan (May 11, 2009). "Yao out but not too down". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 13, 2009.
Solomon, Jerome (October 25, 2010). "Adelman has role in new season of '24'". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 27, 2010. But he can come closer to doing it in 24 minutes than he could in zero, which is what he averaged last season.
Feigen, Jonathan (January 27, 2010). "Yao voted West's starting center for All-Star Game". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on January 28, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2010. Yao Ming's stress fracture and ankle surgery ended his season and could end his career, but could not keep him from being voted in as a starting center for the All-Star Game next month in Los Angeles.
"Rockets' Yao makes it official, retires from basketball – Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. July 20, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
Blinebury, Fran (August 6, 2008). "Yao carries Olympic torch". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 9, 2009.
Zen, TC Cheng (August 7, 2007). "Yao's wedding unites East and North cultures". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
"Yao's wife gives birth to seven-pound, nine-ounce baby | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle". Houston Chronicle. May 21, 2010. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
Westbrook, Bruce. "The Year of the Yao". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
Pells, Eddie (March 11, 2008). "Injury doesn't diminish Yao's ability to sell products". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
Hoffman, Ken (March 11, 2008). "Yao stands tall for McDonald's". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 16, 2008.

cnbc.com

Rovell, Darren (September 14, 2007). "Yao Ming's Injury Could Send Reebok Reeling". CNBC. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
Musaddique, Shafi (July 20, 2018). "Yao Ming: NBA legend builds schools, fights shark fin soup in China". CNBC. Retrieved April 6, 2023.

cnn.com

sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Thomsen, Ian (June 19, 2002). "Let the picking begin". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on December 6, 2008. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
"Shaq says Yao comments were said in jest". CNNSI.com. Associated Press. January 10, 2003. Archived from the original on February 2, 2003. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
"Growing pains". SI.com. AOL Time Warner. February 9, 2011. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
"Yao tells packed press conference in Shanghai he is retiring from NBA". Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. July 20, 2011. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2011.

edition.cnn.com

"'Unpatriotic' star dumped from China team". CNN. August 27, 2002. Retrieved March 15, 2008.

cnn.com

FlorCruz, Jaime; Hong, Haolan (July 11, 2011). "Yao Ming Retiring? Chinese Fans Hope Not Yet". CNN. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011.

deseretnews.com

Fackler, Martin (April 25, 2002). "Beijing Could Claim Half of Chinese Star's NBA Earnings". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 28, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.

economist.com

"Brought to tusk". The Economist. November 3, 2012.

espn.com

"Chinese star Houston Rockets' Yao Ming retires, ending basketball career". ESPN. July 14, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
Katz, Andy (June 25, 2002). "Deals will likely shake up draft". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
Lago, Joe (October 30, 2002). "Rockets make Yao Ming first overall pick". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
Vitale, Dick (May 22, 2002). "Yao Ming could be another LaRue Martin". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
Lago, Joe (November 20, 2002). "Smith scores against Charles with the kiss". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 7, 2007. Retrieved April 3, 2008.
"Mobley, Francis take control in fourth quarter". ESPN. Associated Press. November 1, 2002. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
Fussman, Cal (December 25, 2000). "Next Athlete: Yao Ming". ESPN The Magazine. Retrieved July 11, 2020. The food in Chinese restaurants there is different than [sic] here. It was strange seeing a fortune cookie for the first time. We don't have them here. Must be an American invention.
Wilborn, Michael (December 20, 2010). "Can't overestimate Yao Ming's impact". ESPN. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2015. Shaquille O'Neal once told me he hated that he hazed Yao a little bit early in his career.
"Sizing up Yao Ming's NBA career, impact". ESPN Internet Ventures. July 19, 2011. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011.
"Team says resignation just one of several options". ESPN. February 2, 2005. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"2004 NBA Playoffs series". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Francis' meeting with Magic triggers trade". ESPN. June 30, 2004. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"NBA Standings – 2004–2005". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"McGrady taken to hospital with severe back spasms". ESPN. January 9, 2006. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"NBA Standings – 2005–2006". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
Legler, Tim (January 17, 2007). "In value, Nash looking peerless". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Yao returns from broken leg against Cavs". ESPN. March 5, 2007. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"NBA Standings – 2006–2007". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Western Conference Round 1: Jazz vs. Rockets". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Yao: Blame me for 1st-round flameout". ESPN. May 3, 2007. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Yao Ming's Rockets beat Yi Jianlian's Bucks 104–88". ESPN. November 9, 2007. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Rockets learn of surgery through media". ESPN. February 18, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"NBA Standings – 2008–2009". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"2009 NBA Playoffs – First round – Rockets vs. Trailblazers – ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Rockets reach second round for first time since '97". ESPN. April 30, 2009. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Yao gets banged up, bounces back to lift Rockets". ESPN. May 4, 2009. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Kobe has 40, Artest ejected in Lakers' victory". ESPN. May 6, 2009. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Kobe's 33 points lift Lakers to Game 3 win in Houston". ESPN. May 8, 2009. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Move frees up money for moves". ESPN. July 9, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Report: Yao Ming set to retire". ESPN Internet Ventures. Associated Press. July 11, 2011. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011.
"Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson highlight 2016 Hall of Fame class". ESPN. April 4, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
Sheridan, Chris (February 26, 2008). "Yao to play in Olympics? For now, the answer is Yes". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Yao returns at Stankovic Cup, raises hopes for China". ESPN. Associated Press. July 17, 2008. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Yao Ming, Coke's China subsidiary settle lawsuit". ESPN. October 17, 2003. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Yao buys Shanghai Sharks". ESPN. July 16, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2020.

proxy.espn.com

Simmons, Bill (June 27, 2002). "Dear Diary ... who are these". ESPN. Retrieved July 11, 2020.

fiba.basketball

"Asian Legends Series: Yao Ming". FIBA.basketball. September 2, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2024.

fiba.com

"Game Report, China vs Slovenia 78–77, GROUP D". FIBA.com. August 24, 2006. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Game report, Greece v China 95–64, EIGHT-FINALS". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
"Spain shock China with fourth-quarter comeback and win in OT". FIBA.com. August 12, 2008. Archived from the original on September 22, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
"The time is Yao for China as hosts overcome Angola". FIBA.com. August 14, 2008. Archived from the original on September 20, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
"Yao leads China in survival show against Nowitzki's Germany". FIBA.com. August 16, 2008. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
"Lithuania end China's Olympic dream with blowout win". FIBA.com. August 20, 2008. Archived from the original on August 22, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
"Statistics: Players – Leaders – Points". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on August 24, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
"Statistics: Players – Leaders: Rebounds". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
"Statistics: Players – Leaders: Blocks". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.

forbes.com

Nalley, Richard (October 26, 2016). "Tall Drink of Wine: Behind the Success of Yao Ming's Napa Valley Winery". Forbes.

france24.com

"Yao Ming quits as head of China's basketball association". France 24. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

garmin.com

www8.garmin.com

"Garmin Nets Partnership with NBA Superstar Yao Ming". Garmin.com. April 12, 2005. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2008.

go.com

sports.espn.go.com

Katz, Andy (June 25, 2002). "2002 NBA Draft: ESPN's Takes". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 6, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2008.

espn.go.com

"Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers, even series at 2–2". ESPN. May 10, 2009. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2009.

assets.espn.go.com

"Yao implores everyone to join in battling SARS". ESPN. May 8, 2003. Retrieved April 17, 2008.

google.com

"Yao Ming voices role in Chinese animated film". Associated Press. June 5, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2009.^{[dead link‍]}

hoophall.com

"Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Announcement presented by Haggar Clothing Company". Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. April 4, 2016. Archived from the original on April 17, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.

latimes.com

Ching-Ching, Ni (April 28, 2005). "Working-Class Hero? NBA Star Nets China's Proletarian Award". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 25, 2021.

laureus.com

"Laureus Winners Archive". laureus.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved March 14, 2008.

nba.com

"NBA.com Yao Ming Info Page". NBA. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013.
"Former Houston Rockets star Yao Ming named president of Chinese Basketball Association". NBA.com. February 23, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
"NBA: Yao Ming Info Page". NBA. Archived from the original on April 19, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2007.
"Player Profile Yao Ming". NBA. Retrieved February 9, 2009.
Ainge, Danny (2002). "Danny Ainge's Mock Draft". NBA. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
"Pacers Bring Rockets Down to Earth". NBA. October 30, 2002. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
"Francis and Yao Wow Lakers in Clutch". NBA. November 17, 2002. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
"Francis Towers Over Shaq-Yao Clash". NBA. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Yao Ming Career Stats Page". NBA. Archived from the original on April 5, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
"Stoudemire Wins 2002–03 'got milk?' NBA Rookie of the Year Award". NBA. April 24, 2003. Retrieved March 14, 2008.
"NBA: Yao Ming Bio Page". NBA. Archived from the original on April 19, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Rockets Prevail in Triple-Overtime Thriller". NBA. February 22, 2004. Retrieved April 17, 2008.
"2004 NBA All-Star Game". NBA. February 15, 2004. Retrieved April 16, 2008.
"Mavericks Cruise Past Rockets in Game 7". NBA. Archived from the original on March 10, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Pierce, Damien (May 10, 2007). "McGrady, Yao selected to All-NBA second team". NBA. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Boston's Kevin Garnett Top Vote-Getter Among All-Stars". NBA. January 25, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
"Yao undergoes successful foot surgery". NBA. March 3, 2008. Retrieved April 9, 2008.
"Yao Ming Out for Remainder of Playoffs". NBA. May 9, 2009. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
"Yao Ming to Undergo Surgery Next Week". NBA. July 17, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2009.
Scheitrum, Kevin; Hareas, John; Martin, Brian (July 20, 2011). "NBA world reflects on Yao's importance to game". NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011.
"Rockets to Retire Yao Ming's #11 at Halftime of Game vs. Chicago on February 3, 2017". NBA. December 28, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
"Wang ZhiZhi Bio Page". NBA. Archived from the original on March 7, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2009.
"NBA.com: Statistics: NBA Players on International Teams". NBA. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
Westbrook, Bruce. "Yao's Life in Two Worlds". NBA. Retrieved April 17, 2008.
"Yao Ming graduates from college". National Basketball Association. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
"Basketball without Borders—Asia". NBA. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
"Yao Ming Announces Launch of Foundation". NBA. June 10, 2008. Retrieved May 13, 2009.

nbcnews.com

"Not your average Chinese worker". NBC News. April 29, 2005. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2021.

nytimes.com

Vecsey, George (January 12, 2003). "Fans in Shanghai Are Voting in the Mainstream". The New York Times.
"Yao's Foot Injury Threatens His Career". The New York Times. June 29, 2009.

query.nytimes.com

Vecsey, George (January 12, 2003). "Sports of The Times; Fans in Shanghai Are Voting in the Mainstream". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 10, 2007. Retrieved November 8, 2010. Yao quickly said: "The world is getting smaller, and I think it's important to have a greater understanding of other cultures. I believe Shaquille O'Neal was joking, but I think that a lot of Asian people don't understand that kind of joke."

nyu.edu

shanghai.nyu.edu

"Basketball Legend Yao Ming to Speak at NYU Shanghai 8th Undergraduate Commencement". shanghai.nyu.edu. May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.

parade.com

"In Step With: Yao Ming". Parade Magazine. May 22, 2005. Archived from the original on October 17, 2006.

people.com.cn

english.people.com.cn

"Yao Ming has surgery on toe, out several weeks". People's Daily. December 20, 2005. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Yao bets his beard on China's top eight finish". People's Daily. August 12, 2004. Retrieved August 23, 2008.

peopledaily.com.cn

english.peopledaily.com.cn

"Yao Ming begins college life". Global Times. November 8, 2011.

planetsave.com

Rhishja Cota-Larson (August 17, 2012). "Rhino Crisis Round Up: Yao Ming in Kenya & More". PlanetSave. Retrieved January 25, 2014.

reddit.com

"I am Yao Ming, wildlife advocate. AMA.; Reddit.com". November 13, 2014.

redorbit.com

"China sweats over Yao Ming's foot". redorbit.com. April 13, 2006. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2008.

reuters.com

Mulvenney, Nick (August 7, 2008). "Yao to carry China flag at opening ceremony". Reuters. Retrieved August 7, 2008.

scmp.com

Ryding, Paul (July 10, 2018). "NBA legend Yao Ming finally graduates from Shanghai University after seven years fulfilling a promise to his folks". South China Morning Post. Retrieved April 22, 2019.

shanghaidaily.com

"Yao Ming's daughter named Amy". Shanghai Daily. July 30, 2010. Retrieved December 9, 2010.

si.com

Kolur, Nihal. "Yao Ming Graduates From College in China After Seven Years". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

slate.com

Walker, Rob (February 10, 2003). "A Brand Called Yao". Slate.com. Retrieved August 23, 2008.

sports-reference.com

Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Yao Ming". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016.

taipeitimes.com

"Yao takes center stage in Houston's new stadium". The Taipei Times. November 1, 2003. Retrieved August 23, 2008.

thedailybeast.com

Rothbaum, Noah (May 26, 2021). "From the NBA to Napa: Talking Cabernet Wines with Yao Ming". The Daily Beast. Retrieved May 9, 2024.

thefreelibrary.com

Leonard, David (June 22, 2003). "Yo, Yao! What does the "Ming Dynasty" tell us about race and transnational diplomacy in the NBA? (Culture)". ColorLines Magazine. Retrieved September 7, 2010. It's dubious that Yao's dunking and product promotions will provide Americans a meaningful introduction to China, especially because Yao's popularity and public persona is rooted in old-school stereotypes about Chinese culture and identity. For example, in honor of Yao's debut appearance in Miami, the American Airlines Arena passed out fortune cookies to all 8,000 fans in attendance.

theglobeandmail.com

Lacy, Liam (May 5, 2005). "The Year of the Yao". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved August 5, 2018.

theyaomingfoundation.org

"The Yao Ming Foundation". www.theyaomingfoundation.org. Retrieved February 9, 2018.

time.com

Beech, Hannah (April 28, 2003). "China's Incredible Hulk of the hard court becomes an NBA sensation". Time Magazine. Archived from the original on April 22, 2003. Retrieved August 23, 2008.

usatoday.com

Dupree, David (June 30, 2004). "Rockets muscle up; Magic will build around Francis". USA Today. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Dupree, David (May 23, 2007). "Rockets may benefit from new coach, running mates". USA Today. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Patrick, Dick (May 24, 2006). "Yao Ming's Injury Could Send Reebok Reeling". USA Today. Retrieved March 20, 2008.

web.archive.org

"NBA.com Yao Ming Info Page". NBA. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013.
Passa, Dennis. "Chinese great Yao Ming retires from basketball". Yahoo! Sports. Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 30, 2011.
"Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Announcement presented by Haggar Clothing Company". Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. April 4, 2016. Archived from the original on April 17, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Yao Ming". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016.
"NBA: Yao Ming Info Page". NBA. Archived from the original on April 19, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2007.
Beech, Hannah (April 28, 2003). "China's Incredible Hulk of the hard court becomes an NBA sensation". Time Magazine. Archived from the original on April 22, 2003. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
Fackler, Martin (April 25, 2002). "Beijing Could Claim Half of Chinese Star's NBA Earnings". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 28, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
"John Huizinga Chicago Booth Faculty". ChicagoGSB.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
"Introducing Team Yao". BusinessWeek. October 25, 2004. Archived from the original on October 25, 2004. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
Thomsen, Ian (June 19, 2002). "Let the picking begin". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on December 6, 2008. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
Katz, Andy (June 25, 2002). "2002 NBA Draft: ESPN's Takes". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 6, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
Lago, Joe (November 20, 2002). "Smith scores against Charles with the kiss". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 7, 2007. Retrieved April 3, 2008.
"Mobley, Francis take control in fourth quarter". ESPN. Associated Press. November 1, 2002. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Francis and Yao Wow Lakers in Clutch". NBA. November 17, 2002. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Tang, Irwin (January 3, 2003). "APA Community Should Tell Shaquille O'Neal to 'Come down to Chinatown". AsianWeek. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2010. Yao found the promotion amusing but pointed out that fortune cookies have nothing to do with him. He said that he was not angry because he was not familiar with American stereotypes of Chinese.
Vecsey, George (January 12, 2003). "Sports of The Times; Fans in Shanghai Are Voting in the Mainstream". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 10, 2007. Retrieved November 8, 2010. Yao quickly said: "The world is getting smaller, and I think it's important to have a greater understanding of other cultures. I believe Shaquille O'Neal was joking, but I think that a lot of Asian people don't understand that kind of joke."
"Shaq says Yao comments were said in jest". CNNSI.com. Associated Press. January 10, 2003. Archived from the original on February 2, 2003. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
"Francis Towers Over Shaq-Yao Clash". NBA. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
Wilborn, Michael (December 20, 2010). "Can't overestimate Yao Ming's impact". ESPN. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2015. Shaquille O'Neal once told me he hated that he hazed Yao a little bit early in his career.
"Sizing up Yao Ming's NBA career, impact". ESPN Internet Ventures. July 19, 2011. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011.
"Growing pains". SI.com. AOL Time Warner. February 9, 2011. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
"Yao Ming Career Stats Page". NBA. Archived from the original on April 5, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
"NBA: Yao Ming Bio Page". NBA. Archived from the original on April 19, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Laureus Winners Archive". laureus.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved March 14, 2008.
"Mavericks Cruise Past Rockets in Game 7". NBA. Archived from the original on March 10, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
"Yao to miss six weeks of NBA season". Xinhau. December 24, 2006. Archived from the original on January 12, 2009. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Yao: Blame me for 1st-round flameout". ESPN. May 3, 2007. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Rockets reach second round for first time since '97". ESPN. April 30, 2009. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Yao gets banged up, bounces back to lift Rockets". ESPN. May 4, 2009. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Kobe has 40, Artest ejected in Lakers' victory". ESPN. May 6, 2009. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
"Kobe's 33 points lift Lakers to Game 3 win in Houston". ESPN. May 8, 2009. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
Rieken, Kristie (December 17, 2010). "Yao out for season with stress fracture". Yahoo! Sports via Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
Feigen, Jonathan (January 27, 2010). "Yao voted West's starting center for All-Star Game". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on January 28, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2010. Yao Ming's stress fracture and ankle surgery ended his season and could end his career, but could not keep him from being voted in as a starting center for the All-Star Game next month in Los Angeles.
"Report: Yao Ming set to retire". ESPN Internet Ventures. Associated Press. July 11, 2011. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011.
FlorCruz, Jaime; Hong, Haolan (July 11, 2011). "Yao Ming Retiring? Chinese Fans Hope Not Yet". CNN. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011.
"Yao tells packed press conference in Shanghai he is retiring from NBA". Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. July 20, 2011. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
"Yao retires, who will be the next "Chinese icon"?". News.xinhuanet.com. July 20, 2011. Archived from the original on November 27, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
Scheitrum, Kevin; Hareas, John; Martin, Brian (July 20, 2011). "NBA world reflects on Yao's importance to game". NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011.
"Wang ZhiZhi Bio Page". NBA. Archived from the original on March 7, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2009.
"China sweats over Yao Ming's foot". redorbit.com. April 13, 2006. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Game Report, China vs Slovenia 78–77, GROUP D". FIBA.com. August 24, 2006. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Game report, Greece v China 95–64, EIGHT-FINALS". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
Mahoney, Brian (July 11, 2011). "On Basketball: Yao did much in little time". Yahoo! Sports. Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011.
"Spain shock China with fourth-quarter comeback and win in OT". FIBA.com. August 12, 2008. Archived from the original on September 22, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
"The time is Yao for China as hosts overcome Angola". FIBA.com. August 14, 2008. Archived from the original on September 20, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
"Yao leads China in survival show against Nowitzki's Germany". FIBA.com. August 16, 2008. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
"Lithuania end China's Olympic dream with blowout win". FIBA.com. August 20, 2008. Archived from the original on August 22, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
"Statistics: Players – Leaders – Points". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on August 24, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
"Statistics: Players – Leaders: Rebounds". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
"Statistics: Players – Leaders: Blocks". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
"In Step With: Yao Ming". Parade Magazine. May 22, 2005. Archived from the original on October 17, 2006.
"Garmin Nets Partnership with NBA Superstar Yao Ming". Garmin.com. April 12, 2005. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Basketball stars raise 7 million yuan at charity auction". Xinhau. September 14, 2007. Archived from the original on June 2, 2008. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
"Yao scores 21 points in charity game". Xinhau. September 14, 2007. Archived from the original on June 1, 2008. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
"Not your average Chinese worker". NBC News. April 29, 2005. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2021.

xinhuanet.com

news.xinhuanet.com

"Yao to miss six weeks of NBA season". Xinhau. December 24, 2006. Archived from the original on January 12, 2009. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
"Yao retires, who will be the next "Chinese icon"?". News.xinhuanet.com. July 20, 2011. Archived from the original on November 27, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
"Basketball stars raise 7 million yuan at charity auction". Xinhau. September 14, 2007. Archived from the original on June 2, 2008. Retrieved March 16, 2008.
"Yao scores 21 points in charity game". Xinhau. September 14, 2007. Archived from the original on June 1, 2008. Retrieved March 16, 2008.

yahoo.com

sports.yahoo.com

Peterson, Anne M. (April 19, 2009). "Yao has 24 points, Rockets beat Blazers 108–81". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
Rieken, Kristie (December 17, 2010). "Yao out for season with stress fracture". Yahoo! Sports via Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
Mahoney, Brian (July 11, 2011). "On Basketball: Yao did much in little time". Yahoo! Sports. Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011.

news.yahoo.com

Passa, Dennis. "Chinese great Yao Ming retires from basketball". Yahoo! Sports. Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 30, 2011.