Yao doesn't dream of silver screen

Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming insists he will not march to the big screen despite starring in two short films and numerous TV commercials.

At a Sunday media conference following the release of a short film advocating responsible drinking, the 7-foot-6 former NBA center said he doesn't consider the entertainment circle one of his future career options.

"The chances of me taking part in acting are slim," he said. "For the mini movie, I think it is a good initiative to fight drunk driving in a light-hearted way instead of using empty slogans."