Chinese NBA star Yao Ming, centre of Houston Rockets in his third season, has signed an ambassador agreement with the TAG Heuer, announced the Swiss sports watch and chronograph brand Monday in Houston.
The boos were raining down, and a group of fans started a "Fire Gundy" chant that got louder with each second.
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming was held out of the team's final preseason game with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night due to a hyper-extended left elbow.
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced Tuesday that guard Andre Barrett and center Mengke Bateer have been waived by the team.
Smashing stereotypes forged over centuries and bearing the burden of being an inspiration to a billion compatriots is a mighty tall order.
Chinese basketball sensation Yao Ming may have the looks, youth and home court advantage, but even on his own turf he's no match for sporting legend Michael Jordan.
When asked if, assuming the Rockets want him through his career, if he would want to play for the Rockets, Yao Ming said simply, "Of course."
Menk Bateer has finally found its way to stay in NBA, by joining the New York Knicks.