"Learn to fight when you are in a war."
-- Yao Ming said of his comprehension and study of American language and culture.

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"I don't really have anything to say. Basketball is not a game that you can play with your mouth. It needs action to prove yourself."

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It's getting better every day.
-- Yao said after scoring 37 points in the Rockets' 103-92 victory over Orlando.

Houston Rockets Playoffs Introduction - Game 1 vs. Jazz Time: 03:51 Houston Rockets Playoffs Introduction - Game 1 vs. Jazz. See what the live game feels like in Houston.

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Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming on Jimmy Kimmel Live Time: 07:17 Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC. 12/22/06.

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The Successor - Yao Ming and Hakeem Olajuwon Time: 04:08 Take a look at the striking similarities between the two stars from the Houston Rockets.

Childhood - born to be different

According to Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Yao was five kilos at birth on September 12, 1980, almost twice of a normal infant.

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Love story - keep working hard

Just as on the basketball court, Yao knows the importance of persistent hard work. Ye Li gave Yao a red knot on a Valentine's Day while Yao was still in the CBA, and since then Yao has had the red knot on his left wrist.

Bearing in mind that Houston Rockets have the best chance to win a series since Yao went to the NBA, how far do you think they will go in the Playoffs?

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Who will be the MVP this year?

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Which team will win the NBA Championship this year?

• Adelman says he, Rockets are a good fit

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• Adelman agrees on deal with Rockets

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• Rockets set to announce Adelman as new coach

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• 'Odd process' leads to Van Gundy's exit

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• The ball is in Rockets' court, says Van Gundy

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• Adelman emerges as Rockets top candidate

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• Yao may get help from Hakeem Olajuwon in summer