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The Year of the Yao

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The Year of the Yao
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PG,1hr 28min
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April 15, 2005
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Fine Line Features
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Synopsis: While the traditional American stereotype of people from China portrays them as short, studious, and not especially athletic, Yao Ming turned that image on his head -- standing seven foot six, Yao became the most talked about player in professional basketball when he signed to play with the Houston Rockets in 2002, the first Chinese émigré to play in the NBA. Yao was largely unknown when he first suited up with the Rockets, and many were skeptical about his abilities, especially when he displayed ... Full Synopsis
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