Yao Ming's Top 40 | Career Plays

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  • @JamesG1880
    @JamesG1880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9163

    Literally NO ONE could stop this man one on one. Forever wishing we could’ve seen him and McGrady play a few fully healthy seasons together.
    Edit: my family got to see the back to back Hakeem Championships. I was born in 96 and grew up with Yao and McGrady among others like Shane Battier, Louis Scola, Chuck Hayes, Rafee Alston, Aaron Brooks, and then eventually Dwight Howard and Harden. Love my Rockets and the legacy from Calvin Murphy to the 2023 fellas that are next up. Sengun, Green and VanVleet🚀

    • @thatoneguy6109
      @thatoneguy6109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

      Those are guaranteed chips right there.

    • @xuhuizhang6297
      @xuhuizhang6297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

      That One Guy man if only we could get to witness yao tmac vs kobe gasol

    • @ix69yn
      @ix69yn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Don't forget that Nate Robinson actually blocked him once but yes I agree. Lol

    • @jhelynlunio4061
      @jhelynlunio4061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@ix69yn he block yao. Because yao never notice hate. He block behind blind spot

    • @CarbibourNeil
      @CarbibourNeil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      @@ix69yn that block was actually a foul, he poke Yao's Eyes. Nate admitted it himself

  • @sleepy40
    @sleepy40 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5089

    The only player to make Shaq look like a regular size NBA player...

    • @kaishi5744
      @kaishi5744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      ha ha

    • @shumr
      @shumr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      ha ha lol

    • @jesusname3028
      @jesusname3028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yao and Hakeem.

    • @leon0802bmw
      @leon0802bmw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@shumr 卧槽 老哥你真是无处不在啊

    • @shumr
      @shumr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@leon0802bmw O(∩_∩)O哈哈~ 缘分阿 这都能遇见

  • @XanderXel91
    @XanderXel91 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    I always forget that he wasn’t just tall, he was incredibly skilled. Great footwork, soft touch on his jump shot, Hakeem-like post moves. If not for injuries he could’ve been one of the greatest centers of all time.

    • @bitedownpetey8954
      @bitedownpetey8954 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      I already think he is, along 15-20 greatest centers oat

    • @m3gusta17
      @m3gusta17 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      Shaq himself said if not for injuries Yao would be a Top 5 center all-time. And it's next to impossible to see Shaq give props to other centers. That's the highest imaginable praise coming from one of the stingiest when it comes to compliments.

    • @RightInFrontOfYou
      @RightInFrontOfYou 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      If not for injuries, Yao would be the greatest.

    • @blankname6629
      @blankname6629 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      People have already forgotten how good he was. I saw an idiot compare Zach edey to him. Zach edey looks like a guy who just learned basketball

  • @JM-wn6gu
    @JM-wn6gu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    Yao ming is not just a pride of China, He's pride of Asia.

    • @user-qr7wj3sd2m
      @user-qr7wj3sd2m 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yao ming just pride of himself,Not China and Asia,Because he practice by him self,injured,hard work by him self,not others,The fame just belong himself.

    • @kidkulafu4102
      @kidkulafu4102 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What? Asia is not china?

    • @EdisonLee-ti6ee
      @EdisonLee-ti6ee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly

    • @puvomr
      @puvomr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In that way, Yao ming is a pride of the earth. And you too.

    • @zaszlovjanos
      @zaszlovjanos หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's pride of the Internet😊

  • @Nathan-ry8kv
    @Nathan-ry8kv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2464

    “They forgot about the great wall.”

    • @ryanwhite6900
      @ryanwhite6900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@poly_g6068 it’s not racist ming is from China

    • @poly_g6068
      @poly_g6068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@ryanwhite6900 It's the funny kind of racist tho

    • @shirwahassan1346
      @shirwahassan1346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

      @@poly_g6068 it's not racist cause they're not assuming hes from Asia or China, they know hes from china

    • @1joaootavio
      @1joaootavio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@poly_g6068 You don't even know the difference between xenophobia and racism, just cut the crap.

    • @poly_g6068
      @poly_g6068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@1joaootavio Calm down.

  • @mrharembro1929
    @mrharembro1929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2765

    Miss him unfortunately foot and ankle injury led him for early retirement, proud times though for us Asians.

    • @BirdSarus100
      @BirdSarus100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +221

      Brah, he was a beast when he was healthy though, and he earned plenty of non-Asian fans my man. Trust me on that!!!!

    • @osioshio9150
      @osioshio9150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      love the pfp

    • @galaxytraveler5779
      @galaxytraveler5779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      #ALM

    • @darkestmuta1239
      @darkestmuta1239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He'd be the greatest big man of all time over trash shaq if he wasn't injured

    • @bjmyman
      @bjmyman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@darkestmuta1239 Come on man....

  • @gregward7255
    @gregward7255 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    As a Houston Rockets fan who watched NBA games since the early 80’s I think Yao was on the verge of becoming an unstoppable force when injuries ended his career. This man would’ve went down as one of the all-time greats. He was an awesome player and a gentle giant. Thanks for the great memories Yao!🎉

    • @Alvaro.240
      @Alvaro.240 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He was a monster as a Lakers fan I can tell you they win the Playoffs series againts the Lakers in 2009 If he didn't get injured. He was peaking no doubt He was on another level in the first round versus the Blazers

  • @whodatjt
    @whodatjt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    The footwork, coordination and athleticism he has at 7’6! He was a beast that unfortunately suffered foot injuries

    • @Aapje1
      @Aapje1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ur handwork is even better shawty

    • @kashe747
      @kashe747 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@Aapje1 however you got no hand game lmao

  • @JOGH-ss7kl
    @JOGH-ss7kl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2375

    Was very agile. He could play inside, he could play outside, and if he didn't have those injuries he could've been up there in the top five centers to ever play the game.
    - Shaquille O'Neal

    • @user-sq5hv9tj3i
      @user-sq5hv9tj3i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      He wasn't at the best time. Would have been even more dominant at this era

    • @pierreshi6102
      @pierreshi6102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@user-sq5hv9tj3i yes, smaller centers, and as skilled, if not more. Would've had an easy time posting and shooting fade aways, less risk of injuries too

    • @ericcartman5952
      @ericcartman5952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      @@chadjones3532 would have, could have and did have more than you ever will bum

    • @felipereyna1955
      @felipereyna1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I came to see if he was slow, I am surprise, he was very agile.

    • @SCP-38I2
      @SCP-38I2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chadjones3532 Yao destroys most bigs in the 80s and 90s quit bein an ass

  • @houfu1624
    @houfu1624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    Bro this guy is a pure beast man.

    • @nahor88
      @nahor88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yao would have at least 1 ring were it not for injuries. The 2009 Rockets team was one of the best of all time, including the championship squads and the 2018 Rockets that took the Warriors 7 games. That season, Tmac got injured before the play-offs and Yao carried them past Portland in the first round. It was then on to Kobe's Lakers, and he was having his way with them. Then he got injured... and the Rockets led by Ron Artest and Aaron Brooks still managed to take Kobe 7 games. I have no doubt with a healthy Tmac and Yao, the Rockets wouldn't have lost more than 2 games all play-offs.

    • @back2back379
      @back2back379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@nahor88 I actually wish Yao was a little smaller, like maybe 3-4 inches shorter and 30 lbs. lighter. He would've lasted longer, and he would still have been dominant with his skillset.

    • @readplays3442
      @readplays3442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@back2back379 he wouldn't last long even if he was smaller, China worked him to much into retirement.

    • @ErenJaeger13
      @ErenJaeger13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@back2back379 30 lbs lighter would’ve made him a literal stick and it wouldn’t have allowed him to play as physical as he was. Look at Manute Bol who was 7’7 but ridiculously underweight for his height and because of that he had more blocks than points because he couldn’t play bully ball on offense. If anything Yao could have gained 30 more pounds and would’ve been more dominant. He wasn’t underweight but he definitely wasn’t fat or ripped.

    • @ErenJaeger13
      @ErenJaeger13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@back2back379 For example Shaq was 5 inches shorter than Yao at 7’1. But he was 14 pounds heavier than Yao and was one of the most dominant players to ever play in the NBA in his prime.

  • @oweerogee1263
    @oweerogee1263 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    he got 9000+ points in just 8 seasons in nba, means every season made over 1000 points, he's not a black nor a white, but a pure asian, the best asian basketballer so far, and will keep that title for a long long time to come, don't know when there will be another one like him to appear in asia.

    • @anxinqi4198
      @anxinqi4198 ปีที่แล้ว

      我们也不知道

    • @EdisonLee-ti6ee
      @EdisonLee-ti6ee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is only one man likes him in human history. So guess how long we can have the next one

  • @BootsandUtes
    @BootsandUtes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Yao Ming's mid-range was so pure that his pump fake from 12-18 caught many defenders. Growing up I wasn't a Rockets fan, but I miss watching this guy play.

    • @andyng5321
      @andyng5321 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What is mid range and pump fake?

    • @BootsandUtes
      @BootsandUtes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@andyng5321 Mid-range shots are any shots outside the key (painted area near the basket), but still inside the perimeter. Pump fake is when the shooter acts like he's about to shoot, but does not release the ball. Basketball players do this to get the defender up in the air. When the defender is in the air and lands, it gives the shooter time and space to shoot uncontested.

    • @andyng5321
      @andyng5321 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      thank you@@BootsandUtes

    • @BootsandUtes
      @BootsandUtes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andyng5321 Happy to help :)

  • @radhawkman2249
    @radhawkman2249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2849

    My opinion he’s one of the most skilled big man ever

    • @radhawkman2249
      @radhawkman2249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +362

      V Linh stfu dumbass

    • @ricosavage4281
      @ricosavage4281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      By far. Hes the best center ever

    • @harrisonhou08
      @harrisonhou08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      philly g yessir hes my favourite houston rocket player and all time favourite

    • @ricosavage4281
      @ricosavage4281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      @Mohammed Beg (434MohBeg) everyone u named wouldnt be able to guard him at all. He would own everyone u named easily

    • @lukeskytirona7853
      @lukeskytirona7853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Top 15

  • @88tracks
    @88tracks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2497

    This man bodied Kevin Garnett, Dirk, Tim Duncan, Shaq, Alonzo Mourning, Ben Wallace, and both Gasol brothers. No one else can say they did that.
    Also made Carmelo look like a kid.

    • @antoninicolas6222
      @antoninicolas6222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Hakeem probably would too and it makes sense cause you can tell Yao studied Hakeem’s footwork and both being 🚀🚀🚀, it’s amazing to see skilled big men who don’t have to rely on power and strength as often

    • @mattryan5706
      @mattryan5706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

      He was 7'6 300+ Pound had 7 inches and 60 pounds on most people covering him and he was very skilled for his size. And he wasn't soft like people expected him to be i miss Yao he was a beast

    • @bp8300
      @bp8300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@antoninicolas6222 There's also a video who hakeem trained Yao his footwork.

    • @only1draco
      @only1draco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Facts Yao was just different one of my favorite NBA players of all time truly miss him he was a freak of nature

    • @EPICWILDETAILING
      @EPICWILDETAILING 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You forgot Dwight

  • @jl_117
    @jl_117 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    when he was playing, I feel like people thought he was just tall. now he is a certified NBA legend

  • @SmellyFartSoHard
    @SmellyFartSoHard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    7:30 people who don't know about old school basketball won't know how great this was. The respect that NBA gave to Big Ben was huge.

    • @user-jj9gl8jm3g
      @user-jj9gl8jm3g ปีที่แล้ว +36

      He made Wallace look like Allen Iverson

    • @Jezeus11
      @Jezeus11 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Man I feel old feels like I watched him play just yesterday

    • @fernieu3537
      @fernieu3537 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Forreals lol i didnt even realize it wass ben because yao makes him look so small

  • @matthiaslim6651
    @matthiaslim6651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    Look at Yao, so inspirational.

  • @ErenJaeger13
    @ErenJaeger13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2781

    This man’s quickness, agility, footwork, athleticism, and all around skill for someone who was 7’5-7’6 was absolutely ridiculous. If Yao stayed healthy he could’ve been one of the most dominant players to ever play the game. Up there with Wilt, Kareem, and Shaq.

    • @weilixu4879
      @weilixu4879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      He absolutely is.

    • @doktorhypebeast
      @doktorhypebeast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

      With today's load management style, Yao could've easily stayed healthy for at least another 3-4 seasons

    • @ThatKidWitTheAfro
      @ThatKidWitTheAfro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      If I’m building a goat team, when it comes to center, I’ll take whoever in the first 3, but in the 4th, I want angry prime Yao Ming. Lol.

    • @legm5298
      @legm5298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You forgot to put Hakeem among these greats

    • @stayonalert9240
      @stayonalert9240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @Deviunn Yao is listed at about 7'5 or 7'6 but when u ask players like shaq they always felt yao was a bit taller. I willing to bet he is closer to about 7'8.

  • @ericzhu7758
    @ericzhu7758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    He makes 7 foot guys look like a point guard. Lmao.
    And he can shoot free throws, with good post moves, behind the back dribble, sky hook, fade away, good mid range jumper.
    He is one of a kind

  • @kevinwhelan2339
    @kevinwhelan2339 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    One of the best centers of all time 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @SleepingIsASport
    @SleepingIsASport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1798

    This is me playing basketball at a kid's park with 9 yr olds.

    • @LeechUFC
      @LeechUFC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      FBI open up

    • @pok8561
      @pok8561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dylan James Chang bang bang bang

    • @zarvillemcmxcvi9911
      @zarvillemcmxcvi9911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL 🤣

    • @LS-jk3fk
      @LS-jk3fk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Little kids: "can you dunk?" so annoying bruv

    • @xXlGhostFreaklXx
      @xXlGhostFreaklXx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Couldnt be more true🤣

  • @fufuwarrior
    @fufuwarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    he was really good, had humor and his smile made me smile

    • @doggo_87__60
      @doggo_87__60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      His smile is the best meme ever

  • @RyansRetro
    @RyansRetro หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I only looked this up because I was playing against him on NBA Ballers and holy smokes this man operates like he does in video games.

  • @pootieaz
    @pootieaz ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Yao was so, so skilled at that size. No one who's played at that height was even remotely as skilled as Yao. Tremendous touch, great footwork and an excellent passer with a dependable 15-18 ft jumper. Even better as a person so it seems.

  • @Godfather_Al
    @Godfather_Al 3 ปีที่แล้ว +698

    Everyone loves Yao Ming

    • @ironheart7025
      @ironheart7025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The Iconic meme

    • @martonszirmai5591
      @martonszirmai5591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Except his enemies

    • @Astelch
      @Astelch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      in the words of flight: YAAAAOOOOOOO

    • @dolphinline1233
      @dolphinline1233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      damn this big guy is strong but playing much skilled. Modest and friendly off court

  • @flone9872
    @flone9872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    For his 40th birthday, NBA did a sweetest thing, HAPPY BIRTHDAY YAO.

  • @handmeadozenbeers8655
    @handmeadozenbeers8655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Shout-out to Yao, majority thought getting him was a dumb idea, went through stereotypes and racism.
    Just kept playing, kept his mouth shut and let his game do the talking.

  • @solowarrior1145
    @solowarrior1145 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    My favorite center of all time. my favorite part about his game is his soft touch. he was truly talented

  • @WoeiFoongChen
    @WoeiFoongChen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    One of the best big man of all time. Had the height, the size, the technical ability and the basketball IQ. One of the most complete centres of all time. Was a pleasure watching him play.

    • @nikeismygfxu5515
      @nikeismygfxu5515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      dude well said!!!!

    • @Jerome-uk5ck
      @Jerome-uk5ck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah if only not for his injuries but that's just big man problems

    • @paulgeorge9228
      @paulgeorge9228 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Him wilt n hakeem among the best

  • @SancLunatic
    @SancLunatic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1392

    He's probably one of the most enduring >7'5" players ever. Its very difficult for a players that tall to maintain even a moderate level of athleticism and health. For him to play at the level he did and for that long is remarkable on its own.

    • @TheEchoeman
      @TheEchoeman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Yes, it's difficult. That's why Yao broke his foot all the time.

    • @goodnamestaken
      @goodnamestaken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @@TheEchoeman The real miracle is how you don't break your foot walking out on your driveway carrying that much size

    • @Jason-se1ke
      @Jason-se1ke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      Yeah I've seen players as tall or even a bit taller than him here on YT, and every last one of them is so damn slow and uncoordinated that they would be forever relegated to their high school's JV squad if not for their height. The fact that Yao could perform spin moves with legitimate grace is just insane. Not to mention how smooth his jumpsuit was.

    • @amidabuddha4298
      @amidabuddha4298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All the best

    • @thisasiankidistrashfordram374
      @thisasiankidistrashfordram374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Heck, even 6' 9" players get injured easily when they're not careful. Being a giant comes at a steep price.

  • @leftnut6578
    @leftnut6578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    One of the most underrated players for sure. If only he had more healthy seasons to play. He was 7,5 and can shoot pretty well for a person that size

    • @bobbyjonas2323
      @bobbyjonas2323 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Not just pretty well. He was shooting better percentages than shooting guards

  • @GatCat
    @GatCat ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I love how Shaq eventually embraced this man. The story of the NBA would not be complete without Yao Ming. Such a great ambassador of his country.

  • @footballbabybaby
    @footballbabybaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1472

    7'6
    Strong build
    Humble
    Skilled
    Good defense
    Can shoot
    Good free throws
    Good post moves
    Belongs on hall of fame
    A great player

    • @mangotangofango7886
      @mangotangofango7886 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      if he stayed healthy we see him achieve more things

    • @kevinchan2861
      @kevinchan2861 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@mangotangofango7886 hell yeah if not Kobe hurt his knee on purpose. Great karma to Kobe.

    • @youngdre9866
      @youngdre9866 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@kevinchan2861 chill bro I don’t even like Kobe but that’s drawling

    • @rajin6824
      @rajin6824 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@kevinchan2861 dark💀

    • @stephcurry8861
      @stephcurry8861 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kevinchan2861 damn 😳

  • @jijapuli
    @jijapuli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +771

    This dude was literally too skilled and strong that his body couldn't keep up. Hands down one of the best Rockets players ever.

    • @The1percenters_era
      @The1percenters_era 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      3rd! 1s: Hakeem Olajuwon. 2nd: James Harden

    • @anxiety1018
      @anxiety1018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@The1percenters_era Moses malone

    • @The1percenters_era
      @The1percenters_era 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@anxiety1018 after harden and hakeem

    • @anxiety1018
      @anxiety1018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@The1percenters_era but he is better than yao

    • @jantaganas8822
      @jantaganas8822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mc grady?

  • @palat3362
    @palat3362 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    One of the most dominant big men in the league in his time. May he reside in the hall of fame for eternity.

  • @andrewedlavisores1455
    @andrewedlavisores1455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Yao's fadeaway is one of the most unguardable shots of all time

  • @aaronjay9325
    @aaronjay9325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    When he came into the league, I was young with a younger mindset thinking "Dude is almost 7foot7, of course he can do that..." Now, I'm older and I can see this was a very talented big with great foot work and soft touch around the rim.

    • @jonaldgobaton8086
      @jonaldgobaton8086 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      me too. kinda miss him.
      No bigs with that size can do what he do.

  • @conormulrooney1217
    @conormulrooney1217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +868

    This man would have been one of the best centers of all time only for all the injuries he had

    • @hellbent4387
      @hellbent4387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      He is one of the greatest centres of all time. In my opinion he could’ve been the greatest

    • @wadeburner
      @wadeburner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Maaz Ahmed
      Lol this is a joke right?

    • @vitolee586
      @vitolee586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      he already is

    • @samareno9238
      @samareno9238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@wadeburner that his/her opinion. so what's your problem here? stupid.

    • @Josh-wb5ur
      @Josh-wb5ur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      EA Orbital how’s that a joke. He is a really good center and if he wasn’t plagued with injured he would’ve been better than shaq. Not only that but he did beat shaq on multiple occasions

  • @littleshepherdcupw.6609
    @littleshepherdcupw.6609 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Even my breath coming smoothly after watching this. I really miss those super stars from the previous NBA.❤️

  • @yingjiezhao5237
    @yingjiezhao5237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolutely PHENOMENAL! Never a player plays like him before and after

  • @jonathanmoore322
    @jonathanmoore322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    This video is a highlight real of NBA stars who all played in 2000's, but they all are just looking around at each other with shocked and defeated faces, like "How were we supposed to defend that?"

    • @goodnamestaken
      @goodnamestaken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Imagine how demoralizing it would be to draw yao and just know your defense stats will be trash that game.

    • @jamesearl2477
      @jamesearl2477 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @edouble9573
    @edouble9573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    A lot of people will think he was a good basketball player just because he was super tall, but this man had legit basketball skills and moves. If anything, being that tall only makes it more difficult.

    • @user-tz9jh6pv2j
      @user-tz9jh6pv2j 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      whenever people say yao was good only cuz he was 7'6", i immediately know they know nothing about basketball

    • @icyboy771z
      @icyboy771z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There's others whose 7'6 who isnt that good like Shawn Bradley.

    • @nolan4826
      @nolan4826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tall makes it difficult yes but it makes defense so much easier.

    • @williamfeng6706
      @williamfeng6706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nolan4826 not Mandy can handle the size pressure on their body, Yao at that height was amazing, you really think it’s that easy? True that he has height advantage for defense I agree

    • @poodie3887
      @poodie3887 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamfeng6706 the taller you are to the court it is easier though

  • @seyahtan24
    @seyahtan24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Never seen another 7'5 - 7'6 move like him. Others were uncoordinated as all hell and too damn slow. Yao was truly a beast!

    • @jasonanno3881
      @jasonanno3881 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      His athleticism and touch are so far above anyone else in that super tall category. Like not even close.

    • @xum0007
      @xum0007 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m apparently destined to be exactly 7’0 (I’m 6’6, age 14) and I’m pretty fast. Hopefully i don’t lose my speed with the extra inches.

    • @andraaxmay
      @andraaxmay 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Victor Wembanyama

    • @hellosurvivor97
      @hellosurvivor97 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@andraaxmaywemb runs faster than Yao.But Yao spins much more faster than Wemb

    • @user-zj9hk3gt2n
      @user-zj9hk3gt2n 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andraaxmay Yao's shoot is much better than Wemban.

  • @MasonSandnerFitness
    @MasonSandnerFitness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, Yao was a legit god. Beasted and stunted on so many fools. Fade away impossible to stop.

  • @eribiscuits
    @eribiscuits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Thank goodness, I was able to see this man play in my younger days. Yao's definitely a skilled big man and definitely a top 10 center.

  • @vincentxu8217
    @vincentxu8217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    It's quite amazing how much he has done at such young age, he was a team star, a team owner, a nation official and now an international official. He's truely a giant, both literally and figuratively.

    • @anticringepolice
      @anticringepolice ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf is an "international official"?

    • @vincentxu8217
      @vincentxu8217 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anticringepolice What I mean is he's the chairman of the basketball association of Asia, sorry if my wording is confusing

    • @user-lr6hx6fd4f
      @user-lr6hx6fd4f ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vincentxu8217 他是中国篮球协会的主席。没有人怀疑他是个天才运动员,同样也没有人怀疑他是个糟糕的管理者。

  • @TheSonic813
    @TheSonic813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    He was not only a tall man, he was very skilled

  • @kinggamer7889
    @kinggamer7889 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favorite center of all-time. Dang it would have fun to watch him in the modern era

  • @bcb4lyfe
    @bcb4lyfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    Yao: enters the game
    Small big mans: oh no, bully ball again

    • @bluebird6327
      @bluebird6327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      lmfao

    • @Mgblz
      @Mgblz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      There's no small big mans
      Well not anymore without yao ming

    • @remnant24
      @remnant24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mgblz With guys like Marjanovic and Tacko Fall there's definitely small big men.

    • @ohdaUtube
      @ohdaUtube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BBQ cornish hen

    • @ErenJaeger13
      @ErenJaeger13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@remnant24 Their skill is nothing compared to Yao’s though. Other than the rebounding and paint defense skill. But that’s mandatory for anyone who’s like 7’0-7’7 that’s played in the NBA.

  • @james-huang
    @james-huang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    In fact, Yao was also excellent at international basketball games such as Olympic and FIBA. He once led the China national basketball team to enter the top 8 at 2004 and 2008 Olympic Game respectively. He's one of the most excellent big guys in the world in history.

  • @COGNITIVE90
    @COGNITIVE90 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yao ming was the only Center I remeber being good at free throws back then a man ahead of his time

  • @samtheman4307
    @samtheman4307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Had that dream shake from Hakim and one hell of a soft touch at the line, this man was a monster and wish we got more out of him.

  • @Pilzkopf190
    @Pilzkopf190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    What a guy absolute legend
    Love him for also being very humble throughout his career.

  • @jaysonmartinez9718
    @jaysonmartinez9718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    One of the best centers in NBA History. Salute for this man. 💪💪

    • @yevgenitorres6058
      @yevgenitorres6058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could have been top 5 if stayed healthy

  • @erichsiao6651
    @erichsiao6651 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yao Ming is one of the best NBA Legend Player 👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @Jimbo1257
    @Jimbo1257 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    He moves good for a big man

  • @meowdi8447
    @meowdi8447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    I wish Tackos watching and learning
    And Coach Brad use him often

    • @dasupremegentlelad4321
      @dasupremegentlelad4321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Tacko does not move the same as yao and isnt quick enough to replicate his play style. Tacko has heavy feet. Yao was a threat to shoot too

    • @Gatagofast
      @Gatagofast 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope he can get better

    • @rickyssj7695
      @rickyssj7695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Tacko is too skinny and horrible footwork Yao actually got muscles and has good footwork

    • @charlieblake4552
      @charlieblake4552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rickyssj7695 Yao was skinny asf

    • @rickyssj7695
      @rickyssj7695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@charlieblake4552 do u know how hard it is to gain weight when your 7’6 and that guy was not skinny he was posting shaq in the paint I wanna see Tacko post up shaq if you think Yao was “skinny” he may look slim but he was strong asf 🤦‍♂️

  • @Its4RealNotAPhase
    @Its4RealNotAPhase 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Yao was not only big, he was extremely talented. Being big isn‘t enough. Look at Shawn Bradley.

    • @SCP-38I2
      @SCP-38I2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL IKR. Yao was one of the only few people that took Hakeem's class and learned well from it, Dwight took Hakeem's class and he plays just like a mini shaq :/

    • @ericzhu7758
      @ericzhu7758 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tacko Fall also 7’6. He is too weak

  • @ChrisS-rt3ow
    @ChrisS-rt3ow ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This giant is just too OP, can get rebound, can block, can pass, can shot 2 points and 3 points, also humble...

  • @wegotitoutthemississippimudd
    @wegotitoutthemississippimudd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yao ming is the 🐐...THE GREAT WALL. on of my favorites all time... always fun to watch him play...

  • @matthewwilson4941
    @matthewwilson4941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    In 2k11 my career I was a PG on the Rockets and the pick and roll with Yao is still the most broken play I've seen in a 2K game.

    • @yewang7787
      @yewang7787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm playing 2k17, sad for no Yaoming and Kobe

    • @Kharma_45
      @Kharma_45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@yewang7787 they're in the classics tho

    • @yewang7787
      @yewang7787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kharma_45 thks

    • @Kharma_45
      @Kharma_45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yewang7787 there is current, all time and classics category

    • @icyboy771z
      @icyboy771z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yao is like a god in 2k.

  • @cesar9496
    @cesar9496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Yao was amazing, played with heart and loved this city. Freaking injuries didn’t let him alone. I still remember that Dallas series where we were up 2-0 with TMac and we blew it. That was a good season but didn’t last 😔

  • @JiTiAr35
    @JiTiAr35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    I will watch NBA again if there are players like Shaq and Yao again.

    • @solidstatedrive
      @solidstatedrive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Giannis

    • @aspect9424
      @aspect9424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@solidstatedrive overrated

    • @solidstatedrive
      @solidstatedrive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aspect9424 haha

    • @SANMIITTAI3
      @SANMIITTAI3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aspect9424 ez 50 points + finals mvp haha

    • @lloydstanford6070
      @lloydstanford6070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@aspect9424 how is he overrated. He's one of the best 2-way players that the game has seen and just dominated his way to a finals mvp at 26

  • @tommytexter4054
    @tommytexter4054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yao is so dominant inside with his height and also post move. At the meantime, he also shoot incredibly from mid range and free throw line. What a combo.

  • @worldhello615
    @worldhello615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    看哭了 太美好了姚明!!!

    • @royhuang4782
      @royhuang4782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      只打NBA的话 应该还能多大5 6 年吧

    • @frankfeng2701
      @frankfeng2701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      姚明早生了10年。在小球时代就不用增重增加膝盖负荷了。

    • @user-sq3vt2km9g
      @user-sq3vt2km9g 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      国家队对他消耗太大了,范甘迪也是玩命的用他。。。如果当年是马刺选了他。。。

  • @lemokshjames
    @lemokshjames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Underrated legend! Imagine he could've still been in the league!

  • @kluse.2329
    @kluse.2329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked this guy alot , great player , with real humility 👏

  • @JaysonHoang14
    @JaysonHoang14 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The biggest what ifs in the NBA. We watched Yao figuring out his strength and superpower in real time like Giannis. Yao in the modern NBA would be unstoppable. His shooting touch and power down low was unstoppable. In the modern NBA, he would be able to stretch the floor and dominate in the paint

  • @lilskiess66
    @lilskiess66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Still remember watching Yao Ming a lot when I was younger,always loved watching him play,such a great classy player. Wish he could have stayed healthy would definitely be one of the best ever.

  • @indra.k8229
    @indra.k8229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Every fans of basketball must loves him..
    Mr.Yao Ming youre true legend in NBA history.🙏🙏🙏

  • @ChabbaChabba
    @ChabbaChabba 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Long live Yao, he brought great cultures together playing the beautiful game 👍

  • @CombatLegsVIDS
    @CombatLegsVIDS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love that most of these were plays against HOF players. 😳 Give Yao his respect!

  • @MarcZornosa
    @MarcZornosa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Happy 40th Birthday Yao!

    • @Alr1ghtyThen
      @Alr1ghtyThen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's crazy he's just now only 40. He retired so early!

    • @MarcZornosa
      @MarcZornosa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Alr1ghtyThen Injuries ended his career.

  • @Godfather_Al
    @Godfather_Al 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    7:27 #4 yeo that's not fair lmao. not even shaq did that to ben wallace

  • @yoshiroshi7190
    @yoshiroshi7190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was my favorite era of basketball without a doubt

  • @artrimiks
    @artrimiks ปีที่แล้ว +6

    once in a generation player. i miss yao.

  • @abdullahussien6683
    @abdullahussien6683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    the greatest quote Yao ever made when he first came to the untied states for the first time and said he felt like he was born again after going into the hood!!

  • @Avenged_07
    @Avenged_07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yao is one of the most powerful center ever! 💪 🏀

  • @cbozz7063
    @cbozz7063 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    born texan, so many great memories of watching this legend play

  • @SolidMGSnake
    @SolidMGSnake ปีที่แล้ว +3

    7:16 I remember this the most. Move was so smooth as shit it was crazY!

  • @DeTAYL.
    @DeTAYL. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    2:07 What was Andre Miller thinking? 🤣🤣

    • @backwards9772
      @backwards9772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      tried to pull a Jr smith

    • @tk9839
      @tk9839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he wasn't thinking...

    • @peakyboys
      @peakyboys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What the hell in the world Xd

    • @EzStevie2k2
      @EzStevie2k2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      was a nice try

  • @XD-yd8op
    @XD-yd8op 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This guy literally give the game a hype atmosphere looks his teammate every time he make dunk block assist are surely exciting to watch I really wish to have seen one of his game this guys truly it’s a monster that cannot be stopped on his prime 🥶🥶

    • @youngbae5187
      @youngbae5187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because nobody has ever saw a 7 foot 6 so skilled. Yao Ming is what Tacko Fall is if Tacko Fall is actually good. Lol. Tacko is the same height as Yao, but people always treat him like a meme. Nobody treats Yao as a meme because Yao is an actual star.

  • @leoleorueras904
    @leoleorueras904 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If this guy played today, we wouldn’t see Wemby having this much fame.

    • @lukamagicgod
      @lukamagicgod หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hell no, yao is great but the game today would be too fast for him. Also his legs wont keep up. Hate this casual comments, always overrating the past. Yao is skillfull big but not near how skilled bigman are now todays. NBA is evolving, everything has evolved even Human behavior.

  • @MrCody6925
    @MrCody6925 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The way he manhandled Ben Wallace was insane. 😂

  • @skyrisetempest1452
    @skyrisetempest1452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Damn he is so fast for being so tall

  • @mikehink4062
    @mikehink4062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yao was nice man. So much better than he even gets credit for. His touch was so amazing for a center, let alone for a 7’6” center... he was basically unstoppable
    1-on-1 or in man to man. Also a very smart player. He had a pretty complete game from A-Z. Wish we could have seen him play longer but I’m grateful we got to see him play at all.

  • @liminalb1rds158
    @liminalb1rds158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly a legend

  • @sudhanvabharadwaj5575
    @sudhanvabharadwaj5575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love this guy

  • @chrisboriqua8878
    @chrisboriqua8878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    When the nba had actually skilled big men. And big men that played like bigs.

    • @Skrrr685
      @Skrrr685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Anthony Davis play like this if you watch them highlights

    • @beachboytyler7574
      @beachboytyler7574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Jokic is crazy wymm

    • @trento5479
      @trento5479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The nba has plenty of skilled bigs stop it. Jokic is one of the most multi dimensional talented big men we’ve ever seen, u got guys like AD, kat, embiid just to name a few

    • @chrisboriqua8878
      @chrisboriqua8878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Jokic may be skilled but yall stop it. You see how these big men play come on Anthony davis maybe comes close to that. These dudes dont hustle defensively like bigs use to partially i believe cuz of the weak nba rules but stop man. Kemp, pat, shaq, Hakeem, young kg, malone, young dwight, ben wallace those dudes will smoke any big in league today. Plus the bigs today be out there running around like a guard. If u put any of the guys i mentioned one on one with some small pf like pj tucker. Pj tucker would ask to get taken out thats how bad he would be destroyed. I see on a game basis small guys like that stopping bigs. Plus these dudes consider a post up game a turn around hook shot. They forget about post fades, up and unders, dream shakes, drop steps. Stop these guys today are nothin to how bigs use to be

    • @cks2020693
      @cks2020693 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Skrrr685 AD is very similiar to KG, which in 2000-2010s would be more of a PF position depending on the opponent C

  • @ragingfiip
    @ragingfiip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    2:06 LoL, wtf was Andre Miller thinking?! Dude can barely jump over a shoelace, how tf he expect to dunk over a 7'6" center??

    • @beko466
      @beko466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Do u remember when Nate Robinson blocked Yao Ming....nba is a place where anything can happen...so who knows..Andre Miller could have succeeded...but unfortunately the great wall stopped him

    • @ragingfiip
      @ragingfiip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      @@beko466 Nate Robinson is one of the most athletic players in the history of the NBA. In his prime, he had a 43.5 inch vertical, which is among the top, most impressive, and highest verticals in the history of the game. Andre Miller is a completely different story. He was never considered a particularly explosive or athletic player.
      Moreover, Nate Robinson is the only player to ever win the NBA dunk contest 3 times, which is a testament to his exceptional leaping ability. Whereas Andre Miller, in his 16 year career, barely has any memorable highlight dunks. I wouldn't expect Andre Miller to dunk over an average forward, much less Yao Ming, who's one of the tallest players in NBA history.

    • @backwards9772
      @backwards9772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@beko466 we can't compare Miller with Robinson. Compare him with someone like Khris Middleton

    • @fycfyc1
      @fycfyc1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      back then if you dunked on Yao you are in a special club. lotta people deliberately tried to dunk on him whenever they had the chance

    • @ragingfiip
      @ragingfiip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@fycfyc1 Yeah, that's true, but Andre Miller believing he'd be able to dunk over Yao is the equivalent of Dwight Howard believing he could win the 3-point contest. It's just not his forte. Miller's leaping abilities are less than stellar, to say the least. I doubt the guy has even dunked more than 15 times in his entire 16 year career.
      Of course you expect high flyers like Vince Carter, T-Mac, Jason Richardson, Desmond Mason, and Josh Smith to try. I'd even expect smaller guards like Baron Davis, Steve Francis, and Antonio Daniels to try... but a guard like Andre Miller, who lacks the athletic abilities of the aforementioned players, expecting to dunk on Yao is a nice, little fairytale.

  • @TheIkaraCult
    @TheIkaraCult ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching Yao play

  • @superZvegetto
    @superZvegetto 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gigantic Asian men rarely have this well balanced body, let alone a face visual, and decent mobility. It was such a memorable blessing to watch him play, especially every single time against Shaq. Big men era was gold.

  • @terminusest9179
    @terminusest9179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:20
    "Tried to go coast-to-coast but he forgot about the Great Wall"
    Quite an awesome name to be called being tall and asian.

  • @flaminace7842
    @flaminace7842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    man made the allstar team every season he played, legend

    • @OlJackBurton
      @OlJackBurton ปีที่แล้ว

      Back then, the All-Star vote was 100% fan voting and included international fans...

  • @redherring4119
    @redherring4119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    7'6 and moved with EASE. Absolute freight train. What a player. What a man.

  • @taxxing
    @taxxing 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    watching this on oxys is badass

  • @zelkage4817
    @zelkage4817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Best asian nba player

  • @fungivan1997
    @fungivan1997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Shaq saids yao is the only guy blocked him 3 times in a game and they can't stop each other, and if yao's career didnt ended too soon, he would be one of the top 5 of center that shaq played with.

    • @user-uy5ob8sd4l
      @user-uy5ob8sd4l 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      3 times in a roll! But still shaq get 38+13 something

  • @didntger9332
    @didntger9332 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is freaking BEAST!! Beast mode!!

  • @Thrilla4romManila
    @Thrilla4romManila 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yao was a special and exceptionally skilled baller. Very unfortunate that injuries derailed his career.