Yao Ming Quotes (33 Quotes)

Yao took the Ghandi approach to another level moments later, when he was asked what he liked best about Shaq. Hes always smiling, ... And he seems like a very happy person.

It was not difficult because I love Houston and I have very good teammates, ... Our team is getting stronger. Everything is getting comfortable for me.

I think before we (left) Houston that this trip would maybe be a turning point for out team. We are like a new team. It started that first night, when we played Sacramento. We had some trouble in that game (falling behind by 14) but did not give up.

Usually I like going to the paint because I could get close shots, or physical contact and get a foul. Today, they didn't call it so I was afraid to go inside.

The talk has got to change, ... We need to do it for ourselves -- talk the talk and walk the walk.

We didn't end the game well. We were ahead by nine points with about three minutes left and then we didn't handle the ball well against the full court press. It became (a close) game. We have to know our opponent's strength.

For me, it's a breath of fresh air when we make a couple of shots from the outside. That takes a lot of pressure off me and my game. Before we make some shots, everything has to go inside and it's just too crowded. When our guards make some outside shots, we're able to move some stuff around better.

Everybody knows he's a super scorer, ... Also, he's a great passer. He had some turnovers tonight, but in a few games, those turnovers will turn into assists.

The NBA life has made me grow up a lot. I have not just grown up in my basketball skills, it's made me stronger and tougher.

I don't think I can play in the National Games. My contract (with the Rockets) d oesn't allow me though I really want to play (in the Games).

I have Mr. Alexander's trust and the chance to play in Houston,

This is the best game China has ever played against the Koreans. I don't think any team, even the US team, could hold South Korea to only two points in a quarter.

Basketball, in America, is like a culture. It is like a foreigner learning a new language. It is difficult to learn foreign languages and it will also be difficult for me to learn the culture for basketball here.

Today is barbecue my feet. It's pretty warm here. It's soft (turf), but it's heat. But we're from Texas.

It was like if I didn't keep reminding myself, I'd make mistakes.

We still need to look forward. The way Miami will miss Shaq (O'Neal), they'll still need to play. Well, the league is not waiting for us or for Tracy to come back. We've got to hang in there. We can do better than that.

Were all basketball players, and were all out there on the court, ... We all live together on this earth.

With their shooting range, it took so long to recover, ... It's like when we play Dallas, when they have (big nights shooting).

I think we'll have a good year. Right now, Tracy and me have one year of experience. We know how to play together.

Her talent and poise is what's very compelling for companies. Her ethnicity is icing on the cake.

Everybody is improving but I am improving slowly, which seemingly widens our distance.

The victory was right in front of our face. If we could have gotten one or two more rebounds, it would have been in our pocket.

No matter whether you are new or an old team member, you need time to adjust to one another.

I think we lose concentration at the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth quarter - think the game is done. In this league, nothing is easy.

He brings a lot of energy. He's a great cutter. Like today, when the other team double-teams on the post or double-teams (Tracy) McGrady, he cuts very quickly. With his size and the way he can jump, that really helps us.

I hope I'm the last one. Maybe the whole team needs to go to church to pray for the future.

I can put more energy into next season and future seasons now that the matter has been put aside, ... This was something in my mind and my heart is always in Houston.

I really cant describe it. It completely surpasses what I imagined, ... Basketball is my job. Its something I do and can adjust to quickly. The media, Im a little bit of a stranger to. So its a little difficult to adjust.

I understand that this is a great example of Mr. Alexander's trust in me,

First of all, I'm not buff enough. I got pushed away from the basket. And even when I didn't, I couldn't get anyone to throw me a pass.

I couldn't catch the ball in the post. I had to set more screens on the perimeter to try to and get the defender off my body.

I just started playing basketball and I feel pretty healthy. I feel by the time I return to Houston I will be completely healthy.

I saw them when I was 5 or 6 years old in China in my hometown, Shanghai. That's the only game I watched them. I think I would like to watch them play.