when an NBA basket ball player tell you "you're a big fella" , you certainly are.

It's impossible not to respect Yao. His induction into the NBA Hall of Fame made me so happy. He was a major star on and off of the court. The off of the court impresses me the most. A man of that size could easily walk around being a douche to anyone and still get what he wants. Yao is too mature for that. He displays great character, a strong heart, a willingness to learn and a desire to help the community via charity. All around an awesome man.

You know you're big when you have to lower your head while getting through a door made for NBA players.

really like how Kobe trying to make Yao feel comfortable by telling him to do the tipoff

Lmao kobe telling yao to jump, "Yao Yao you 7 ft 30" ROFL

"man get in there u 7 foot 30" had me dying bro 😂😂

damn, a white guy that speaks perfect mandarin

Such a humble guy, Mcgrady & all your fans miss you Yao

Yao is right up there among the greatest ever Centers in NBA history. Considering where he came from and how good he got, his development was amazing. Size, skill, intelligence, could shoot FT, threes, layups, dunks, hook shots, fade aways, spinoramas, off the glass, great passer, blocker, grab boards, clutch in big game situations, and most of all, he is the nicest and funniest guy both on and off the court. How can you not like him and the total package? To me, Yao is the greatest, but in all fairness since I never saw the past greats, I only say he's among the greatest in history.

Yao Ming !! Go in there ! You 7 foot 30 Lmfao

with no doubt... THE BEST FREE THROW SHOOTING CENTER IN NBA HISTORY

I wish he at least won a ring.

that was the best nba all star,.,, all the legends in one game

That boy kobe said yao u get on there u 7foot30 lmao

Yao was a class act. He knew the way he handled himself would reflect upon his entire country, and he represented them incredibly well.

His English is actually really good. If I tried to learn Cantonese in just 3 years I would sound way worse.

不容易啊，老姚，现在再看当年，挺感动的 Life is rough, Yao finally made it!

3:51 I love how even in the All Star, Kobe is directing Tim Duncan to get out of the way and telling Yao Ming to jump. Classic respect!

Probably up there with one of the best big guys who's got the best footwork on the hardwood

you see that YAO IS ALMOST AS TALL AS A LADDER LOL

3:49, still miss this man so much...

2000-2010 NBA very entertaining The best ever!

3:47 "yao smile a little bit" man was relishing the moment with the legend

He may not have been the best player but he was definitely one of my favourite players.

He makes Jordan look like tiny :)

Thanks for welcoming Yao and made him feel comfortable at home. This is what I really appreciate about African Americans, they give credit where credit is due and treat worthy people with respect. Btw I'm a Chris Tucker fan

He has learned to speak fluent English and is a very humble of a person. His family and country should be very proud!

get in there man! you 7 foot THIRTY!!

I miss Yao so much. If he didn't have those damn injuries, he could have been one of the best Centers of all time. 7'6 guy with post skills, free throw and middle range. damn 真想念姚明，中国骄傲

He's a beautiful soul! God Bless him and his family :))

look at that white guy speaking very very Good in Chinese

A damn good player, too bad his career was cut short over a foot injury. Thank you Yao!

I followed Yao’ s career from the get-go and he was super shy , timid in his rookie year's first few weeks but once he got adjusted to culture, new country, teammates, he started to show aggression and confidence and blossomed. Sad his career got cut short!

Already missing that era. Now big guy cannot survive in the league.

"I'll be back"

at 3:50 kobe telling timmy to get out for yao to do the jump ball

man, I miss him.

My man Ming and T-Mac were nasty I miss that squad so much

7 foot 30 lmao

Greatest center of all time

Could've been a top 5 big of all time, if not for all the injuries..

He is our hero, and we also appreciate the welcome and care from these friendly rockets mates😀

We miss you Kobe💔

He becomes popular mainly because of his personality, he is humble, never angry and scold others, he also doing his best to stupid a foreign language so he can becomes part of the team. He follows order as a team so that's why both his teammates and fans like him a lot.

such a humble and gentle guy,Yao's a legend.

LOL ben wallace tried so hard on that tip off :P

His teammates were so cool with him

HALL OF FAME! for only 8 years! the best ever seven footer!

Best Central ever !Thanks for presenting us the most amazing Top 2 Centrals duel ever in the NBA history! That is Yao VS Gasol!

Respect this big guy

Kobe hit him w the “yo Yao u jump u 7ft 30” 🤣🤣🤣

Yao you jump get in there man you 7ftdamn30 lmfao 😁😆😅 Miss you alot kobe 🥺😭😭💔💔💔

Yao is the most athletic 7'6" person in history. There were 3 other 76er NBA players before, but they were just simply too slow. 1 of them was actually 7'8"

“You 7 foot 30” 😭

His career was over before it began. He never really got to prove how good he could have been.

there will NEVER be another Yao Ming :(

Kobe hypin Yao up 😂😂. Rest In Peace Kobe :/

A great player，and also a great person！

I love how the comments have swayed to illustrate another great Kobe moment. Also just quietly but I reckon Yao is the reason the NBA players are getting paid so well now because he bridged the divide to China which had such a huge influence in their love of the current NBA. (Despite the ups and downs of that relationship 😝)

Truly an icon

Kobe: YU 7 feet 30” LMAO

must've been a great feeling being welcomed like that 0:57 long live legend hof yao ming the china man

C - Yao Ming PF - Hakeem Olajuwon SF - Tracey McGradey SG - James Harden PG - Steve Francis Houston Smokers cause they would SMOKE ANYBODY

Lol at that shot at 1:59. Yao looks gigantic.

Real question : who will guard this guy in the nba these days lol

"he has been second to Shaw in the league" David Robinson : Are you sure about that?!

he didnt even speak english back then, you can see he has a translater saying mandarin.

Yao had everything, to be one of the greatest ambassadors in league history in the 8-9 years he played. I can't speak on his game, but it always seemed like he was fundamentally sound with a great shooting touch - free throw/threes/mid-range, defense, rebounding ability, post game, and often get missed - his passing ability, not in terms of number assists, but having a good court vision. And of course, his personality was larger than life.

WE NEED ANOTHER YAO MING IN THE NBA

Damn,i miss Yao,what could of been here in H-Town if he would of been injury free....thanks for the memories Yao.

That translator though. His Chinese is on point!

3:49 Kobe telling yao to get in there LOL

Yao and MJ. Legend.

This man adapted fast, and played very well against great players. Went back to China as BBall God. Great stories inspire. Go to a new country and play their game, learn new language, and succeed in a league of great players in less then 5 years. Certified Chingon!

The Great Wall of Yao...

Yao is so tall, hes just easy to shoot the ball. Hes one of a great player🤣🤣😍. 👏👏👏

I miss Yao so much. And I miss Yao vs SharQ so much.

What a humble big guy

A truly gifted individual. I feel like if he was 7'2sh, he would've been quicker and more agile. Could've been Hakeem like

Jordan and yao take pic.. great moments.

One of his best thing he learned was speaking in english,...his game was already good it was just polished when he played in the league

Yao Ming AKA The Dynasty 🐐

Respect for Yao!

we all miss u big guy

Oh those memories...

Facing the worlds best, is a more accurate way to describe what Yao Ming was getting ready for. Versus, “the nba’s best”

rip kobe great man help yao

Hey man do you have full episode of this?

Proud of you yao ming love from china

Love our Yao Ming!🇨🇳

Yao was awesome

3:56 lol kobe, he said "he's 7 foot 30"🤣🤣🤣🤣

Still remember Kobe told Yao to learn to “loose” before game...

What if Tim Duncan was super sad he didn't get to jump :/

The last part of video was some respect.

Goatmentator!

Old-time, sweet time.

NBA = game of the best genes

Yao started from a very bottom line which is far blow those native players. He's humble, skillful, kind, hard working with the people around. He truly deserves everything he got. What a legend.

The Great Wall Of Yao. That is epic 🔥