Yao's footwork and his agility for a center of his size was unbelievable. He was a complete package.

Yao ming without injuries = Rockets win championship 2009

Yao Ming had a potential to be one of the greatest centers of all time. Too bad, injuries prevented him.

The fact that Yao at his best was an 86%-87% FT shooter helps to show just how insanely skilled and talented he was. Most 7 footers struggle somewhat from the FT line (obviously there are exceptions), but Yao was 7’5 with massive hands, and he had the softest touch imaginable. His turnaround and mid range shots were absolutely pure. One of the great NBA “what ifs” is just how good he and the Rockets could have been without the foot injuries.

yao ming's hook shot is unblock able

One game, two legends. Miss them forever.

Yao is one of the best center.

This was one of the most entertaining series ever. Scraps, drama, skilled play. Shame Yao got hurt after winning game 1 he earned respect that night. RIP 24

Yao was crazy lethal! Back to the basket, good free throw shooter, strong mid range.... Legend

Yao had been suffering from injuries throughout the careers due to lack of rest. He plays more than 35 mins in almost every game in the rocket and also play for the Chinese national team during offseason which is just too much especially for a 7'6 center.

Yao has always been my favorite center, mainly because his shot & agility at his height. Hes easily top 10 center but in my opinion hes top 5 of all time that crafted that position. If injuries didnt end his career so early, I believe he wouldve won at least 2 or 3 titles.

RIP. KOBE Bryant 2020😭😭😭 You will be in our hearts forever. 24/8💜💛

I miss Yao so much,not only because his skills in the paint ,but also his fortitude. Awesome guy ! Just watch today’s games, just 3 pointers and young guys jump from one side to another!

Yao’s hook shot and fade away no need to jump shot are amazing.

Thanks for the HD video! Miss Yao a lot! I often come back and watch this video when I feel like missing the good old times.

It's really unfortunate Yao's career was cut short by injuries. I've looked at his injury history and noticed that he became injury prone around 2006, which started an unfortunate pattern. In 06, he got a season ending injury in April that requires 6 months rest. But he played for the Chinese national team just four months later. In February of 08, he was out for the season. But he again cut the recovery time short to play in the Beijing Olympics. Both time he played heavy minutes, which was the case for most times he was on the national team. Instead of giving their biggest sports asset enough time to recover, the Chinese played him 40 minutes. He played in nearly every off season for the natioan team, even in Asian tournaments that China could've done fine without him. As an NBA fan, this short-sidedness is infuriating. A 7-6 guy having very little rest, even when his surgery required recovery? No wonder the guys body gave out around the age 30. Note that almost all of his injuries since 06 were stress fractures. That means the accumulated pressure broke the bones. ACCUMULATED! His injuries were not result of bad luck, his gigantic body just couldn't take any more of the immense workload. If he had been given time to rest in the offseason, even just for a few, he could've played well into his 30s. The guy had great fundamentals, and he could've been effective even after his athleticism had diminished.(he was never athletic to begin with) Yao really blossomed into a bonafide superstar in 06, and he only had three full seasons after that. Imagine what he could've accomplished only if the Chinese granted him what all the other NBA players had: time to rest in the offseason.

I love Yao's play. I wasn't merely a big guy. The man was quite skilled in the fundamentals and has a high basketball IQ. The man is reportedly a nice guy too.

what a strong presence yao has! tall, technic, powerful

Man imagine Yao and Harden played together?

Kobe’s greatness was on display literally EVERY night. I miss him so much

I can't believe it was already ten years ago.

If tmac stayed healthy at that time....

Nice editing man, Keep it up!

I don’t think basketball can get any better than this series. So many smart players on both teams. Good coaching and passionate players.

Watching this during pandemic! Two legends RIP KOBE!

Yao did a fantastic job, but injured right after. A bid loss to NBA.

Imagine this, Yao + harden + CP3

Can you imagine a guy who is 7'5 fade away shot. He is unstoppable.

Yao‘s hook shot and fadeaway shot are invincible ：）

5:20 A man of 2.29 m making that spin move... Poetry in motion

13 years passed, It was just like yesterday.

Rip Cobe Bryant. We love u forever, we don't forget to remember you. Now, I miss you, my idol. You're my inspiration. Thanks to all

Back here in 2020 and can’t believe he’s GONE RIP KOBEEE 😭😭💜💛💔

I remember when Yao first came into the league he had very little endurance and didn’t know how to use his frame and footwork to take advantage of his height. Fast forward a couple of years and it’s night and day how much he improved. Injury is a biaaatch tho!

그래도 편집센스 좋았다. 작은화면으로 스피디하게 보여주고ㅇㅇ nice cut! good sense highlight~

This is best Kobe ever, but H town could play against with LA, think about how good this Rocket ever was

I miss you Kobe❤️ Thailand🇹🇭

When the ball goes to kobe, nobody can stop him even with 3 person :v RIP LEGEND

Memories bring back

Well done with this video AL

Two bad men going head to head and point for point. Basketball at its finest. RIP Kobe.

RIP legend... Thanks Kobe

Looking at this video, it was apparent that if Yao hadn't gotten injured, and McGrady would've stayed healthy, the Rockets would beat the Lakers. A lot of what ifs, I know, but considering they took LA to 7 games this series, and stole the 1st game at Staples Center, man, that's all you can say " What if?"

RIP to one of the greatest

Yoa ming is by far my favorite player

Rockets biggest mistake during the Yao years was that they never ran the offense through Yao, but instead they ran it through Steve Francis and then through Tracy McGrady, with Yao as the second option.

Miss you kobe, you've inspired with your work ethic 😭

2 LEGENDS here.

Yao is huge and fast, how is that even possible…what a beast

Great vid

R. I. P. Kobe Bryant 😭

中国的骄傲，不懂那么多华人为什么骂他。巅峰时期在NBA都是无解的存在

Yao’s screech everytime he gets fouled on has my dying 😂😂

Bring back nba 2009 - 2017

Good lord. That yao spin thooo! Kobe, as always phenomenon!

Rip Kobe and if Yoa didn’t have injuries he’d have infinite rings

nice editing of the commentary!

watching this makes me want to cry

You know it's a different era of basketball when it's the 3rd quarter and both team's points are in the 40s

ヤオミンのフックシュート綺麗やなー

Good stuff

Shaq said that if Yao didn't have all of those injuries he would've been the top 5 centers of all time.

You know, with all due respect to these people's talents, legacies, and abilities, it somehow makes me feel a little bit more at peace with myself to see that even for these folks life can be pretty rough and give them difficult moments too. One of them had to retire early because of knee injuries, and the other one is not alive anymore (God has mercy of his soul and gives eternal peace). It just shows that even those we think have it all also can struggle at times.

yao is one the best centers in NBA histroy... but it was pity that he always suffered from injury..

When you take a look his highlights its amazing he skilled he was for a 7'5 guy. Had a great touch around the rim and was an awesome free throw shooter.

Rip Kobe Bryant 1978-2020

Who's watching in 2020??

Yao Ming and Kobe they are greats player in NBA, remember the time!

Two legends...

Dude, with just 1 minute left. Kobe just never gives up. Something you'll never see lebron do. #Mambamentality

I can’t believe that Kobe lose but also congratulations Yao Ming won

HIS skills and size can help him the best center in present league ,pity for his injury😢

nba was so good back in old days

Miss you, Yao Ming!

It was Yao vs Injuries. Noting else stopped him.

この頃のNBAはタレント揃いで本当に面白かった

the combo of yao & mcgrady in the mid 00's def. lethal ..... 🏀

cp3,harden,tmac,hakeem,yao

Yao in the 2K games is like Chamberlain in the 1960s

yaoming like a hulk,,,vvv

Damn I really miss this era of the NBA.

Rip kobe bryant 2020:(

Yao Ming It is super good. I love

I miss the NBA games very much 10 years ago，at that time，the audience was very large and lively，it's not like the game now ，it gives people a cold feeling today.

1:25 that move is subtile, but amazing!

巅峰期的YAO和KOBE都可怕，但更可怕的是，看到这视频好像在昨天，其实已经10年了，时间太可怕了...映射着我们的青春一去不再复返。

yao ming for life made the hall of fame go rocket's h town

I wanna imagine a world where Yao had todays sport science advances and care for his legs. The only thing holding Yao back was injuries cause of his height. He also wouldve thrived in todays 3 point era. Sucks we couldnt see more of what he had to offer basketball.

I wish nowadays centers know how to move spin hook and shoot like this, this is called balling

When Yao went down they still didn't lose by that much...Lakers would've lost

Can't imagine what would happen if Yao Ming went to the Lakers

Yao and McGrady got hacked so many times in their career, no foul call. no wonder they got injured so much.

Great game🎉

Yao's hook shot is just insane, it's totally invincible

現在的nba真的好悶 這種像明星賽的陣地戰真的超級好看 跟現在的體毛犯規 只會投3分 的比賽可觀程度差太多

Goodbye, Kobe Bryant. You come as a rookie home as a legend

Yao you were so close to greatness. ❤🙏

REST IN PEACE BIG LEGEND KOBE!!!

Yaoming= Kiyoshi teppei in Kuroko no basket

Very Good