Yao Ming
@YaoMing
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#ivoryfree
Shanghai and sometimes Houston
Joined October 2009
Congratulations to the Rockets on an excellent season. This is a great team with a bright future. Houston should be proud. 🚀.
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My thoughts are with the people of Houston today. Wishing everyone wellness and safety. Stay safe and stay strong Houston.
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Thank you @HoustonRockets fans for everything! Honored to have my #11 jersey retired today. A Rocket for life.
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Thank you for my birthday wishes. I'm trying to stay young so I am now on Instagram.
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Over 30,000 elephants are killed every year for ivory. I'm #ivoryfree. Please RT if you are with me.
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Thank you Hall of Fame for the private tour today. It was incredible to see such history.
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I learned many things during my rookie season driving around Houston w Steve Francis. @PlayersTribune
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Sending condolences to the victims of the Napa fires & gratitude to the firefighters and everyone working to save the beautiful Napa Valley.
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When people in China know what's happening with the illegal ivory trade, they will say no to these products @WildAid
http://t.co/d2KWfVb1Z5.
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Thank you to my Rocket brother @SteveFranchise3 in the great @PlayersTribune story on a very special night.
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As #Rio2016 comes to a close, I'm thinking of my own Olympic memories. One picture comes to mind. @PlayersTribune.
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On #WorldElephantDay remember: When the buying stops, the killing can too. #JoinTheHerd Photo: Chrystina Geagan
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Heading back to China after a week supporting #IvoryFree. Please watch our @WildAid film on Tuesday night. Thank you for living #IvoryFree.
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1 elephant is killed every 15 minutes. Please watch my @AnimalPlanet special on 11/18 & join me in the pledge to be #ivoryfree.
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Bonding w/ Kinango, a 2-wk-old orphaned elephant whose mother was lost to poaching http://t.co/EClYlPUa.
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Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas, happy holidays and happy new year.
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Join me at the Hall of Fame ceremony next month in Springfield, MA. And help raise money for two wonderful causes.
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It was great to see u again @alleniverson @SHAQ & @SherylSwoopes . I am honored to be part of the class of 2016 with such greatness.
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The best moments this week were with old friends like @officialmutombo @BillWalton @HoustonRockets CD coach Rudy & coach Van Gundy. #blessed.
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RT @JJWatt: Great lunch with @YaoMing today. Have a feeling he could knock down a pass or two. http://t.co/SRmAsgSB.
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Happy to share this great news. WildAid | US and China Agree to Halt Ivory Trade http://t.co/cjpMwEA4KD.
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It was fun watching the Clippers and Heat play in Beijing last week. I got to see many friends including Bill Russell http://t.co/YNQLfIEm.
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Thank you for a great All-Star Weekend Houston. I had a wonderful time. http://t.co/OVSZtlKk.
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Now I won't be the tallest Yao in Houston RT @ShernMinKHOU Hou Zoo named the baby giraffe you saw during Allstar week "Yao"! Any comment?.
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Nine years ago I came to Houston as a young, tall, skinny player, and the entire city and the team changed me to a grown man. Thank you.
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I enjoyed meeting the great wine critic @RobertMParkerJr in Shanghai. Thanks for your kind words for @YaoFamilyWines! http://t.co/fpQ5oMQZFn.
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@ChrisBosh, Hey Chris, hopefully you'll play with us (Rockets) next season. I'll be healthy and I'd really look forward to playing together.
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#Retacked from @imcrazyaha via @HashtackApp . #instasize #yaoming 😌#爸爸去哪儿 http://t.co/45VHc0MkYY
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About to tape @MorningEdition on the last stop of the #IvoryFree New York media your. Join me http://t.co/MP0fyhsuIM
http://t.co/K1aL0UlP6U.
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Special thanks to my friends overseas, especially to fans in Houston. I would like to thank you for giving me great nine years.
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Thank you to Baccarat and Pernod Ricard for your donation to my foundation. The dinner was very enjoyable http://t.co/wAGgVmWJ.
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Happy to announce the arrival of our daughter. This is a very special moment in our lives. We thank everyone for their kindness and support.
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Had a very special day at Retired Players Brunch. Great honor to be awarded along with The Dream, Coach T, Dike, Clyde, Horry and others.
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About to go on @cnni with @WildAid Peter Knights to talk about living@#IvoryFree
http://t.co/MP0fyhsuIM.
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While in Namunyak, Northern Kenya, I come across a sight I will not soon forget… http://t.co/rlwXUQFP.
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I chose Jiaotong University instead of private tutors, because I want to feel the atmosphere on campus http://t.co/sBp5uky7.
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My friend Richard Branson is helping me with a campaign against eating shark fins in Shanghai this past weekend http://t.co/2wX7P9wB.
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A great win against the Lakers tonight in LA. I'm very proud of my teammates. Go Rockets!.
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Congratulations to Li Na for making history today at the French Open.
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Flying on board the first A380 airbus felt exceptionally comfortable and there was a lot of space for me http://t.co/N1c9BrXm.
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Very happy that my first bottle of wine helped raise 150,000 RMB (about $20,000) for Special Olympic http://t.co/ts75sd7n.
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I received the “Outstanding Contribution Award” at the 6th Annual China Top 10 Laureus Awards http://t.co/PXC1SVDe.
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This afternoon I met with John from YaoMingMania. Tomorrow I will be at Houston's home opener at Toyota Center against Portland.
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I like David Andersen, our new center. We played each other in international games.I think he will fit Coach Adelman's style very well.
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Im waiting for the green light, but I won't push the trainer or the doctor. They are finding the best way for me to get back on the court.
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This is a picture of me in Australia learning about how pearls are made http://t.co/cKtrI91t.
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Congrats to the Guangdong Tigers for their series win over my Sharks today. They showed everyone they are a great team. .
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I signed the new Rocket jerseys yesterday at Toyota Center. Good to see the fans. Thanks for coming out. My foot is feeling better every day.
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Sorry to hear about the passing of Steve Jobs. A great creative leader. http://t.co/e6654LhI.
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I hear Obama is in Shanghai, my hometown. Welcome to China. Hope you enjoy. Like NYC, the best food is sold on streets (I know u r busy tho).
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I was very close to becoming a meal for lions. Probably not so tasty. http://t.co/Z3Qb2B8d.
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Met Najin and Suni, two of the world's remaining seven Northern White Rhinos http://t.co/0n5HmdOi.
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George Bush (the father) lives in Houston. He gave me his book "China Diary" from his time there. It's good. My first English book to read.
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I'm excited to see my former teammate @CBudinger in the Dunk Contest. I've seen it. Chase can fly! http://t.co/JbaAb9vy.
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