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. -Yao Ming

 

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.


-Yao Ming
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This quote is just one of 9 total Yao Ming quotes in our collection. Yao Ming is known for saying '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.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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).

Yao Ming

The NBA is a big family, and I think of all these rookies as my brothers. I still believe I am blue collar among the All-Stars.

Yao Ming

I have Mr. Alexander's trust and the chance to play in Houston. I believe I will have a great career in Houston. I want to win a championship in Houston and playing with Tracy McGrady, I believe we can do it.

Yao Ming

Since this exchange, our team's gained renewed space to lift-off, and this space I think can take us all the way to the championship.

Yao Ming

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

Yao Ming