Yao Ming is the most influential figure among the athletes in China. He associates China basketball with the world basketball. It was he who pushed China basketball to the world and brought NBA to China. A key figure in the two-way communication between NBA and China is Yao Ming. Yao Ming helped the NBA to open up the market in China and China to understand the world basketball. Yao Ming was once rated as one of the 50 most influential basketball players in the world, and his outstanding contribution really deserves this honor.

Yao Ming is an iconic figure of basketball in China. He was also the first Asian player to become famous in the NBA. He joined the NBA as the top pick and was selected as the main center by the Rockets. Yao Ming didn't get any good results in his first year in the NBA, mainly because he didn't adapt to the pace of the game here. There is still a big difference between NBA league and CBA league. After the second year of hard training, Yao Ming has achieved very bright results, and he already has the potential of a superstar. His average 15 points also gave him a firm foothold in this arena.

Basketball is the national game of the United States, and these superstars of NBA have great influence in the United States. Jordan's retirement has affected the fluctuation of the American economy. In order to stabilize the American economy, Michael Jordan had to pay back the money to the NBA. You can imagine how important these stars are to the American people. Yao Ming is also loved by a large number of fans in the United States, and his game with shaquille o'neal is also a good memory for many viewers.

After retiring, Yao Ming entered the American Hall of Fame as he wished. Those who can enter the American Hall of Fame are all influential people in America. Only superstars like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson can win such honors in the NBA. Yao Ming's entrance into the Hall of Fame has proved his influence in the United States.