This season, he is only 21 years old, full of talent and hope, and fate has yet to show him its cruel side.
Coming off the bench, he hit a mid-range jump shot from the baseline and made a buzzer-beater floater, helping the Clippers close the gap.
In the first quarter, Yao Ming scored the game-high 11 points. When his energy is abundant, his offensive success rate is really quite high.
Once he gets the ball near the basket in the paint, it's like gifting points to the opponent. Kaman had no solution defending Yao Ming.
Although Yao Ming hasn't put on weight, his height and large frame mean that in the League, besides beasts like O'Neal, it's hard for others to hold up against him.
He also has agility, and most importantly, he is very determined when shooting, never overthinking, and doesn't worry about teammates—he just shoots.
