I'm just one of the 1.3 billion Chinese.

All of the Chinese people, the Asian people say, "Oh Yao Ming, you are all the Chinese, all of Asia's hopes." That's a lot of pressure. I'm just a basketball player.

To miss one year is a long time. I've never been in this situation before, and I'm getting as much information as I can about my foot, to see what's the best for me and best for the Rockets.

The Olympic Games is holy. Athletes from around the world, including myself, of course, dream to participate.

I am a basketball player, and I would like to focus my energy on basketball. The other things, I would rather not do. It is not something I am greatly interested in, but I know it is my responsibility.

Sometimes it can feel like there are a billion people on my shoulders.

If you're going to learn a new language, you can't try to be perfect. You'll stop yourself from talking. You just have to let go.