Source: CCTV.com

07-02-2007 10:58

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympics

Chinese basketball sensation Yao Ming is back in his hometown of Shanghai.

The giant has put off his shoulder operation in America to attend an event that marks the the 400-day countdown to the Olympics. Yao Ming told CCTV that he's happy about Yi Jian lian and Sun Yue's draft into the NBA.

He said, "Yi Jianlian and I had spoke on the phone during the draft. I think he is a good player, and it's not bad for him to be drafted at Number Six. I don't know whether he has any plans for the future. Anyway I'd like to congratulate him, and Sun Yue, as they have turned their NBA dreams into reality. It was also not easy for Sun Yue. He was much better than expected."

 

Editor:Liu Fang