Gallery: Yao Ming Making 34 Other Pro Athletes Look Tiny

From Peyton Manning to Paul George, here's Yao Ming Making 34 Other Pro Athletes Look Tiny.

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On June 26, 2002, the Houston Rockets selected Yao Ming with the first overall pick in the NBA draft. From that day on, Yao has been more than just a basketball player who traded Beijing for H-Town. When he first came to the States, a 7-foot-6-inch Yao was timid and focused solely on basketball. As he grew more comfortable with the league, the people, and the culture, Yao became a personality that transcended the game. The Great Wall became a symbol of peace, friendship, and sport throughout the world, and did most of this after hanging up his kicks.

During his playing days and after, Yao has met plenty of celebs and other famous sportsmen and sportswomen. And he’s made most if not all of them look incredibly undersized. We’ve decided to celebrate Yao’s 34th birthday with a look at some of those encounters. From Peyton Manning to LeBron James, check out Yao Ming Making 34 Other Pro Athletes Look Tiny.

Written by Adam Silvers (@silversurfer103)

J.J. Watt

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LeBron James

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Peyton Manning

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Michael Jordan

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Chandler Parsons

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Michelle Kwan

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Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios

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Joakim Noah

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Ricky Rubio

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Kobe Bryant

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Steve Nash

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Liezel Huber

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David Beckham

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Jeremy Lin

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Muggsy Bogues

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Shanghai Sharks

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Allen Iverson

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Andre Agassi

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Frances Bondad

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Johnny Weir

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Lewis Hamilton

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Paul George

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Shaquile O'Neal

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Keegan Bradley

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2008 Houston Rockets

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Jay Williams

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Kaka

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Tracy McGrady

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Pau Gasol

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Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Graeme McDowell, and Luke Donald

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Zhang Ze

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Shane Battier

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Earl Boykins

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