AUSTIN -- Between obligations with the Chinese national team and hosting a charity basketball game with Phoenix point guard Steve Nash, Rockets star Yao Ming married his longtime girlfriend, Ye Li.
The ceremony, which was held at a glamorous hotel in Shanghai, was covered by every tabloid worthy of a spot next to the super-market cash register.
"I'm off the market now," Yao said. "It's a totally new life."
In eight months, he wouldn't mind scheduling another life-changing ring ceremony.
The five-time All-Star center arrived on the University of Texas' campus for Rockets' training camp Friday with hopes that Houston's retooled roster has made enough significant additions to make a run at an NBA title. Despite being jet-lagged from a long flight from Shanghai and dealing with a cold, Yao participated in his first training camp workout with little trouble.
Having spent the summer learning Rick Adelman's offense in China, the center already felt somewhat comfortable in the Rockets' new scheme. He was also pleased to meet some of his new teammates and get back to work."
Our general manager did a lot of work in the summer," said Yao, referring to new Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. "The team is much stronger. There are a lot of new guys. I think this team is the one that I want."
The big question is how Yao will fit in Houston's revamped system.
Since training camp opened earlier in the week, Yao's teammates and fans have been waiting to see how the 7-foot-6, 310-pound center would fit into Adelman's up-tempo offense. He was mostly a low-block pivot under Jeff Van Gundy, rarely playing near the elbow. He also had more time to get up the floor in Houston's half-court sets.
source : NBA.com
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