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    YaoMing

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    • Birthdate
      12/9/1980
    • Draft Info
      2002: Rd 1, Pk 1 (HOU)
    • Birthplace
      China

    Stats

    • PTS
      19.0
      REB
      9.2
      AST
      1.6
      FG%
      52.4
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