Yao Ming is expected to get Hall of Fame Nominations in 2012

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 11, 2011 -- A month ago, the reported the news of Yao retiring, ten days after Yao Ming held a press conference in his hometown of Shanghai, announced his retirement. With the giant left,
There’s hot discuss about if Yaoming can enter and when enter Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. And in today’s sport news of "NBA official website"gives more clear answer: Yao Ming is expected to get Hall of Fame Nominations in 2012, will break past "retirement years" before they can declare Hall of Fame eligibility requirements. mainly because of Yao Ming’s special contribution.

According to the relevant provisions of the Hall of Fame, a retired professional basketball player, "at least at least five years" to be eligible for the Hall of Fame. In other words, after the retirement of the "sixth year" is consistent with the requirements. And Yao Ming has just announced his retirement a month ago, he should be in July 2017 are eligible to apply for the Hall of Fame nomination, how could it be in the next year?

We can discuss Yao Ming as a prominent contributor to the identity of the Hall of Fame, "Duo Lewa said," because he did to promote basketball in the world made a great contribution, especially in China, he will bring a one thousand basketball million, making the game of basketball in China have been real development, if to highlight the identity of contributors, then he can be nominated at any time, instead of a time limit. "
Yao Ming was identified as a prominent contributor is based, he let the NBA's most populous country on the world to promote their business and get a huge return at the same time, Yao Ming has a good demeanor and strong sense of humor, has been many people's favorite. In addition, the Yao in the past eight games last season averaging 19 points and 9.2 rebounds, eight All-Star team, is enough to prove that he is a true star. If he is healthy, I am afraid his influence greater than it is now, it never be forgotten

Before decide to do this, NBA Commissioner David - Stern and Rockets owner Leslie has already affirmed Yao Ming's career. "He was a revolutionary player, he proved our game (NBA) is moving towards globalization." Stern said. And Alexander said: "Yao is a great player since he arrived in Houston, he ever desired by the people, his grace, dignity and the glory has gone beyond his past on the pitch . "

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