The Year of the Yao

The Year of the Yao

The Year of the Yao

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The Year of the Yao

2004

1h 28m

6.6(7 votes)

Documentary

Overview

The Year of the Yao is a documentary film telling the first year of basketball player Yao Ming in the United States.

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NBA Entertainment

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Charles Barkley

Self

Charles Barkley

Acting

Frank Deford

Self

Frank Deford

Acting

Steve Francis

Self

Steve Francis

Acting

Michael Irvin

Self

Michael Irvin

Acting

Ernie Johnson

Self

Ernie Johnson

Acting

姚明

Self

Acting

Cuttino Mobley

Self

No Image

Acting

Shaquille O'Neal

Self

Shaquille O'Neal

Acting

Colin Pine

Self

No Image

Acting

Glen Rice

Self

Glen Rice

Acting

Kenny Smith

Self

Kenny Smith

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