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


Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley
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Charles Barkley
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Frank Deford
Frank Deford
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Frank Deford
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Steve Francis
Steve Francis
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Steve Francis
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Michael Irvin
Michael Irvin
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Michael Irvin
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Ernie Johnson
Ernie Johnson
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Ernie Johnson
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Yao Ming
Yao Ming
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Yao Ming
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Cuttino Mobley
Cuttino Mobley
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Cuttino Mobley
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Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
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Shaquille O'Neal
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Colin Pine
Colin Pine
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Colin Pine
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Glen Rice
Glen Rice
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Glen Rice
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