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原文及翻译

Yao Ming is one of the most influential individuals ever to live in the United States of America. So, how does a 22-year-old Chinese male born in Shanghai become an international superstar who changes the way that both cultures look at each other? Ming stands 7 foot 6 inches, which makes him one of the tallest players ever to play the game, but that is not the extent of his power. 

姚明是美国历史上最具影响力的人物之一。那么，这位出生于上海的 22 岁中国男子是如何成为国际巨星并改变两种文化对彼此的看法的呢？姚明身高 7 英尺 6 英寸，是有史以来最高的球员之一，但这并不是他实力的全部。

Ming was tall and talented. Ming started his career in China, where he played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association. That was the season when the Sharks won a CBA championship. He was able to negotiate release from his contract with the Sharks, making him eligible for the National Basketball Association draft in 2002. Ming was one of the most sought-after players ever to come from China, and he eventually was drafted by the Houston Rockets.

姚明身材高大，才华横溢。姚明在中国开始了他的职业生涯，当时他效力于中国篮球协会的上海大鲨鱼队。那一年，大鲨鱼队赢得了 CBA 总冠军。他与大鲨鱼队谈判解除了合同，从而有资格参加 2002 年美国国家篮球协会的选秀。姚明是有史以来最受追捧的中国球员之一，最终被休斯顿火箭队选中。

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