Bloomberg
Yao Ming on NBA Legacy, Steph Curry, Global Expansion
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Yao Ming participated in the New York–Shanghai Science & Technology Forum and discussed the NBA's global expansion efforts during an appearance on Bloomberg's "The Close" with hosts Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld. Ming is a Hall of Famer who played center for the Houston Rockets from 2002 to 2011. The discussion covered basketball's popularity in international markets. No specific statements from Ming or other participants were detailed in the available summary.
