He will now play for the former team of Chinese center, Yao Ming.

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He suggested Yao and Cheah team up as money managers.

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Xian's judo joy lifted the mood for China on a day when basketball icon Yao warned his days in the national team could be numbered after losing to Spain.

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Juan Mata put the Spaniards ahead in the 78th minute, but the French team earned a point with just four minutes left through fellow substitute Yao Gervinho.

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Yao said he was desperately unhappy about the performance of a team he had hoped to lead into the quarterfinals.

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Yao is now a multi-millionaire, earning millions of dollars yearly, not just from his NBA team but from lucrative commercial endorsements.

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