The southern American city of Houston is not one of great renown, yet it is one of the most famous in China because Yao Ming has made his home there with NBA team, the Rockets.

美国的南部城市休斯顿不是一个极负盛名的城市，但是在中国它是最有名的一个城市之一，因为NBA球队，火箭队的大本营在那里，姚明的家也安在那里。

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In an interview with a CCTV sportscaster last month, Yao said: "I don't know if I would join some champion team in the future."

姚明在上一个月接受CCTV体育解说员的采访时说：“我不知道自己将来会不会加入一支冠军球队。”

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Moreover, they stipulated that Yao Ming should be on call for the national team.

此外，他们还规定姚明应当随时等待国家队的召唤。

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