Yao Ming
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Even though injuries derailed his NBA career, Yao Ming has very much made the most of his days after basketball. For instance, he owns and operates Yao Family Wines in St. Helena, California, an endeavor in which he’s reportedly “very involved.”
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Yao is also the head of Chinese Basketball Association, helping further grow the game in his homeland. He’s even worked with WildAid as an ambassador in the organization’s efforts to prevent hunters from poaching elephants to facilitate the black market sale of ivory.
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