Tang Shuai and Yao Ming

Author: Yan Xiaoxian
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This is a remarkable work by Yan Xiaoxian, a female reporter who traveled to NBA games in Asia for coverage. This time, Xiaoxian wrote about the first coach of Yao Ming in the NBA, Tom Noyes. She transformed a news figure into a friend of Chinese fans. Sometimes, knowing more about the people around Yao Ming can help you better understand Yao Ming after he joined the NBA. Yao Ming ventured into the United States, and Coach Noyes was his first head coach after joining the NBA. Yao Ming said: "Rudy Tom Noyes is a very important person in my life. He is like my father, brother, and even more like my friend." Coach Noyes is a legendary figure in the NBA, a strong man in life, an outstanding coach, and a kind friend. Life always extends when we persist in our dreams. In solitude, we persevere; in relentless pursuit, we strive. Such dedication always evokes emotion. Rudy Tom Noyes has an extraordinary life story. He once came close to death. Thirty years ago, a heavy punch from an opponent in Washington recorded one of the most violent scenes in NBA history, nearly taking Coach Noyes' life. Noyes did not fall; instead, he smiled in the face of life's setbacks and, ultimately, was elected as an NBA All-Star starter due to his extraordinary abilities. After retiring, Rudy Tom Noyes served as a scout, assistant coach, and eventually head coach for the Rockets. In the 1990s, he led the team to win two championships, writing a miracle in NBA history. In the NBA, it is rare for players or coaches to spend their entire careers in one place. Like Coach Noyes, who served the Rockets for 34 years, such cases are no longer common. Yao Ming said that Coach Noyes is like a history book of the Rockets. Knowing him means understanding the past of the Rockets, and understanding the present of the Rockets.