ah, but he also never played a player as large as Ming, I think he would be able to exploit Ming with his speed from the perimeter.
Yao Ming doesn't have Rulph Sampson's athleticism, which was truly extraordinary for a man that size. However, Yao's body is not as frail as Sampson's, which will make him last much longer in this league. Skillwise, they both have an all-around game.