By Gina Gomez
Jan 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The new year has begun on quite a good note for Houston Rockets basketball player Yao Ming, who is very soon going to become a proud parent as his wife Ye Li is expecting their first baby. The news has been confirmed by the player who has added that the baby is due to be delivered in the month of July this year.

In a statement that has been released by Yao Ming, the 29 year old player has revealed that they are immensely excited about the arrival of the new member to their family. At the same time, the player has thanked all his fans and well-wishers for their love and support.

Yao Ming, who is a much acclaimed basketball player, is known to be the tallest NBA player at 7′6″. At the same time, his wife Ye Li is not left far behind as she stands at 6′2″ and has also played for the Chinese basketball team. Meanwhile, since the news of the couple expecting their first child has been made public, Chinese basketball fans have already busy speculating the height of yet to be born child.

The news was revealed on the Chinese television by one of Ye Li’s friend, Miao Lijie, who also added that the couple supposedly want to have a boy as they believe that a girl would be considered to be too tall with their height. Meanwhile, it has come to light that Ye Li is presently spending her time in Shanghai, although it remains unclear whether the baby would be delivered in United States or China.