By dipping a basketball in paint and than strategically dribbling it on a canvas, YouTube user ohiseeRED is able to combine the skills she learned in art class and in gym class to paint a portrait of former NBA all-star Yao Ming.
When Yao Ming announced his retirement from the NBA last month, the debate among NBA fans as to whether or not he should be a Hall of Famer began. The discussion could end as soon as 2012, as Yao is already eligible for enshrinement as a "contributor to the game."
The Hornets David West and Emeka Okafor are left off the all-star team, as is Minnesota Timberwolves Forward Kevin Love. Clippers PF Blake Griffin is the only rookie selected to the all-star team.
Chris Paul was named to his fourth straight NBA all-star team Thursday. It is the second time he has been voted by the fans as a starter. Kobe Bryant, Yao Ming, Kevin Durant, and Carmelo Anthony were named as the other Western Conferencer starters. Eastern conference all-star starters are Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, and Amar'e Stoudemire.