Sun Mingming facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 23, 1983 Bayan County, China |
| Listed height | 2.36 m (7 ft 9 in) |
| Listed weight | 168 kg (370 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ventura College (2005–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2006–2012 |
| Career history | |
| 2006 | Dodge City Legend |
| 2007 | Maryland Nighthawks |
| 2007 | Grand Rapids Flight |
| 2007 | Fuerza Regia |
| 2008 | Grand Rapids Flight |
| 2008–2009 | Hamamatsu Phoenix |
| 2009–2012 | Beijing Ducks |
Sun Mingming (Chinese: 孙明明; pinyin: Sūn Míngmíng, born August 23, 1983) is a former professional basketball player from China. He is known for being one of the tallest basketball players ever. He was measured by Guinness World Records as 2.36 m (7 ft 9 in) tall and weighing 168 kg (370 lb).
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Early Life and Basketball Start
Sun Mingming grew up in a small town near Bayan County, which is in Heilongjiang Province, China. He has a brother and a sister. He didn't start playing basketball until he was 15 years old, which is a bit later than many professional players.
College Basketball Journey
Before becoming a professional, Sun played basketball at Ventura College. This is a community college located in Ventura, CA. He played there for one season, during 2005 and 2006, before moving on to play professionally.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing in the United States
Sun Mingming played for several smaller basketball teams in the United States. These included the Dodge City Legend in the USBL league, the Maryland Nighthawks in the ABA, and the Grand Rapids Flight in the IBL. In 2007, the famous Harlem Globetrotters team even drafted him. He was the tallest player they had ever drafted, but he never actually played in a game for them.
Playing in Mexico and Japan
After his time in the U.S., Sun played basketball in other countries. He played in the Mexican league for a team called Fuerza Regia. He also played in Japan's bj league for the Hamamatsu Phoenix.
Returning to China
In 2009, Sun Mingming went back to China. He joined the Beijing Ducks team, which plays in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played for them until 2012.
Personal Life and Records
Overcoming a Health Challenge
In 2005, Sun Mingming found out he had a non-cancerous growth on his pituitary gland. This gland is important because it controls how the body grows. The surgery to remove it was very expensive, and he didn't have health insurance. His sports agent, Charles Bonsignore, helped start a fundraiser to collect the money needed. Thanks to this help, the growth was successfully removed on September 26, 2005.
Tallest Married Couple
On August 4, 2013, Sun Mingming married Xu Yan. She is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall. Together, they hold a Guinness World Records title! They are recognized as the tallest living married couple in the world. Their combined height is an amazing 13 feet 10.72 inches (423.47 cm).
Acting Roles
Sun Mingming has also appeared in movies and TV shows!
Movies
| Year | English title | Original title | Role |
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| 2007 | Rush Hour 3 | Kung-Fu Giant | |
| 2016 | Funny Soccer | 笑林足球 | Dragon |
| 2017 | The Thousand Faces of Dunjia | 奇門遁甲 | Goldfinger |
TV Series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Singing All Along | 秀麗江山之長歌行 | Giant | |
| Candle in the Tomb | 鬼吹灯之精绝古城 | Honghou |
See also
In Spanish: Sun Mingming para niños
- Robert Bobroczkyi
- Neil Fingleton
- Olivier Rioux
- List of tallest people
