Yao Ming's future in Houston seems even more certain today, than it did yesterday.

"You know what," Yao said, "in China most players play for the same team for their whole life."

It is likely Yao will maintain that ethic in Houston.  The Rockets will be able to pay Yao more than any other team and with Tracy McGrady on board, they will have the best outside/inside game in the entire league.

"I'd like to stay here," he said. "I like Houston's people. They've been nice to me. I'm lucky I'm not here in the summer."