Yao Ming shook hands with Jeremy Lin before NBA's preseason game between Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in Shanghai. (Source: China.org.cn/Xinhuanet)  

China's Olympic hurdling champion Liu Xiang watched the game at courtside. (Source: China.org.cn/Xinhuanet)  

Yao Ming and Michael Jordan walked on to the court. (Source: China.org.cn/Xinhuanet) 

Yao Ming and Jordan watched the game. (Source: China.org.cn/Xinhuanet)