MEX - Sun on the rise in Mexico

MONTERREY (LNBP) - Sun Ming Ming is raising eyebrows whenever he runs onto the court for Mexican LNBP side Fuerza Regia.

He is, after all, 7ft 9in in height - the tallest basketball player in the world.

The 24-year-old Sun will also be catch the attention of those who go to watch Rush Hour 3, a movie that has recently been released.
 
The movie stars Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, and Sun described it as "a very funny" experience.
 
"They needed a quite-tall man for the movie and called my agent," Sun said.

"That's all. Chris is a very funny guy and Jackie is Chinese, so I had no problems."
 
"On the contrary, I had a great time when filming."

Sun could end up in the NBA one day but for now, he is enjoying life south of the border.
 
"Mexican people have treated me very well," Sun said. "They are good people, and I love Mexican food, especially the tacos."

Sun told the LNBP's official web-site that both Mexican and Chinese cultures have some things in common.

"Both have the base in the family, in living with the parents until a certain age and battling together as a family," he said.

On the court, Sun believes he is having a good experience.
 
"The level of the league is good," he said, "quite competitive. I think I started a bit slow, but improved recently.
 
"Monterrey people are counting on me to help them reach high positions and I'm working very hard to achieve that. If we play as a team, we can do a lot of things.

"We have to fight all together to achieve what we want. I cannot say we'll be champions, but I can assure you we give our all to do so."

By Matias Greco
FIBA