The center of attention falls on 'Baby Yao'

Media spotlight hits the pending birth of basketball couple's child

The coming son or daughter of Yao Ming and Ye Li is the most hotly-anticipated Chinese baby of sporting parentage in this country.

Six months away from his/her birth, the baby of Yao, an NBA All-star, and his wife, Ye, a former star national player, has already become a celebrity in some circles.