Yao Ming was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft.
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Ming Yao
Height: 7-6 (229cm)
Weight: 310 lbs (141kg)
Born: Sep 12, 1980 (45 years old)
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Nationality: China
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Bill Duffy
NBA Draft: 2002 Round 1, Pick 1, Houston Rockets
Pre-Draft Team: Shanghai Dongfang (China)
Hall of Famer, 2x All-NBA 2nd, 3x All-NBA 3rd, All-Rookie 1st, 8x All-Star, #11 retired by HOU
Yao Ming News
Yao Ming Voted Into Hall Of Fame
Yao Ming Refutes Report He's Putting Together Group To Buy Clippers
Yao Ming owns the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Yao Wanted Lin To Sign With Shanghai Sharks
Yao Ming owns the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball League.
Yao Ming Serving As Mentor To Jeremy Lin
Yao Ming has taken an interest in Jeremy Lin’s development.
Yao Ming Taking Classes At Jiaotang University
Yao Ming is taking classes at Jiaotang University, one of the leading higher learning institutions in his hometown of Shanghai.
Yao's Hall Of Fame Bid To Begin Immediately In Contributor Category
Yao Ming could be eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame as soon as the next class.
Yao: Shaq Was Toughest Opponent
Yao Ming said Shaquille O’Neal was the toughest opponent he ever faced.
NBA China Annual Revenues Estimated Between $150 And $170 Million
NBA China reportedly generates annual revenues estimated between $150 and $170 million.
Yao Makes Retirement Official
Yao Ming officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday in China.
Yao To Announce Retirement Wednesday
Yao Ming will announce his retirement from basketball on Wednesday.
JVG: Yao Worthy Of Hall Of Fame
When healthy, Yao Ming was a dominant center.
Ex-Teammates Praise Yao's Character
Yao left a lasting impression on those he played with.
Report: Yao Retires From NBA
Yao Ming will retire from the NBA after eight seasons.
Yao Unsure About Return
Yao Ming cast doubt on his return to the NBA.
Yao's Rehab On Schedule; Return Date Uncertain
Yao Ming said that his rehabilitation from foot surgery is progressing on schedule, but he can't say when he'll be ready to participate next season.
China Hopeful Yao Will Participate In Asian Basketball Championships
China's captain is hopeful Yao Ming will be cleared to play this summer.
Yao Hopes To Play Again, Wants To Remain With Rockets
Yao Ming will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1st.
Rockets Would Have Taken Baron, No. 1 Pick For Yao
The Clippers could have completed a similar trade involving Baron Davis for greater financial savings.
Golden State Interested In Oden, Yao
The Warriors are interested in making a move for Greg Oden or Yao Ming this offseason.
Will Houston, Portland, Utah Try To Get Under Tax?
With Yao Ming's future very uncertain, the Rockets are looking to acquire a center.
Rockets Motivated To Deal, Looking At Centers
The Nuggets have been more interested in Houston's offers for Nene, than they have for Carmelo Anthony.
Love Gets Yao's Spot On All-Star Team
Kevin Love will make his first ASG appearance.
Stern Won't Wait Long To Name Yao's ASG Replacement
Fans voted Yao Ming into the All-Star Game, but he's out for the season.
NBA Announces 2011 All-Star Starters
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James have played together as Eastern Conference starters in the past.
Rockets Granted Injury Exception For Yao
The Rockets have been granted a $5.765 million injury exception.
Howard Empathizes With Yao's Injury Plight
Dwight Howard says the stress on the body of a big man in the NBA is underestimated.
Yao Definitely 'Doesn't Plan On Retiring'
Yao Ming doesn't want to close the door on his NBA career.
Bryant Leads All Vote-Getters In 2nd Return
Kobe Bryant is the overall leader with 1,153,694 votes.
Houston Shopping Virtually Everyone
ESPN.com's Chad Ford has heard nearly every member of the Rockets mentioned in trade talks.
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