Yao Ming C
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 Opponents
Opponents Statistics & Data Below
| Player | Team(s) | League(s) | Season(s) | GP | PTS | REB | AST | W's | L's | Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Fisher | Warriors, Lakers, Jazz | NBA | 8: 2002-03 to 2010-11 | 36 | 9.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 22 | 14 | 61.1% | Compare |
| Kobe Bryant | Lakers | NBA | 8: 2002-03 to 2010-11 | 31 | 30.4 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 22 | 9 | 71.0% | Compare |
| Dirk Nowitzki | Mavericks | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 28 | 24.7 | 8.6 | 2.6 | 20 | 8 | 71.4% | Compare |
| Michael Finley | Mavericks, Spurs | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 28 | 13.1 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 18 | 10 | 64.3% | Compare |
| Pau Gasol | Lakers, Grizzlies | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2010-11 | 26 | 17.9 | 8.3 | 2.8 | 16 | 10 | 61.5% | Compare |
| Erick Dampier | Mavericks, Warriors | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 26 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 0.6 | 14 | 12 | 53.8% | Compare |
| Matt Harpring | Jazz | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 25 | 12.2 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 14 | 11 | 56.0% | Compare |
| Andrei Kirilenko | Jazz | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 25 | 9.9 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 16 | 9 | 64.0% | Compare |
| Jason Terry | Hawks, Mavericks | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 24 | 17.0 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 14 | 10 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Bruce Bowen | Spurs | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 24 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 16 | 8 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Luke Walton | Lakers | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2008-09 | 24 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 17 | 7 | 70.8% | Compare |
| Tim Duncan | Spurs | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 23 | 21.0 | 11.1 | 3.0 | 15 | 8 | 65.2% | Compare |
| Shawn Marion | Heat, Suns, Raptors | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 23 | 21.0 | 10.5 | 2.5 | 12 | 11 | 52.2% | Compare |
| Steve Nash | Mavericks, Suns | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 23 | 16.3 | 3.0 | 9.3 | 16 | 7 | 69.6% | Compare |
| Tony Parker | Spurs | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 23 | 14.8 | 3.2 | 6.7 | 15 | 8 | 65.2% | Compare |
| Mehmet Okur | Pistons, Jazz | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 23 | 13.9 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 14 | 9 | 60.9% | Compare |
| Jerry Stackhouse | Mavericks, Wizards | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 22 | 13.5 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 12 | 10 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Raja Bell | Hornets, Mavericks, Suns, Jazz | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 22 | 8.1 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 13 | 9 | 59.1% | Compare |
| Joel Przybilla | Hawks, Bucks, Trail Blazers | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 22 | 4.8 | 7.5 | 0.7 | 6 | 16 | 27.3% | Compare |
| Josh Howard | Mavericks | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2008-09 | 21 | 14.3 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 13 | 8 | 61.9% | Compare |
| Vladimir Radmanovic | Hornets, Clippers, Lakers, SuperSonics | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 21 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 12 | 9 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Steve Blake | Lakers, Bucks, Trail Blazers, Wizards | NBA | 7: 2003-04 to 2010-11 | 21 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 6 | 15 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Carlos Boozer | Cavaliers, Jazz | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 20 | 18.5 | 10.2 | 2.6 | 11 | 9 | 55.0% | Compare |
| Manu Ginobili | Spurs | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 20 | 14.8 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 13 | 7 | 65.0% | Compare |
| Mike Miller | Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Magic | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 20 | 10.3 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 7 | 13 | 35.0% | Compare |
| Rasho Nesterovic | Pacers, Timberwolves, Spurs, Raptors | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 20 | 8.0 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 14 | 6 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Earl Watson | Grizzlies, SuperSonics, Thunder | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 20 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 6 | 14 | 30.0% | Compare |
| Zach Randolph | Clippers, Knicks, Trail Blazers | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 19 | 16.5 | 9.9 | 1.3 | 7 | 12 | 36.8% | Compare |
| Lamar Odom | Clippers, Lakers, Heat | NBA | 8: 2002-03 to 2010-11 | 19 | 14.3 | 9.8 | 2.9 | 13 | 6 | 68.4% | Compare |
| Damon Stoudamire | Grizzlies, Trail Blazers | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 19 | 13.1 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 7 | 12 | 36.8% | Compare |
| Jarron Collins | Jazz | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2008-09 | 19 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 10 | 9 | 52.6% | Compare |
| Kevin Garnett | Celtics, Timberwolves | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 18 | 22.5 | 12.1 | 4.9 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Shaquille O'Neal | Lakers, Heat, Suns | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 18 | 21.1 | 10.1 | 2.4 | 10 | 8 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Rashard Lewis | Magic, SuperSonics | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 18 | 18.7 | 6.7 | 2.2 | 8 | 10 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Jason Richardson | Hornets, Warriors, Suns | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 18 | 18.5 | 7.2 | 2.9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Peja Stojakovic | Pacers, Pelicans, Kings | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 18 | 16.4 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 8 | 10 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Troy Murphy | Warriors, Pacers | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 18 | 13.3 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Travis Outlaw | Trail Blazers | NBA | 5: 2004-05 to 2008-09 | 18 | 10.1 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 5 | 13 | 27.8% | Compare |
| Gordan Giricek | Grizzlies, Magic, Jazz | NBA | 5: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 18 | 8.0 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Brent Barry | Spurs, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 18 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 | 8 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Reggie Evans | Nuggets, Sixers, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 18 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Elton Brand | Clippers, Sixers | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 21.4 | 8.8 | 2.6 | 6 | 11 | 35.3% | Compare |
| Corey Maggette | Warriors, Clippers | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 18.5 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 3 | 14 | 17.6% | Compare |
| Mike Bibby | Hawks, Kings | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 17.3 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Andre Miller | Nuggets, Clippers, Sixers | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 15.7 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Stromile Swift | Grizzlies, Suns | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 9.9 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 7 | 10 | 41.2% | Compare |
| Marquis Daniels | Mavericks, Pacers | NBA | 4: 2003-04 to 2008-09 | 17 | 7.6 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 13 | 4 | 76.5% | Compare |
| Mike Dunleavy | Warriors, Pacers | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 7.5 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 6 | 11 | 35.3% | Compare |
| Kurt Thomas | Knicks, Suns, Spurs, SuperSonics | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 7.3 | 6.5 | 0.9 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Robert Horry | Lakers, Spurs | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 17 | 6.3 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 11 | 6 | 64.7% | Compare |
| Trenton Hassell | Bulls, Mavericks, Timberwolves, Nets | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 8 | 9 | 47.1% | Compare |
| Devin Harris | Mavericks, Nets | NBA | 5: 2004-05 to 2008-09 | 17 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Adonal Foyle | Warriors, Magic | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 6 | 11 | 35.3% | Compare |
| Shawn Bradley | Mavericks | NBA | 3: 2002-03 to 2004-05 | 17 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 11 | 6 | 64.7% | Compare |
| Brian Skinner | Clippers, Bucks, Sixers, Suns, Trail Blazers, Kings | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 17 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 2 | 15 | 11.8% | Compare |
| Baron Davis | Warriors, Clippers, Pelicans | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 16 | 21.6 | 4.3 | 7.9 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | Compare |
| Amar'e Stoudemire | Suns | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 16 | 19.1 | 9.5 | 0.9 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | Compare |
| Antawn Jamison | Mavericks, Warriors, Wizards | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 16 | 17.8 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 6 | 10 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Deron Williams | Jazz | NBA | 4: 2005-06 to 2008-09 | 16 | 17.1 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 9 | 7 | 56.3% | Compare |
| Stephen Jackson | Hawks, Warriors, Pacers, Spurs | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 16 | 16.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | Compare |
| Chauncey Billups | Nuggets, Pistons | NBA | 8: 2002-03 to 2010-11 | 16 | 15.6 | 3.6 | 6.0 | 10 | 6 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Brad Miller | Bulls, Pacers, Kings | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 16 | 15.3 | 7.7 | 3.6 | 9 | 7 | 56.3% | Compare |
| Bobby Jackson | Grizzlies, Pelicans, Kings | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 16 | 13.9 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 10 | 6 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Joe Johnson | Hawks, Suns | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 16 | 13.8 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | Compare |
| Nene Hilario | Nuggets | NBA | 5: 2002-03 to 2010-11 | 16 | 11.6 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 5 | 11 | 31.3% | Compare |
| Leandro Barbosa | Suns | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2008-09 | 16 | 11.5 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 9 | 7 | 56.3% | Compare |
| Gary Payton | Celtics, Lakers, Heat, Bucks, SuperSonics | NBA | 5: 2002-03 to 2006-07 | 16 | 11.2 | 4.9 | 6.4 | 10 | 6 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Chris Kaman | Clippers | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2008-09 | 16 | 10.4 | 6.3 | 0.9 | 3 | 13 | 18.8% | Compare |
| Quentin Richardson | Clippers, Knicks, Suns | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 16 | 8.3 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 4 | 12 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Luke Ridnour | Bucks, Timberwolves, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2010-11 | 16 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 4.8 | 5 | 11 | 31.3% | Compare |
| Antonio Daniels | Pelicans, Trail Blazers, SuperSonics, Wizards | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 16 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 8 | 8 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Kareem Rush | Hornets, Pacers, Lakers | NBA | 4: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 16 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 10 | 6 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Ray Allen | Celtics, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 15 | 21.4 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Sam Cassell | Clippers, Bucks, Timberwolves | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 15 | 19.1 | 2.9 | 5.7 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | Compare |
| Jamal Crawford | Bulls, Warriors, Knicks | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 15 | 16.9 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 2 | 13 | 13.3% | Compare |
| Jason Williams | Grizzlies, Heat | NBA | 5: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 15 | 11.1 | 3.0 | 6.1 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Flip Murray | Hawks, Cavaliers, Pistons, Bucks, SuperSonics | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 15 | 9.5 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Boris Diaw | Hawks, Hornets, Suns | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2008-09 | 15 | 8.7 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Eddie House | Celtics, Clippers, Heat, Bucks, Nets, Suns, Kings | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 15 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | Compare |
| Shane Battier | Grizzlies | NBA | 4: 2002-03 to 2005-06 | 15 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | Compare |
| Chris Wilcox | Clippers, SuperSonics, Thunder | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 15 | 7.8 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 3 | 12 | 20.0% | Compare |
| Matt Barnes | Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Sixers, Suns, Kings | NBA | 7: 2003-04 to 2010-11 | 15 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Devin Brown | Cavaliers, Pelicans, Spurs, Jazz | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2008-09 | 15 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Devean George | Lakers | NBA | 4: 2002-03 to 2005-06 | 15 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 10 | 5 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Brandon Roy | Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 2006-07 to 2008-09 | 14 | 22.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4 | 10 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Carmelo Anthony | Nuggets | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2010-11 | 14 | 21.6 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Stephon Marbury | Knicks, Suns | NBA | 5: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 14 | 18.1 | 2.9 | 6.7 | 3 | 11 | 21.4% | Compare |
| David West | Pelicans | NBA | 7: 2003-04 to 2010-11 | 14 | 16.2 | 6.9 | 1.0 | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Ricky Davis | Celtics, Cavaliers, Clippers, Heat, Timberwolves | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 14 | 13.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Bonzi Wells | Grizzlies, Trail Blazers, Kings | NBA | 4: 2002-03 to 2005-06 | 14 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mark Blount | Celtics, Nuggets, Heat, Timberwolves | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 14 | 10.5 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 5 | 9 | 35.7% | Compare |
| Hedo Turkoglu | Magic, Kings, Spurs | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 14 | 10.2 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Marcus Camby | Nuggets, Clippers | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 14 | 10.1 | 10.8 | 1.5 | 5 | 9 | 35.7% | Compare |
| Drew Gooden | Bulls, Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Magic, Spurs | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 14 | 9.8 | 6.0 | 0.5 | 4 | 10 | 28.6% | Compare |
| James Posey | Celtics, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Heat, Pelicans | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 14 | 8.6 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mickael Pietrus | Warriors, Magic | NBA | 6: 2003-04 to 2008-09 | 14 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| John Salmons | Bulls, Sixers, Kings | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 14 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 3 | 11 | 21.4% | Compare |
| Keyon Dooling | Clippers, Heat, Nets, Magic | NBA | 7: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 14 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 4 | 10 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Ruben Patterson | Nuggets, Clippers, Bucks, Trail Blazers | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2007-08 | 14 | 6.6 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 2 | 12 | 14.3% | Compare |
| Rasual Butler | Heat, Pelicans | NBA | 6: 2002-03 to 2008-09 | 14 | 5.9 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
* Limited to the top 100 opponents. All stats represent what the opponents of Yao Ming averaged when they played against him in the selected games.









