Yao Ming
Chinese basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born
September 12th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
China
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A basketball player played for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Made a significant impact in professional basketball in the early 2000s, transitioning from the Chinese Basketball Association to the NBA. Achieved All-Star status multiple times and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. Contributed to the growth of basketball in China and served as president of the Chinese Basketball Association. Retired from professional basketball in 2011 due to injuries.
Selected first overall in the 2002 NBA Draft
Named to the NBA All-Star team eight times
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
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