Yao Ming (Chinese: 姚明; born September 12, 1980) is a Chinese basketball executive and former professional player. He played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Dec 23, 2024 · Yao Ming (born September 12, 1980, Shanghai, China) is a Chinese basketball player, who became an international star as a centre for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Yao was born to accomplished basketball-playing parents who each stood more than 6 feet (1.8 metres) tall.

Apr 2, 2014 · Yao Ming is a Chinese basketball player who became an international star as a center for the Houston Rockets of the NBA.

Yao Ming is a retired Chinese basketball player who played in ‘Chinese Basketball Association’ (CBA) and the ‘National Basketball Association’ (NBA). The seven feet, six inches tall player is the only non-US player to lead NBA in the All-Star voting.

1 day ago · Yao Ming (NBA) As one of the few Chinese players to achieve NBA stardom, Yao Ming serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes in China. His journey from a local player to an international star demonstrates that Chinese players can succeed on the global stage. His legacy promotes values of dedication, resilience, and national pride, making ...

Yao Ming (Chinese: 姚明; pinyin: Yáo Míng; born September 12, 1980) is a former Chinese professional basketball player. He played for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Nov 4, 2024 · Yao Ming has an influence in basketball that stretches far beyond his NBA stardom, encompassing transformative leadership in Chinese basketball. As President of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) from 2017 to 2024, Yao sought to bring progressive changes to the sport within China.

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Mar 2, 2017 · Yao Ming stands at a towering 7 ft. 6in (2.3m), but his impact on the National Basketball Association and the game’s growth in his home nation of China dwarfs his skyscraper-like stature. Yao, who retired from the NBA at 30 years old in 2011 following a slew of injuries, was the first international player to be selected first overall in the ...

Yao Ming is the first Chinese player to have a major impact in th N.B.A. and the first Chinese athlete to become an international superstar. Standing 7-foot-6-inch (2.29-meters) tall and wearing size 18 shoes, he was drafted No. 1 by the Houston Rockets and made the N.B.A.