Yao Ming - Wikipedia
In July 2011, Yao announced his retirement from professional basketball because of a series of foot and ankle injuries which forced him to miss 250 games in his last six seasons. [2] In eight seasons with the Rockets, Yao ranks sixth among franchise leaders in total points and total rebounds, and second in total blocks.
Yao Ming details what led to his early retirement - Basketball …
2024年12月16日 · When he was selected by the Houston Rockets as the first pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, Yao Ming was quite a unique physical specimen. A 7'6'', 310-pound giant from China with an incredibly soft touch around the rim, he showed great promise as …
Houston Rockets' Yao Ming retires - ESPN
2011年7月20日 · After helping pro basketball gain a foothold in the world's most populous market, Chinese star Yao Ming has retired. The NBA's version of the Ming Dynasty is done.
Yao Ming says emotional goodbye to NBA - CBS News
2011年7月20日 · After helping pro basketball gain a foothold in the world's most populous market, Chinese star Yao Ming has retired. Yao made it official Wednesday, telling a packed news conference in his...
What Happened to Yao Ming? What the Former NBA Star Is up …
2021年3月12日 · On July 20, 2011, Yao held a press conference in Shanghai to announce his retirement from professional basketball. Injuries to his foot and ankle, as well as a third fracture to his left foot that he had nursed since 2010 left him much less agile than he once was.
Yao Ming Opens Up: 'I Didnt Want to End Up in a Wheelchair'
Yao Ming’s decision to retire early reflects a profound understanding of the balance between personal well-being and professional ambition. Though his NBA career was cut short, his influence on ...
Yao Ming retires, ready to take "next step" | Reuters
2011年7月20日 · China's Yao Ming, who opened up the world's most populous country to the NBA and became an Asian sporting icon, officially announced the end of his basketball career on Wednesday.
Yao Ming walks away from NBA, makes retirement official
2011年7月20日 · Yao Ming — the former No. 1 overall pick of the Houston Rockets who for several years was the best center in the game and who helped globalize the NBA by making it the most popular American sport in China — made his retirement official in a …
Yao Ming is a successful businessman - Sportskeeda
2022年11月8日 · Yao's last NBA game took place in late 2010. In July 2011, he decided to retire from professional basketball and focus on other things. This was very unfortunate as he was only 30 years old...
How Yao Ming broke into the NBA and created a lasting legacy
2022年10月28日 · Twenty years ago, Yao Ming began his rookie season for the Rockets. He became an eight-time NBA All-Star and had his No. 11 jersey retired.