On learning that Yao Ming was finally making public his decision to retire from professional basketball ... Both of Yao’s parents were leading basketball players on the China National Team, winning ...

While players like Hakeem Olajuwon and Dirk Nowitzki are often credited with paving the way for international players in the ...

"To see Yao Ming out there playing well is surreal. "When I first saw him play, people thought I was crazy, but I said he'd be the first pick in the draft. My background as a basketball player ...

"Who the f**k is this" - Shaquille O'Neal once shared his hilarious first impression of Yao Ming in front of him and Allen Iverson "Who the f**k is this" - Shaquille O'Neal once shared his ...

Yao Ming, right, sees the Rockets like Team China ... How aware are you of the other players who have your position before in the NBA. Players like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul ...

Hall of Famer and 8x All Star, Yao Ming sat with fellow Hall of Famer, Shaquille ONeal to reminisce about his journey to the NBA from China. Yao discusses when his love for the game began and the ...

HBD YAO MING 1st pick in 2002 Played 9 seasons (486 GMS) All-Star 8 seasons Most All-Star votes twice All-NBA 5x between 2004-2009 Number retired by Rockets Basketball Hall Of Fame https://t.co ...

NEW YORK--Han Xu understandably grew up idolizing Yao Ming, mesmerized by ... to learn from the veteran players who compete in the world highest-level basketball league. “And I also hoped ...

Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets reacts after making a shot ... [+] in the first quarter of an NBA In-Season ...