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Athlete
Yao Ming
Famoose for
Connecting Chinese basketball with the NBA as an eight-time All-Star.
First draft pick · All-Star recognition
- Born
- 12 September 1980
- Birthplace
- Shanghai, China
More people
Yao Ming
Yao Ming is a Chinese former centre whose NBA career helped expand basketball’s international audience.
Early life
Basketball family
Both parents played basketball.
Shanghai
Developed with the Shanghai Sharks.
Career
- 1997–2002
Chinese league
Rose through the Sharks and won a league title.
- 2002–2011
Houston Rockets
Played his NBA career in Houston, interrupted by injuries.
- After retirement
Administration
Moved into basketball leadership in China.
Achievements
First draft pick
Houston selected him first overall.
All-Star recognition
Received eight NBA All-Star selections.
Hall of Fame
Entered the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Beyond basketball
Conservation
Campaigned against wildlife-product consumption.
Education
Pursued university studies after retiring.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: World Travel & Tourism Council. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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