One week of training camp, two practices and an exhibition game were all Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets had to prepare for his debut. Calling it a tall order would be a massive understatement.

Yao Ming, a 7’6 center from China, was discussed almost like an urban legend before his arrival in 2002 (he first appeared on radars at the 2000 Summer Olympics), and when the Houston Rockets ...

When he was selected by the Houston Rockets as the first pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, Yao Ming was quite a unique physical ...

NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - France's Victor Wembanyama possesses a talent that defies comparison, retired great Yao Ming told Reuters, as the seven-foot four-inch (2.24-metre) rookie makes his ...

Whether it be Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming or Dwight Howard, the Rockets know how to produce top-tier big men as well as any organization in league history.

In hindsight, the Rockets making Yao Ming the No. 1 overall pick seems like a no-brainer. Despite being limited to just eight seasons due to foot injuries, Yao was voted as an All-Star each ...

Check out the NBA legends who have their numbers retired by the Houston Rockets. NBA.com staff Yao Ming is one of seven Houston Rockets players to get their jersey retired by the team. The lineage ...