Yao played eight seasons with the Rockets after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2002 NBA Draft. During his career, he averaged 19.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.6 assists per game ...

"Other players are going to want to do the things Yao Ming is doing" - When MJ predicted a surge of Asian talent in the NBA originally appeared on Basketball Network.. Michael Jordan acknowledged ...

Yao, who will turn 45 in September, has been out of the NBA for over a decade now. He remains one of the city's top athletes of this century , spanning 10 seasons from 2002 to 2011 .

LOS ANGELES -- Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal sat out Tuesday night's game against Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets because of a sore left knee. He will also miss Wednesday night's game at Utah. "We ...

Ming has to do little more than say his name, and the spot works. Nice touch at the end to have "Yo-gi" appear. This ad took the largest stage as it debuted on the Super Bowl broadcast in 2003.

Why Yao Ming and other Houstonians keep returning to this 25-year-old cafe. It's a popular stop for a snack and creamy, chewy beverage. By Erica Cheng, Former Food Reporter June 18, 2025.