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In 2011, Yao Ming announced his retirement from professional basketball.
7 years
Basketball Reference lists Yao Ming at 7' 6'' (228 cm).
Yao Ming is a Chinese basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets. He was a first overall draft pick and plays for the Chinese National team.
Retired NBA player, Yao Ming, is an only child. His mother's name is Fang Fengdi and his late father was Yao Zhiyuan. Both of his parents played professional basketball.