Yao Ming (Chinese : 姚明; born September 12, 1980) is a Chinese basketball executive and former professional player. He played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Oct 31, 2024 · NBA legend Yao Ming has quit as head of the Chinese Basketball Association after seven years in the job, the organization said on Thursday, calling it a “personal decision”.

Feb 12, 2025 · Yao Ming (born September 12, 1980, Shanghai, China) is a Chinese basketball player, who became an international star as a centre for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Yao was born to accomplished basketball-playing parents who each stood more than 6 feet (1.8 metres) tall.

Nov 4, 2024 · Yao Ming has an influence in basketball that stretches far beyond his NBA stardom, encompassing transformative leadership in Chinese basketball. As President of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) from 2017 to 2024, Yao sought to bring progressive changes to the sport within China.

Jul 31, 2024 · Ming is an assistant coach for the Chinese women's Olympic basketball team. His exact role isn't specified, but he was seen on the bench during the team's opening game against...

Checkout the latest stats of Yao Ming. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com Sports Reference ®

As one of the few Chinese players to achieve NBA stardom, Yao Ming serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes in China. His journey from a local player to an international star demonstrates that Chinese players can succeed on the global stage.

Nov 12, 2024 · In a significant move that marks the end of an era for Chinese basketball, Yao Ming (姚明) has announced his resignation as President of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

May 3, 2010 · Yao Ming has been elected to the NBA All Star Game in each of his seven seasons in the NBA, and he holds regular season stats of 19.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, while he has helped bring the rockets into the playoffs on …

3 days ago · In 2025, the CBA All-Star Game spotlight shifted dramatically as Yao Ming emerged from the player tunnel, dressed in a deep gray suit, to thunderous applause from the crowd at the Changchun Wuhuan Sports Center. This towering basketball legend, standing at 2.26 meters, now assumes the role of the "Pioneer of Chinese Basketball Reform," marking ...