— -- When the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces this year's class next Monday in Houston during the NCAA Final Four, Yao Ming will be among the inductees according to ESPN's ...

Although Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming never won a championship during his NBA career, his remarkable size and athleticism have left a lasting impression in the league. Nevertheless, surely ...

Yao Ming landed in the U.S. in the summer of 2002, 7-feet, 6-inches worth of fancy footwork, armed with a soft shooting touch. He was the top pick of that draft, selected by the Houston Rockets, whose ...

After weeks of close calls and excruciating deliberation, Yao Ming announced to the world today his decision to undergo surgery in his left foot. The surgery, which will be performed next week by ...

When Yao Ming entered the NBA in 2002 as the No. 1 overall pick by the Houston Rockets, the league was already global; however, his arrival ignited a new era of international fandom, particularly in ...

Yao Ming retired in 2011 due to recurring injuries, ending his NBA career at 30. After retirement, Ming owns Shanghai Sharks and launched Yao Family Wines, a Napa Valley winery. Recently, Yao Family ...