Yao Ming

Chinese basketball player and executive (born 1980) Yao Ming姚明Yao in 2014President of the Chinese Basketball AssociationIn officeFebruary 23, 2017 – October 31, 2024Preceded byYu ZaiqingSucceeded byGuo ZhenmingMember of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (12th)In officeMarch 2013 – March 2018ChairmanYu Zhengsheng Personal detailsBorn (1980-09-12) September 12, 1980 (age 45)Shanghai, ChinaSpouse Ye Li ​(m. 2007)​Children1OccupationBasketball player / administratorBasketball careerPersonal informationListed height7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)Listed weight310 lb (141 kg)Career informationNBA draft2002: 1st round, 1st overall pickDrafted byHouston RocketsPlaying career1997–2011PositionCenterNumber11Career history1997–2002Shanghai Sharks2002–2011Houston Rockets Career highlights 8× NBA All-Star (2003–2009, 2011) 2× All-NBA Second Team (2007, 2009) 3× All-NBA Third Team (2004, 2006, 2008) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003) No. 11 retired by Houston Rockets CBA MVP (2001) CBA champion (2002) CBA Finals MVP (2001) 3× CBA rebounding leader (2000–2002) 3× CBA blocks leader (2000–2002) 3× FIBA Asia Cup MVP (2001, 2003, 2005) Career NBA statisticsPoints9,24