The last person to do so was Hakeem Olajuwon back in the 1987-2000 era. Ming’s career was cut short due to nagging foot and ankle injuries as a third fracture in his left foot that occurred near the tail end of 2010 proved to be the tipping point toward retirement. We agree with the Houston Rockets retiring Yao Ming’s jersey.
His career may have been short, but he proved in his short time to be a Hall of Famer earning an induction as part of the 2016 class. He reached the playoffs five times while reaching the Western Conference Semifinals once and winning 50-plus games four times. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft without playing in college, was honored Friday night as the Houston Rocketsretired his No. That saw him pile up eight All-Star selections, two All-NBA Second Team nods, three All-NBA Third Team nods, an NBA All-Rookie First Team selection, and had his No. HOUSTON - Yao Ming, the first man to become the No. Ming arrived in the NBA as the complete package offensively at his size as he had the moves in the low post while possessing the ability to be an effective scorer from the mid-range. He was an extremely polished offensive talent while being a huge factor in the paint defensively as a legitimate rim protector that was evident in his five years with Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association. Although he spent just nine seasons in the NBA, Ming’s impact and presence on the floor was undeniable.
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