Yao Ming (born September 12, 1980) is a professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently the tallest player in the NBA, at 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 m). Yao, who was born in in Shanghai, China, started playing for the Shanghai Sharks as a teenager, and played on their senior team for five years in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), winning a championship in his final year. He entered the 2002 NBA Draft, and after negotiating with the CBA and the Sharks to secure his release, he was selected by the Houston Rockets as the first overall pick of the draft. He has since been selected to start for the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game in all six of his seasons, and has been named to the All-NBA Team team three times.

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Yao Ming Houston Rockets - Action - Autographed 8x10 Photograph
Yao Ming Houston Rockets - Action - Autographed 8x10 Photograph
Yao Ming Houston Rockets - Action - Autographed 8x10 Photograph
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"Yao Ming has personally hand signed this 8x10 Photo with a black paint pen. This item comes with a numbered Online Authentics.com authenticity...
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Yao Ming (Amazing Athletes Series)
Operation Yao Ming: The Chinese Sports Empire, American Big Business, and the Making of an NBA Superstar
Operation Yao Ming: The Chinese Sports Empire, American Big Business, and the Making of an NBA Superstar
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The riveting story behind NBA giant Yao Ming, the ruthless Chinese sports machine that created him, and the East-West struggle over China's most...
Yao Ming (Amazing Athletes Series)
Yao Ming (Amazing Athletes Series)
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Jeff Savage,Hardcover,Series: Amazing Athletes Series, English-language edition,Pages:32,Pub by Lerner Publishing Group
The Tao of Yao: Wisdom from Basketball's Brightest Big Man
The Tao of Yao: Wisdom from Basketball's Brightest Big Man
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As a basketball player and international spokesman, 7'5 Yao Ming has quickly become the eighth wonder of the sports world. Amazing fans, players,...
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Upper Deck Houston Rockets Yao and T-Mac Jersey Numbers Collection
Photo File Rockets Yao Ming/ Cavaliers Lebron James Matted Photo
Photo File Rockets Yao Ming/ Cavaliers Lebron James Matted Photo
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Show your love for the game with a collectible photograph from Photo File, featuring a full 8 x 10-inch photograph in a double-matted mount for...
Photo File Rockets Yao Ming/Cavaliers Lebron James Framed Photo
Photo File Rockets Yao Ming/Cavaliers Lebron James Framed Photo
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The Photo File collectible framed photograph offers a full 8 x 10-inch photo, mounted in an 11 x 14-inch double mat and framed with a high-quality...
Upper Deck Houston Rockets Yao and T-Mac Jersey Numbers Collection
Upper Deck Houston Rockets Yao and T-Mac Jersey Numbers Collection
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Upper Deck Houston Rockets Yao and T-Mac Jersey Numbers Collection
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Yao Ming Houston Rockets Red Authentic Adidas NBA Jersey
Majestic Athletic Houston Rockets Yao Ming Player T-Shirt
Majestic Athletic Houston Rockets Yao Ming Player T-Shirt
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Root for your favorite athlete from your favorite team by wearing this Houston Rockets Yao Ming tee shirt. This team-colored short sleeve crew...
Yao Ming Houston Rockets Red Swingman Adidas NBA Jersey
Yao Ming Houston Rockets Red Swingman Adidas NBA Jersey
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"This 100% polyester Yao Ming Houston Rockets Jersey is a superb value, delivering quality construction and fine detail approaching that of an...
Yao Ming Houston Rockets White Swingman Adidas NBA Jersey
Yao Ming Houston Rockets White Swingman Adidas NBA Jersey
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Houston Rockets 2007-08 Dodge Charger Die Cast with Yao Ming & Tracy McGrady Trading Card and 2007-08 Fleer Fat Pack
Upper Deck Houston Rockets Yao Ming Jox Box
Upper Deck Houston Rockets Yao Ming Jox Box
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Upper Deck Houston Rockets Yao Ming Jox Box
Forever Collectibles Houston Rockets Yao Ming in Throwback Bobble Head
Forever Collectibles Houston Rockets Yao Ming in Throwback Bobble Head
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If you are die-hard fan of the Houston Rockets this limited edition Yao Ming Throwback bobble head doll from Forever Collectibles is for you. The...
NBA 12-inch Series #1 - Yao Ming
NBA 12-inch Series #1 - Yao Ming
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NBA 12-inch Series #1 - Yao Ming
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Topps Houston Rockets Yao Ming 2002-03 Rookie Card
Upper Deck Houston Rockets Yao Ming 2002-03 MVP Rookie Card
Upper Deck Houston Rockets Yao Ming 2002-03 MVP Rookie Card
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Yao Ming's 2002-03 MVP Rookie Card is #193 in the 2002-03 Upper Deck(r) set.
Topps Houston Rockets Yao Ming 2002-03 Rookie Card
Topps Houston Rockets Yao Ming 2002-03 Rookie Card
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Yao Ming's Rookie Card is #185 in the 2002-03 Topps(r) set.
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Wincraft Houston Rockets Tracy McGrady Yao Ming Wall Clock
Wincraft Houston Rockets Yao Ming Wall Clock
Wincraft Houston Rockets Yao Ming Wall Clock
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Everyone will know that you are a die-hard fan when they see this Houston Rockets Yao Ming wall clock from Wincraft(tm) hanging up in your home or...
Wincraft Houston Rockets Tracy McGrady Yao Ming Wall Clock
Wincraft Houston Rockets Tracy McGrady Yao Ming Wall Clock
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Everyone will know that you are a die-hard fan when they see this Houston Rockets T-Mac and Yao Ming wall clock from Wincraft(tm) hanging up in...
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Winning Streak Yao Ming Player Pennant
Winning Streak Yao Ming Player Pennant
Winning Streak Yao Ming Player Pennant
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This Yao Ming 32 x 13 Player Pennant from Winning Streak Sports is made with a durable blend of wool and acrylic so it will last. The officially...
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Year of the Yao
Year of the Yao
Year of the Yao
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This candid documentary follows 2002's number one NBA (National Basketball Association) draft pick as he begins his first year playing for the...
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Ewatch Houston Rockets Yao Ming Jersey Watch
Ewatch Houston Rockets Yao Ming Jersey Watch
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Ewatch Houston Rockets Yao Ming Jersey Watch
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