On July 20, 2011, the first overall pick of 2002 NBA Draft Yao Ming announces his early retirement in the NBA. His injuries in Ankle and Foot including the third fracture to his left foot causes him to retired early. The Rockets 8x NBA All Star Center averages 19.0 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game.
List of Yao Ming's Career Achievements:
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2016
8× NBA All-Star: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
5× All-NBA Team:
Second Team: 2007, 2009
Third Team: 2004, 2006, 2008
NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2003
NBA Rookie All-Star Game: 2004
Gold medal winner with Team China at the 2001, 2003, 2005 FIBA Asian Championship
MVP of the 2001, 2003, 2005 FIBA Asian Championship
All-Tournament Team, FIBA World Championship: 2002
Chinese Basketball Association Champion: 2001–02
Rebounding leader in CBA in 2001–02
2003 Sporting News Rookie of the Year
2003 Laureus Newcomer of the Year
Check out Top 10 plays of Yao Ming's Career
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