A "what if" pretty much sums up Yao Ming's career. When healthy, he was a force — commanding attention in the paint, anchoring the Houston Rockets on both ends, and showing flashes of dominance that ...

Yao Ming's career with the Houston Rockets was characterized by collaboration with some of the most talented players in the league. Each teammate played a vital role, showcasing how teamwork can ...

Editor's note: ESPN's David Aldridge sat down with Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets' No. 1 overall draft pick, during the World Basketball Championships in Indianapolis. Following is the entire ...

Ever since the Rockets relocated to Houston in 1971 ... Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming or Dwight Howard, the Rockets know how to produce top-tier big men as well as any organization in league history.

have loomed larger than the former basketball star Yao Ming, who dwarfed fellow delegates at this week's second session of the National People’s Congress of China. The one-time Houston Rockets ...

In the realm of basketball, few names resonate as powerfully as Yao Ming and Kobe Bryant. Their legendary rivalry not only showcased athletic prowess but also illuminated the deep cultural meanings ...

Hall of Famer and 8x All Star, Yao Ming sat with fellow Hall of Famer ... He was drafted to the Houston Rockets in 2002 and concluded his NBA career in 2011 after missing the previous season ...

Oct 30, 2010; Houston, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups (1) drives against Houston Rockets center Yao ...