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    Yao Ming

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    • Birthdate
      9/12/1980
    • Draft Info
      2002: Rd 1, Pk 1 (HOU)
    • Birthplace
      China

    Stats

    • PTS
      19.0
    • REB
      9.2
    • AST
      1.6
    • FG%
      52.4
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    48632.552.420.083.39.21.61.90.43.32.719.0
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      • Breaking down Blake Griffin's NBA career -- and his Hall of Fame chances
        • 2Y
        • Kevin Pelton
        Breaking down Blake Griffin's NBA career -- and his Hall of Fame chances
        • Yao out as chairman of business arm of CBA
          • 3Y
          Yao out as chairman of business arm of CBA
          • Yao voted Chinese Basketball Association prez
            • 9Y
            Yao Ming
            • Iverson says sitting to rest reflects new era
              • 9Y
              Iverson says sitting to rest reflects new era
              • Vintage Iverson candid, and tardy, at HOF event
                • 10Y
                • Chris Forsberg
                Vintage Iverson candid, and tardy, at HOF event
                • Jeremy Lin: No one has been more impacted by Yao Ming than me
                  • 10Y
                  • Ohm Youngmisuk
                  Jeremy Lin
                  • Rovell: Yao's great moments in advertising
                    • 10Y
                    • Darren Rovell
                    Yao Ming
                    • Yao made Rockets relevant in Houston and China
                      • 10Y
                      • Calvin Watkins
                      Ming
                      • Keeping it 100, Yao's 1-on-1 nightmare
                        • 10Y
                        Keeping it 100, Yao's 1-on-1 nightmare
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                        • Yao unique, but was he truly HOF worthy?
                          • 10Y
                          • Kevin Pelton
                          Yao Ming

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                        Yao Ming surprised, honored to enter Hall of Fame
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                        Lakers close out Rockets in Game 6 rout, face Thunder next

                        Lakers close out Rockets in Game 6 rout, face Thunder next

                        LeBron James took time to enjoy the Lakers' series-clinching win over the Rockets on Friday night, saying the moments are still special, especially because he doesn't know how many more seasons he has left in his career.
                        Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

                        Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

                        — LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday night by holding the Rockets to a season low in points.
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