SHANGHAI, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Following is the factfile of Chinese basketball star Yao Ming who announced his retirement on Wednesday:
Date of birth: Sept 12, 1980
Place of birth: Shanghai, China
Height: 2.26 meters
Career in China: 1997-2002 Shanghai Sharks (CBA)
NBA Career: Houston Rockets 2002-2011
Yao was selected by the Houston Rockets as the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft.
Initial years 2002-2005
Injury-plagued seasons 2005-2011
Serious injuries: Bone spur in the left foot and osteomyelitis in the big toe of the left foot in 2005
Broken bone in the left foot and right knee in 2006
Stress fracture in the left foot in 2008
Hairline fracture in the left foot in 2009
Stress fracture in the left ankle in 2010
International career:
2000 and 2004 Olympic Games
2001, 2003 and 2005 Asian Championships
2006 World Championships: round of 16
2008 Olympic Games: round of 8
Achievements:
Eight times NBA All-Star: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Five times all-NBA team: Second team: 2007, 2009; Third team 2004, 2006, 2008
NBA All-Rookie First team: 2003
NBA Rookie All-Star Game: 2004
2001, 2003 and 2005 Asian Championships winner and MVP
CBA champion: 2001-2002 season
2003 Sporting News Rookie of the Year
2003 Laureus Newcomer of the Year
