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In a game against LA Lakers, Yao blocked O'Neal twice and made 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 blocks. He was even able to outmatch Shaquille O'Neal, who made fun of him during one interview. The 7'6" center became hot topic as he was the first Asian player to play in the NBA, and many people predicted him will fail in the NBA career.īut Yao proved otherwise in his first season with Rockets. Yao was drafted in the 2002 by Houston Rockets in the first pick. 11 jersey at the early next year, in the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in January. Houston Rockets is reported to retire Yao's No. The news Houston Rockets plan to retire Yao's jersey was first reported by China Radio International, that cited the report from China's Basketball Pioneers newspaper. Furthermore, the Rockets plan to retire his jersey. His stellar performance career in Houston has earned him the place in NBA Hall of Fame last week. In a 9-year of his NBA career, Yao only played for Houston Rockets until he retired in 2011.

Houston Rockets plan to retire his number 11 jersey to honor his dedication and hard work.

The newly inducted NBA Hall of Fame Yao Ming will receive another acknowledgement for NBA his career.