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    Yao Ming

    YaoMing

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    • Birthdate
      12/9/1980
    • 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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      • 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
            • Hollinger: 2012-13 Rockets Player Profiles
              • 2Y
              • John Hollinger
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              • Rockets send Camby to Knicks, Lowry to Raps
                • 2Y

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