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Yao Ming Retired

Center · Houston Rockets · 7'0", 255 lb · Drafted 2002
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In short

Yao Ming is a retired center and Hall of Famer who starred for the Houston Rockets. A 7-6 global icon who grew the game worldwide. Career averages: 19 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Yao’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Yao Ming is one of the NBA's all-time greats. A 7-6 global icon who grew the game worldwide.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 19 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

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Career avg
19 ppg
Center
Rebounds
9.2 rpg
career
Assists
1.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Yao Ming is a retired Hall of Fame center, most iconic with the Houston Rockets.

A 7-6 global icon who grew the game worldwide.

He retired with career averages of 19 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

A 7-6 global icon who grew the game worldwide.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and Houston Rockets legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring78
Playmaking43
Rebounding66
Perimeter D48
Rim protection62
Spacing38
Athleticism70
Clutch60
Hall of FameHouston Rockets2002 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Ming is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. A 7-6 global icon who grew the game worldwide.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
19
per game
Career RPG
9.2
per game
Career APG
1.6
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyA 7-6 global icon who grew the game worldwide.

Hardware

8×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and Houston Rockets legend.

Yao Ming's place in history is settled: A 7-6 global icon who grew the game worldwide.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — a Hall of Famer and Houston Rockets icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Yao Ming's career averages?

Yao Ming averaged 19 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game over his career.

Is Yao Ming in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Yao Ming is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.