On July 20, 2011, Yao Ming held a press conference in Shanghai, officially announcing his retirement and ending his career as a player.
Today, rocket media people Bradeaux expressed their views on Yao Ming: “injuries took away Yao Ming’s long and successful career. It’s hard to find another 7-foot-6-inch big player like him.”
Yao Ming played for the Rockets for 8 seasons. In the last season (2010-11 season), he played only 5 games.