Last Updated on August 21, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Yao Ming:

  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Shoe Size: 18 (U.S.)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 5 inches (226 cm)
  • Weight: Approximately 310 pounds (141 kg) during his playing career
  • Height: 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 meters)
  • Position: Center
  • Draft: 2002 NBA Draft, 1st overall pick by the Houston Rockets
  • Age: 43 years old (born September 12, 1980)
  • College: Did not attend college; played professional basketball in China before joining the NBA
  • High School: Shanghai No. 2 Secondary School in Shanghai, China
  • Hometown: Shanghai, China
  • Championship Rings: 0 (He did not win an NBA Championship)
  • Kids: Yao Ming has one daughter, Yao Qinlei (also known as Amy Yao)
  • Siblings: Yao Ming is an only child
  • Teams Played For:
    • Shanghai Sharks (1997–2002)
    • Houston Rockets (2002–2011)