The 30-year-old Houston Rockets centre, who became the NBA#39;s first superstar player from Asia, started his NBA career as the top draft pick in 2002. His selection was met with scepticism about whether the signature product of China#39;s massive state sports system would ever earn the affection of the league#39;s fans. Basketball star Yao Ming announced his retirement on Wednesday after a trail-blazing career that made him China#39;s best-known athlete abroad and helped spur the game#39;s gl
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Yao Ming retirement
