When he was selected by the Houston Rockets as the first pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, Yao Ming was quite a unique physical specimen. A 7'6'', 310-pound giant from China with an incredibly soft ...

Rioux is the tallest player in college basketball history, and he would be the tallest player in NBA history as well. While ...

Yao Ming's towering height of 2.26 meters not only sets him apart as one of the most iconic figures in NBA history but also grants him a physical presence that is remarkable in everyday life. In this ...

When Yao Ming emerges from the hotel, the crowd erupts. Police can barely keep the throng of screaming fans from enveloping the 7-foot-5 giant. Bill Duffy, right, represents three of 2002's top ...

Yao Ming has long been recognized for his height advantage on the basketball court. His stature not only allowed him to excel in the NBA but also positioned him to compete against towering figures ...

Former DPOY make feelings known on Zach Edey forming exclusive club with Yao Ming Former DPOY make feelings known on Zach Edey forming exclusive club with Yao Ming "Who the f**k is this ...

In just half a season, Yao Ming has lived up to high expectations as the No. 1 overall pick. Shawn Bradley, from Harris' Mavericks and from his 7-6 perch, is in his 10th season of chafing from ...

NBA star Yao Ming, architect Yoshio Taniguchi, and other dignitaries break ground for the Asia Society Texas Center on May 15, 2008. (Richard J. Carson/Asia Society) In the summer of 2002, when the ...

Despite not playing a game for the Florida Gators yet, Olivier Rioux is already generating attention. His recruitment last offseason was closely followed by the media because of his height.

Hall of Famer and 8x All Star, Yao Ming sits with fellow Hall of Famer, Shaquille ONeal to reminisce about battling against one another on the court. In Yao Mings 8 season career, he played ...

In his eight years in the NBA, Ming was the most impactful of these players, as his 19.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game lead the group, and he also made eight all-star teams. Bradley also had a ...