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Q: How many rings does Yao Ming have?

Yao Ming has won 0 NBA championship rings.

Q: How many championships does Yao Ming have?

Yao Ming has 0 NBA championships.

Q: Is Yao Ming in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Inducted as Player in 2016.

HOUSTON ROCKETS

Yao Ming — 8× ALL-STAR, 5x ALL-NBA, ✓ 2002-03 ALL-ROOKIE.

The DynastyThe Great Wall

Yao Ming

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

8×ALL-STAR

5xALL-NBA

✓2002-03 ALL-ROOKIE

BORN

September 12, 1980

Shanghai, China

HEIGHT

7'6

229 cm

WEIGHT

310lb

140 kg

NET WORTH

$93,390,336

DRAFT

2002, R1, 1st

Houston Rockets

NBA CAREER

2002–2010

9 seasons

01Biography

Yao Ming biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.

Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.

Yao Ming is a former NBA center, best known for his time with the HOU over 8 years. Yao Ming Selected in the Houston Rockets , 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 2002 NBA Draft, Inducted as Player in 2016, averaged 19.0 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 1.6 APG for his career, stands 7'6 tall, nicknames include "The Dynasty" and "The Great Wall".

02Quick Facts

Yao Ming quick facts — Height 7'6. 19.0 PPG career average.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name

Yao Ming

Position

Shoots

Right

Former Name

Never changed

Years Active

2002–2010

04Career Scoring Average "Season"

05Career at a glance

Yao Ming career statistics summary — 19.0 PPG career average.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

Seasons

486

Games

Points Per Game

9.2

Rebounds Per Game

1.6

Assists Per Game

52.4%

Field Goal %

83.3%

Free Throw %

06Career Highs

Yao Ming career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

41pts

PTS

FEB 22, 2004
vs HOU

22reb

REB

MAR 11, 2005
vs PHO

7ast

AST

FEB 22, 2004
vs HOU

4stl

STL

NOV 14, 2006
vs HOU

8blk

BLK

DEC 15, 2006
vs LAL

37.6gmsc

GmSc

FEB 22, 2004
vs HOU

07Advanced Metrics

Yao Ming advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER

59.6%

TS%

65.9

3.2

BPM

20.7

VORP

26.8%

USG%

08Playoffs Career

Yao Ming playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

19.8

PTS · Postseason avg

9.3REB

1.0AST

51.9%FG%

83.3%FT%

28 playoff games

09All-Star Games

Yao Ming All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

Selections

7PPG

4RPG

1.3APG

10Transactions

→DID NOT PLAY - INJURY→

Yao Ming NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

9 seasons · 3 teams

HOUSTON ROCKETSDID NOT PLAY - INJURYHOUSTON ROCKETS

200220092010

2002

Drafted 1st overall — Houston Rockets

+FAQCommon questions

FAQ about Yao Ming — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

What are Yao Ming career stats?

Yao Ming averaged 19.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists per game in the regular season.

How many rings does Yao Ming have?

How many championships does Yao Ming have?

How tall is Yao Ming?

Is Yao Ming in the Hall of Fame?

11Salaries

Yao Ming salary history — Career salary $93,390,336.

Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.

SEASON

TEAM

SALARY

2007–08

HOU

$13762775

2008–09

HOU

$15070550

2009–10

HOU

$16378325

2010–11

HOU

$17686100

12Filmography

Yao Ming filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.

Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.

Amazing

2013

The Magic Aster

2009

13Similar Players

Players similar to Yao Ming — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.

All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.