Yao Ming announces retirement
Updated: 2011-07-20 14:17
(chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)
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| NBA player Yao Ming speaks during a news conference to announce his retirement from basketball, in Shanghai July 20, 2011. Yao, who ignited China's interest in the NBA and became one of Asia's best-known athletes, announced his retirement from basketball on Wednesday. The 30-year-old had been widely expected to retire after he told the Houston Rockets he would not be returning next season after two years blighted by injuries.[Photo/Agencies] |
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| NBA player Yao Ming reacts during a news conference to announce his retirement from basketball, in Shanghai July 20, 2011. Yao, who ignited China's interest in the NBA and became one of Asia's best-known athletes, announced his retirement from basketball on Wednesday. The 30-year-old had been widely expected to retire after he told the Houston Rockets he would not be returning next season after two years blighted by injuries.[Photo/Agencies] |