It comes as no surprise that the Houston Rockets will retire Yao Ming’s jersey at some point in the near future. The overall number one pick in the 2002 NBA draft retired in July of 2011 after on-going leg injuries prevented him from furthering his career, he retired with averages of 19 points and 9.2 rebounds per game and is ranked 6th all-time on the Rockets list of top scorers and rebounders.
From the Houston Chronicle :
Rockets owner Leslie Alexander, speaking after Tuesday’s unveiling of the All-Star ballot, said he expects to retire Yao’s No. 11.
“Sometime probably, yes,” Alexander said.
