Yao Ming's current estimated net worth is $120 million and is reported to have increased by around $17 million since his retirement in 2011. Ming, who currently resides in Shanghai used to live in a luxurious 12,000 square feet house in Houston during his time with the Rockets.

Where is Yao Ming now?

Yao Ming's life after NBA

Since stepping away from the NBA, Ming hasn't removed himself away from the game of basketball. Ming has made several personal investment ventures over the years that include a restaurant in Houston named ” YAO Restaurant & Bar” along with one in Shanghai and a winery located in California.

What disease does Yao Ming have?

The latest report out of China said that Yao Ming was suffering from hypertension and was considering cutting his professional basketball career short because his body could not take the pounding of both the NBA and Chinese schedules.