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Yao Ming Net Worth

Elena Rostova • Oct 8, 2026 • 11 min read

What is Yao Ming’s net worth? 

Net Worth:	$175 Million
Age:	43
Born:	September 12, 1980
Gender:	Male
Height:	2.29 m (7 ft 6 in)
Country of Origin:	China
Source of Wealth:	Professional NBA Player
Last Updated:	September 18, 2023

Introduction 

Yao Ming is a retired Chinese basketball player who spent his entire career with the Houston Rockets in the NBA.

He was a seven-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team twice, notably being the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft.

Unexpectedly, he was the first player from outside of the United States to lead the NBA in All-Star voting.

As of March 2024, Yao Ming’s net worth is estimated to be $175 Million.

Yao Ming Facts

• Yao Ming retired from basketball after playing for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
• Ming was selected as the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets.
• He was a seven-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team twice.
• Yao retired from the NBA in 2011 due to a series of foot and ankle injuries.
• He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.