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Yao Ming — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 12 September 1980 · Age: 46

How old is Yao Ming?

Yao Ming is 46 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 12 September 1980.

Eight-time NBA All-Star who played for the Houston Rockets

Did you know?At over seven and a half feet tall, he was the tallest active player in the league during his final professional season.

Yao Ming (Chinese: 姚明; born September 12, 1980) is a Chinese basketball executive and former professional player. He played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), and then spent his entire nine-year National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the Houston Rockets.

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Age: 46
Status: Living

Born: September 12, 1980 · Shanghai, People's Republic of China
Nationality: Chinese
Known for: Sports, Business

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