After two weeks of rumors and counter-rumors, it's been confirmed: Yao Ming (姚明) has announced his retirement from professional U.S. basketball.
The 2.29-meter sportsman, the tallest in the NBA since he joined the Houston Rockets in 2002, has been the inspiration for the rising popularity of basketball in China, and particularly in his home town of Shanghai.
I have reported on Yao for most of his 14 years in professional basketball. His departure will be a great loss not just for the sport but also for his fans back home who have watched his rise to fame and fortune.
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