In the 2002 NBA draft, he was selected as the No.1 pick by the Houston Rockets of NBA. From 2003 to 2009, he was selected to the NBA All-Star Team for six consecutive seasons (eight times in his career), twice and three times. In 2009, Yao Ming acquired the Shanghai Men's Basketball Team and became the owner of the Shanghai Shark Basketball Club. 2011On July 20th, Yao Ming announced his retirement.