www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-06/07/content_12646653.htm

30 percent? How completely discouraging. Will Yao ever play again?

30%? That's it? Wow.

I'm sure McHale would love to have him back and work with him.

This article reminded me of McHale in 1987 when he broke his right foot and kept playing. Unfortunately he was unable to play to the amazing level he had played that season and the Lakers won that year. His amazing season didn't end like it should have.

"McHale was never better than the 1986–1987 season, setting career highs in scoring (26.1) and rebounding (9.9). He also became the first player in NBA history to shoot sixty percent or better from the field (60.4%) and eighty percent or better from the free throw line (83.6%) in the same season. McHale was named to the All-NBA First Team, was named the NBA's best defensive player by the league's coaches, and finished fourth in the Most Valuable Player voting behind Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird."

Wow... I thought I read that YAO was doing much better and could probably play again? This update sucks.

I hope he comes back and is awesome again. How can you not love YAO? And McHale would be really great for him.

Godspeed big man.

Wow, that is discouraging. I definitely hope we see YAO back on the court at some point.

And great reference to McHale, TodMurphy. HOWL. Wow, I never realized he was THAT good once upon a time.

So sad YAO had to retire. I always loved him.

Respect. Yao went hard in the paint.

Considering the injury, you hope he's not in a wheelchair in five years. He seems to be quite influential in some Chinese communities politically and socially. It gives him an opportunity to actually have a bigger impact in society sooner. Do work, Yao. Bring Yi Jianlian with you...