This NBA basketball was signed by Yao Ming, 1^st overall draft pick in 2002 by the Houston Rockets.  Yao, the 6 foot, 7 inch All Star played with the Rockets from 2002-2011.  During that period he scored 9,247 points, 769 assists and 4,494 rebounds and was an 8 time NBA All Star.   This ball was donated to AT&T through sponsorships and unfortunately does not come with a letter of authenticity.