Yao Ming was the first overall pick of the NBA draft in 2002 by the Houston Rockets. He is a 6-time NBA All-Star, a 4-time All-NBA selection, and he represented and played for his home country of China in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Standing at 7ft. and 6in., he is currently the tallest player in the NBA. Today he is one of NBA's star basketball players.