Houston Rockets physician says Yao Ming injury could `` threaten his career '' Yao fractured his left foot playing for China against the L.A. Lakers in 2002 . The 28-year-old was flag-bearer for U.S. at Beijing Olympic Games Beijing Olympic Games . Yao was awarded the honor of `` model worker '' in 2005 by China 's ruling Communist Party . Yao has been perennial All-Star selection since he moved to the U.S. in 2002 .
Houston Rockets physician says Yao Ming injury could `` threaten his career '' Yao fractured his left foot playing for China against the L.A. Lakers in 2002 . The 28-year-old was flag-bearer for U.S. at Beijing Olympic Games Beijing Olympic Games . Yao has been perennial All-Star selection since he moved to the U.S. in 2002 .