July : Yao 's agent tells CNN he will hold a conference on July 20 to discuss his future . Yao Ming was the NBA 's top overall draft in 2007 . One Chinese media outlet says Yao did not announce his retirement . The 30-year - old basketball player has been plagued with injuries in recent years .
NEW : Yao 's agent tells CNN he will hold news conference on July 20 to discuss his future . Yao Ming was the NBA 's top overall draft in 2002 . One Chinese media outlet says Yao did not announce his retirement . The 30-year-old basketball player has been plagued with injuries in recent years .