July : Yao 's agent tells CNN he will hold a conference on July 20 to discuss his future . The 30-year-old Yao sounded mellow about this future in NBA . 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 .
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 .