Houston Rockets physician says Yao Ming injury could `` threaten his career '' Yao fractured his left foot playing for Houston against the L.A. Lakers in May . The 6-foot-9 center was injured when he fell awkwardly on a loose ball and landed hard on his right foot. 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 Houston against the L.A. Lakers in May . The 28-year-old was flag-bearer for China at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games . Yao has been perennial All-Star selection since he moved to the U.S. in 2002 .