Rockets' Yao has surgery, weighing 'career plans'

CBC News Thursday 6th January, 2011

Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming underwent surgery Thursday to repair a stress fracture in his left ankle, a procedure he says may end his career. The seven-foot-six Yao has been out since Nov. 10, and played in only five games this season before the team declared him lost for the season. The seven-time all-star missed all of last season following reconstructive foot surgery. "I know this will be another long rehab," the 30-year-old Yao said in a statement. "But I'm looking forward to beginning my recovery. I will use this time to consider all of my options, and will make a decision regarding my career plans as I get closer to the end of my rehab." Team doctor Tom Clanton performed the procedure in Houston. The Rockets drafted Yao with the top overall pick in 2002, but his NBA career ha...

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