How Yao Ming’s Leadership Shaped the CBA and Chinese Basketball

A collage of Yao Ming in various poses as a basketball player for the Houston Rockets, with a basketball court background

Yao Ming has an influence in basketball that stretches far beyond his NBA stardom, encompassing transformative leadership in Chinese basketball. As President of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) from 2017 to 2024, Yao sought to bring progressive changes to the sport within China. Recently, Yao announced his decision to step down, citing the need for … Read more