Promising NBA Careers That Injuries Totally Derailed

Yao Ming

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Yao played in 244 of a possible 246 games through the first three seasons of his career. Then the wheels came off. Over the next six years, the Hall of Fame center played just 242 games due to injuries to his left foot and right knee. During a three-year peak, Yao averaged 23 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.

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