Enormous Athletes Who Shattered Records with Their Astounding Size

Retirement Due to Injury

In 2011, Yao announced his retirement from basketball. At 30 years old, his intense basketball career garnered some rough injuries to his feet and ankles. He was forced to miss 250 games over six seasons because of it due to his larger-than-life stature. In 2016, he was announced as the President of the Chinese Basketball Association.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.