He retired from the league in 2011 due to chronic injuries.Two teams, the Jiangsu Dragons and Shanghai Sharks, were ejected from the league finals last month after being found to have engaged in unsporting conduct in a series of turnovers that resulted in a come-from-behind win by the Sharks.
Yao Ming, president of the Chinese Basketball Association, attends the opening ceremony during the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Wuhan Stop 2023 at Wuhan Jiangxia Shengfan Sports Park May 6, 2023, in Wuhan, China. The outcome was judged as suspicious and resulted in a swift investigation and punishments for both teams. Managers and coaching staff from each team have been barred from the league for up to five years.
Chinese Basketball Association President Yao Ming speaks during the CBA's Media Day April 7, 2023, in Beijing. China's basketball and football leagues have drawn foreign talent and commercial endorsement but are weighed down by uncertain ownership lineups and the influence of government.