For most of his NBA career, Carmelo Anthony was listed at 230-235 pounds. Despite being 6-foot-7, it sometimes felt like he was carrying some extra weight.

Tracy McGrady (left) and Yao Ming. With McGrady and Yao Ming, the Rockets resemble the O'Neal-Bryant Lakers - one team, two superstars. One player has to be the focus, and O¡¯Neal and Bryant ...

Perhaps Tracy McGrady’s only regret was his body failing ... the All-Star appearances and the perfect running mate in Yao Ming. But the human body, especially one pushed to its limits for ...

The Celtics were unable to become the sixth team in NBA history to win a seven-game series under that scenario, but the Knicks now must accomplish that feat and win four of the next five — beginning ...

More than a decade later, the Yao Ming/Tracy McGrady Rockets — coached by Jeff Van Gundy — were on the other side of that scenario after taking the first two games in Dallas. Dirk Nowitzki ...

In hindsight, the Rockets making Yao Ming the No. 1 overall pick seems like a no-brainer. Despite being limited to just eight seasons due to foot injuries, Yao was voted as an All-Star each ...