Yao Ming and Draymond Green pose for photo showing height difference
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
A photo of Yao Ming and Draymond Green has gone viral, highlighting their significant height difference. The two athletes were together during Green's promotional tour in China, where they were photographed smiling with matching outfits and a Golden State backdrop. Fans quickly reacted online to the imagery, with one noting how Green, usually seen as a large figure in the NBA, appears much smaller next to the 7'6" Yao. This moment recalls past instances where Yao's towering stature created a similar impact with other players.
- •Draymond Green is 6'6" tall, Yao Ming is 7'6"
- •The photo was taken during Green's tour in China
- •Fans reacted humorously to the height disparity
- •Yao Ming was a No. 1 draft pick in 2002
- •Yao retired after eight NBA seasons due to injuries
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — 7-foot-6 Yao Ming makes 6-foot-6 Draymond Green look tiny in viral photo
"A viral photo of 7'6" Yao Ming and 6'6" Draymond Green in China highlights their huge height difference, sparking funny fan reactions and career stats.
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