Chinese basketball star Yao Ming sidelined by stress fracture to left ankle . NBA star has played two games in just five NBA seasons . Yao previously broke a bone in his left foot in injury-plagued career . He carried China 's flag at the opening ceremony for the 2004 Games in Athens . At 2.29m he is the tallest player in the NBA .
Chinese basketball star Yao Ming sidelined by stress fracture to left ankle . NBA star has played two games in just five NBA seasons . Yao previously broke a bone in his left foot in injury-plagued career . At 2.29m he is the tallest player in the NBA .