Why can Yao Ming return his jersey number, while McGrady finds it difficult?

In fact, in the NBA, what kind of players can retire and what kind of players can't retire are not explicitly stipulated. So in theory, every retired player, the number of jerseys he uses, may retire at some point in the future.

Although there is no explicit provision, there are still some "hidden rules" about the honor of retired jerseys. Generally speaking, there are the following factors:

First of all, it brings great honor to a team, or it doesn't bring great honor to a team, but it does belong to that team, such as the champion! Second, the team member died unexpectedly in the uniform. The team erased their jerseys from their memory. Third, the team's players have a bright future, but their careers ended early due to injury. The team retired the jersey with regret! Fourth, make great contributions to the whole team and the whole city!

So Yao Ming is entitled to retire with his jersey number! It is the injury that affects the future of the Rockets. The appearance of Yao Ming has opened a huge China market for NBA and Rockets. No matter on or off the court, advertising orders from China have increased the personal assets of Rocket owner Alexander by 10 times. Yao Ming's charitable foundation has brought great benefits to Houston.

On the contrary, McGrady has many honors (scoring champion, 35 seconds, 13 minutes, 7 All-Stars), but these honors belong to him more than to the team. McGrady's influence is not as good as Yao Ming's. The Rockets also had some conflicts with the team in the second half, and it was difficult for McGrady to accept the retirement ceremony of the Rockets' jerseys!