2004 Ultra Yao Ming Gold Medallion #127 PSA 9 Houston Rockets

Yao Ming was drafted by the Houston Rockets as the first pick in the 2002 NBA draft. Ming is undoubtedly the best -- and most famous -- NBA player to come from China. His career was unfortunately plagued with multiple injuries and ended in 2011 with his retirement. Even so, his collectibility remains high, and the growth of the NBA in China has plenty to do with it.

The featured 2004 Fleer Ultra #127 Gold Medallion Die-Cut is Yao Ming's 3rd year card. It is professionally graded as PSA 9 Mint condition, with only 4 total cards with the same grade in the PSA population report (only 4 Gem Mint higher).