Zhou has a way to go

Yao Ming was 22 when the Houston Rockets made him the first overall pick at the 2002 NBA Draft.

Zhou Qi, 21, was drafted 13th overall by the Rockets in 2016. If he appears on Houston's roster in the upcoming season, he will be the NBA's first Chinese player since 2012.

There are similarities between Zhou and Yao: Height, shooting accuracy and passion for the sport. But Zhou has a long way to go if he hopes to even come close to matching Yao's longevity at the summit.