Harden leaps into Yao's arms after jersey retirement

James Harden isn't a tiny fella at 6-foot-5, but in the arms of 7-foot-6 Basketball Hall of Famer Yao Ming, he looks downright miniature.

Ming's No. 11 was placed in the rafters Friday alongside other Houston Rockets legends at Toyota Center in a jersey retirement ceremony.

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After a heartfelt speech in which he thanked the organization, his teammates, and the city, Ming was greeted by several current Rockets, including Harden.

The five-time All-Star guard leaped into the former center's arms for a congratulatory hug, showing just how much of a giant the Beast from the East truly is.