Tang Zhengdong
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 14, 1982 Jiangsu, China |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1999–2018 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1999-2011 | Jiangsu Dragons |
| 2011-2015 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| 2015-2016 | Foshan Long-Lions |
| 2016-2018 | Nanjing Monkey Kings[1] |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Medals | |
Tang ZhengDong, (simplified Chinese: 唐正东; traditional Chinese: 唐正東; pinyin: Táng Zhèngdōng; born September 14, 1982, in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China) is a Chinese former professional basketball player. At a height of 2.13 m (7'0"), and a weight of 130 kg (287 lbs.), he played at the center position.
Professional career
Tang began basketball training in 1995, and he eventually joined the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). In the 2003–04, 2004–05, and 2006–07 seasons, he was awarded the Chinese Basketball Association MVP award. In 2006, Tang worked out for the NBA's Toronto Raptors.
Chinese national team
Tang trained numerous times with the senior men's Chinese national basketball teamas a center playing behind Yao Ming and Mengke Bateer. He played with China at the 2005 Stanković Cup.[2]
Player profile
Tang stands 2.13 m (7'0") tall, and has a robust 130 kg (287 lbs.) frame. As a center, he is not speedy. His shooting is accurate, so much so, that he is a 3-point shot threat. His playing style has been compared to that of fellow Chinese basketball player Mengke Bateer.
In 2018, Tang retired from professional basketball.[3]
Notes
- This article was originally translated from zh:唐正东.
References
External links
- Tang Zhengdong statistics at Sina.com (in Chinese)