Wang Shipeng

Wang Shipeng
Wang with China at the 2008 Olympics
Personal information
Born (1983-04-06) April 6, 1983 (age 41)
Dandong, China
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
Playing career2000–2016
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Career history
2000–2016Guangdong Southern Tigers
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  China
FIBA Asia Cup
Silver medal – second place 2009 Tianjin Team
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2006 Doha
Gold medal – first place 2010 Guangzhou
East Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Macau

Wang Shipeng, (simplified Chinese: 王仕鹏; traditional Chinese: 王仕鵬; pinyin: Wáng Shìpéng; born April 6, 1983, in Dandong, Liaoning) (nickname: Wang 7 王七)is a former professional basketball player from the People's Republic of China. At a height of 1.98 m (6'6"), and a weight of 96 kg (212 pounds), he played mainly at the shooting guard position, but he could also play as a small forward.

Professional career

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Wang played for the Guangdong Southern Tigers, a Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) team based in Guangzhou. Wang was the Chinese Basketball Association's Finals MVP in 2011.

National team career

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Wang was a primary 3 point shooter (along with Fangyu Zhu) in the Chinese National Team. Wang made a 3-point shot at the buzzer, which helped China beat Slovenia 78–77, in the last game of group D, in the 2006 FIBA World Championship. China advanced to the tournament's final 16 with the win. He also competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics and at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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