Wang Shipeng
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.
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Born | Dandong, China | April 6, 1983||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Chinese | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career | 2000–2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Shooting guard / Small forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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2000–2016 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
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
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.