Tang Zhengdong

In this Chinese name, the family name is Tang.

Tang Zhendong
唐正东

Personal information
Born	(1982-09-14) 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
Career highlights and awards
3×CBA Regular Season MVP Award (2002-03),(2004-05),(2006-07)
Medals Men's basketball Representing China Asian Games 2006 Doha Team 2010 Guangzhou Team East Asian Games 2005 Macau FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship 2000 Kuala Lumpur 2002 Kuwait FIBA Asia Under-20 Championship 2000 Doha 2004 Tehran

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.

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.

Notes

• This article was originally translated from zh:唐正东.

External links

• Tang Zhengdong statistics at Sina.com (in Chinese)