Wang Zhizhi

Chinese basketball player with NBA experience

Wang Zhizhi - Chinese basketball player with NBA experience
Born

July 8th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

China

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Played professional basketball, primarily as a center. Made history as the first Chinese player to join the NBA, signing with the Dallas Mavericks in 2001. Played in the Chinese Basketball Association, representing the Bayi Rockets and later the Shandong Golden Stars. Contributed to the Chinese national team, participating in the 2000 and 2008 Olympic Games. Helped the national team secure a bronze medal at the 2001 FIBA Asian Championship.

First Chinese player in the NBA

Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Won bronze at the 2001 FIBA Asian Championship

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