Wang Zhelin

Wang Zhelin (Chinese: 王哲林; pinyin: Wáng Zhélín, pronounced [uǎŋ ʈʂɤ̌lǐn]; born January 20, 1994) is a Chinese basketball player for the Fujian Sturgeons in the Chinese Basketball Association. He was drafted in Round 2 (Number 57 overall) in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. Wang is considered one of the most promising Chinese players.[1][2][3]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
Wang Zhelin
王哲林
No. 31 – Fujian Sturgeons
PositionCenter
LeagueCBA
Personal information
Born (1994-01-20) January 20, 1994
Fuzhou, Fujian, China
NationalityChinese
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57th overall
Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–presentFujian Sturgeons
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  China
FIBA Asia Championship
2015 Changsha
Asian Games
2018 Jakarta-Palembang

Professional career

Wang Zhelin first gained recognition in March 2012 when he was selected to the Chinese national team's preliminary squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics though he did not make the final squad. In April 2012, Wang was chosen to play at the Nike Hoop Summit and he impressed many by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds, and blocking 2 shots in an 84–75 victory against the U.S. men's junior select team.[4] This was the best all-time performance by any Chinese player in the Nike Hoop Summit.

After impressing with Chinese youth national teams at various tournaments, Wang then signed his first professional contract with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association in June 2012, prior to the 2012–13 season.[5] Wang had an impressive first professional season as he averaged 20.3 points and 12.9 rebounds per game to become a key player for Fujian. His second season with Fujian saw him put up a career-high 22.8 points per game. He did not reach the same heights in successive seasons; his injury-derailed fourth season saw him produce career-low averages of 10 points, 6 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 21.3 minutes of average action.

Despite coming into the 2016 NBA draft completely under the radar, in part due to injuries he was dealing with at the time, Wang was selected late in the second round by the Memphis Grizzlies as the 57th pick.[6] Fellow countryman Zhou Qi was selected with the 43rd pick by the Houston Rockets, the second time two Chinese prospects were selected in an NBA draft (the first time being in 2007 with Yi Jianlian and Sun Yue). However, Wang would not immediately join the Grizzlies, instead returning with Fujian for the following season to develop.[7] While Wang would regain some of his abilities that made him a viable NBA draft pick in the first place, he would remain in Fujian for at least another season.

In 2018, he played in the 2018 NBA Summer League as a member of the China men's national basketball team. In the first game, the Chinese team lost to the Indiana Pacers by a score of 56-36.[8] In the second game, Wang faced off against fellow Chinese player Zhou Qi and the Houston Rockets, losing 78-66.[9] [10] [11]

In the third game, Wang scored six points in the Chinese team's 73-72 loss to the Sacramento Kings.[12][13] In the fourth game, the China men's national basketball team won its first game, 68-42, against the Washington Wizards. Wang did not play in this game due to illness.[14] In the last game, the China team beat the Detroit Pistons by a score of 66-62. In this series, China won two games and lost three games, but Wang did not play all of these games due to illness.

In 2018-2019 CBA regular season, Wang reached career high of 25.7 PPG and 13.9 RPG on 54% shooting and led his team to the 2nd round of the CBA playoffs. Wang also received the 2018-2019 CBA Regular season MVP for this first time.

National team career

Wang played for the Chinese national team at the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship played in China. Coming off the bench, he participated in China's romp to the title and qualification for the 2016 Olympics.

In 2018, Wang played games with 2018 NBA Summer League teams as a member of the China men's national basketball team. In the first game, the China men's national basketball team lost 36-56 against Indiana Pacers.[15]

In the second game, Wang played against fellow Chinese national team member Houston Rockets named Zhou Qi, and the China men's national basketball team lost 66-78 against the Houston Rockets.[16] [17] [18]

In the third game, Wang scored three points and the China men's national basketball team lost 72-73 against the Sacramento Kings.[19] [20]

In the fourth game, the China men's national basketball team earned their first win of the summer, a 68-42 triumph over the Washington Wizards. Wang did not play in this game due to illness.[21]

In the last game of the series, China won 62-66 against the Detroit Pistons.

In August 2018, he played for China at the Asian Games. In the first game, China won 82-80, and Wang scored 13 points. In the end, he helped China win the 2018 Asian Games. [22]

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Career statistics

CBA
Year Team GP RPG APG FG% FT% PPG
2012–13 Fujian 32 12.9 1.3 .531 .627 20.3
2013–14 Fujian 34 11.4 1.1 .586 .732 22.8
2014–15 Fujian 37 11.5 1.7 .607 .668 21.6
2015–16 Fujian 9 6.0 1.1 .522 .667 11.3
2016–17 Fujian 32 11.1 2.2 .578 .639 21.8
2017–18 Fujian 27 11.0 1.9 .603 .643 20.7
2018–19 Fujian 46 13.9 2.3 .547 .651 25.7

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References
  1. "Bigs upbeat on Gilas chances".
  2. "Nike Hoop Summit Scouting Reports: Forwards/Big Men".
  3. "14 – Wang ZhelinChina".
  4. "17年全球峰会最强中国球员 2米13新星离NBA有多远".
  5. "福建男篮正式宣布签约王哲林 合同细节尚未透露".
  6. "Grizzlies select Wade Baldwin IV in First Round of 2016 NBA Draft". NBA.com. June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  7. "Wang Zhelin: Will remain in China for 2016–17 season". CBSSports.com. CBS Sports. June 28, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  8. 男篮红队与nba夏季联赛球队过招，36：56不敌步行者
  9. 王哲林难档周琦暴扣
  10. 王哲林积极上篮
  11. 中国男篮红队与夏季联赛队伍拉练第二场，66:78不敌火箭，输了三节
  12. 红队训练赛第三场42：73不敌国王
  13. 王哲林自投自抢
  14. 红队获得训练赛首胜，68：42胜奇才 王哲林因伤病缺阵
  15. 男篮红队与nba夏季联赛球队过招，36：56不敌步行者
  16. 王哲林难档周琦暴扣
  17. 王哲林积极上篮
  18. 中国男篮红队与nba夏季联赛拉练第二场对阵火箭，66:78败下阵来
  19. 红队训练赛第三场42：73不敌国王
  20. 王哲林自投自抢
  21. 红队获得训练赛首胜，68：42胜奇才 王哲林因伤病缺阵
  22. 王哲林亚运首战82:80胜菲律宾得到13分
  23. 王哲林夏季联赛表现不错
  24. "Zhelin Wang International Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-11-28.
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