Shanghai Sharks star Wang Zhelin etched his name in basketball history Tuesday night, becoming the sixth player ever to score 10,000 career points in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA)! 🎉 The 32-year-old center dropped 25 points and 10 rebounds in a dominant 95-78 win over the Guangzhou Loong Lions.
After a rocky first quarter where the Sharks trailed by 14 points, Shanghai's Kenneth Lofton Jr. ignited the comeback with 17 second-quarter points. Wang then took over in the second half, sealing his historic moment with a clutch three-point play late in the fourth quarter. 🏆
"This milestone isn't just mine—it belongs to every teammate and fan who's supported this journey," Wang said post-game. He now joins legends like Yi Jianlian and Zhu Fangyu in the CBA's exclusive 10K club.
In other Tuesday action:
• Liaoning Flying Leopards crushed Sichuan 109-57
• Xinjiang Flying Tigers fell 98-97 in a Nanjing nail-biter
• Defending champs Liaoning continue to dominate the standings
With Shanghai sitting at 16-4 this season, all eyes are on whether Wang can lead the Sharks to their first championship since 2012. 🦈💪
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Wang Zhelin becomes sixth CBA player to reach 10,000 points in career
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