Shanghai Sharks

The Shanghai Sharks (simplified Chinese: 上海久事大鲨鱼; traditional Chinese: 上海久事大鯊魚; pinyin: Shànghǎi Jǐushì Dàshāyú) are a Chinese Basketball Association team based in Shanghai.[2]

Shanghai Sharks
上海久事大鲨鱼
LeaguesCBA
Founded1996 (1996)
HistoryShanghai Sharks
(1996–present)
ArenaYuanshen Sports Centre Stadium
Capacity5,091
LocationShanghai, China
Team colorsBlue, Orange, White
     
PresidentQian Anke
Head coachLi Chunjiang
OwnershipShanghai Jiushi Group[1]
Championships1 (2002)
Websiteshanghaisharks.cn
Shanghai Sharks
Traditional Chinese上海大鯊魚
Simplified Chinese上海大鲨鱼

It is best known outside China as the club that developed Yao Ming before he entered the National Basketball Association. With Yao on the team, the Sharks made the finals for three seasons in a row (in 1999–2000, 2000–01, and 2001–02), facing the Bayi Rockets each time. They were runners-up the first two years, but won the CBA championship for the first time on their third try, snapping a string of six Bayi Rockets championships in a row.

The team faced serious financial issues in the 2008–09 season, and were in danger of not being able to compete in the 2009–10 season due to their shaky finances. On July 16, 2009, Chinese media reported that Yao had stepped in to purchase the team.[3]

For the 2021–22 Chinese Basketball Association season, they have been on the country's top teams after they accomplished a major winning streak.[4] The team has been guided by head coach Li Chunjiang.[5]

The team itself has recently become an internet meme by NBA fans. The team is jokingly referred to as a future landing spot for players, mainly high profile stars, who under-perform in a game or series; particularly in the playoffs. [6] [7] [8]

Honours
CBA
Champions (1): 2001–02
Runners-up (2): 1999–2000, 2000–01
Merlion Cup
Winners (1): 2016

Players

Roster

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Shanghai Sharks roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
G 1 Li Tianrong 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) 86 kg (190 lb)
G 3 Yuan Tangwen 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 86 kg (190 lb)
G 5 Liu Cheng 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 82 kg (181 lb)
F 7 Guo Haowen 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 91 kg (201 lb)
F 9 Ju Mingxin 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 96 kg (212 lb)
C 10 Dong Hanlin 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 112 kg (247 lb)
SG 11 Jamaal Franklin 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 93 kg (205 lb)
G 12 Dai Hao 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) 76 kg (168 lb)
G 13 Luo Xudong 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 85 kg (187 lb)
F 16 Zhang Zhiyao 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) 87 kg (192 lb)
G 17 Huang Xu 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 86 kg (190 lb)
F 18 Lan Bai 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 84 kg (185 lb)
F 19 Zhu Ying 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) 88 kg (194 lb)
F 20 Zhang Chunjun 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) 98 kg (216 lb)
C 21 Zong Zan 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 107 kg (236 lb)
F 22 Kyranbek Makhan 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 101 kg (223 lb)
C 23 Zhang Zhaoxu 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) 118 kg (260 lb)
F 24 Ren Junwei 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 96 kg (212 lb)
G/F 25 Wang Tong 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) 82 kg (181 lb)
F 27 He Zhongda 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 96 kg (212 lb)
C 94 Wang Zhelin 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 106 kg (234 lb)
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured
Updated: October 17, 2021

Sponsorship

As of 2021, the team's jersey sponsor has been the Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning.[9]

Notable players

- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team at any time.

References
  1. Huang, Andrea (29 April 2019). "Shanghai Sharks Basketball Club fully acquired by Shanghai Jiushi". Yutang Sports. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. 上海哔哩哔哩篮球俱乐部官方网站. Shanghai Sharks.
  3. "Yao buys Shanghai Sharks". ESPN.com. Reuters. 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
  4. CBA Roundup: Liaoning, Shanghai earn eight straight wins Xinhua (China Internet Information Center), 11 November 2021. Accessed 11 November 2021.
  5. "Hu's career-high sees Guangdong win streak reach 5". China.org.cn. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  6. "Trolls Who Want Kyle Kuzma to Suit up for Shanghai Sharks Receive Some Bad News". 17 July 2021.
  7. "Someone put Ben Simmons on the Shanghai Sharks' roster on Wikipedia after Game 7 loss". 21 June 2021.
  8. "Shanghai Sharks Incredibly Listed as a Possible Destination for Ben Simmons".
  9. Ein Veteran für die Towers Ralf Schmitt (Bild), 25 October 2021. Accessed 26 October 2021.(in German)


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