WANG
ZHELIN
C
Status
Unsigned draft pick (New York Knicks)
Ht/Wt
7’0’’,
251 lbs
Experience
0
years
(Rookie)
Born
Jan 20, 1994
(30 yrs)
Fujian, China
Drafted
Drafted by Memphis in 2016 (2/57).
High School
Chinese League
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with LA Lakers in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-03 |
Acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers.
|
In a three-team trade, the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired guard Rajon Rondo from the Los Angeles Lakers; Los Angeles acquired center Louis Labeyrie from the New York Knicks, and New York acquired guard Denzel Valentine from the Cleveland Cavaliers, and guard Brad Newley, center Wang Zhelin and cash from the Los Angeles Lakers. |
| 2021-09-10 |
Acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies
|
The Memphis Grizzlies acquired center Marc Gasol, a second-round draft pick in 2024 and cash from the Los Angeles Lakers for center Wang Zhelin. |
| 2016-06-25 |
Drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2nd round (57th overall) in 2016.
|
Scouting Report
Skilled, coordinated, and well-built for a 7-footer. Has very soft hands and a nice touch around the basket. Loves to play in the low post and has very polished back-to-the-basket and back-in moves. Highly efficient and aware around the basket, with good passing ability to cutters. Pretty mobile too. Not long for his height and isn't a quick or particularly athletic player at center. Gets by more on technique and hustle than on length or speed, and is limited on the defensive end as a result. Can be more of a shooter to stretch the floor.
Long Range Potential: Gritty, efficient, skilled true center prospect.
