Tang Zhengdong

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Tang Zhengdong, (唐正东) born September 14, 1984, is a professional basketball player from Suzhou, Jiangsu in China.

Tang began basketball training in 1995 and eventually joined the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association. In 2004-2005 Tang was awarded the Chinese Basketball Association MVP Award. He has repeatedly worked out with the China national basketball team; he is a center playing behind Yao Ming and Mengke Bateer and has not yet been selected for a major international competition roster.

Tang stands 2m 13 and has a robust frame. As a center he is not speedy. His shooting is accurate, so much so that he is a 3-point threat. His play has been compared to that of Mengke Bateer.

In 2006 Tang worked out for the Toronto Raptors; he has not yet been drafted by an NBA team.