Shanghai Sharks center Wang Zhelin etched his name in Chinese basketball history on January 27, 2026, becoming only the sixth player to score 10,000 career points in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). The 32-year-old achieved the milestone during a decisive 95-78 victory over the Guangzhou Loong Lions, cementing his status among legends like Yi Jianlian and Zhu Fangyu.
After a rocky first quarter where Shanghai trailed 27-13, American import Kenneth Lofton sparked a second-quarter resurgence with 17 points. Wang then took charge in the third period, showcasing the footwork and post dominance that have defined his 13-year career. His historic three-point play with 3:30 remaining sealed both the milestone and Shanghai's 16th win this season.
The Sharks' victory reinforces their second-place standing in the CBA standings, while other notable results saw defending champions Liaoning Flying Leopards crush Sichuan 109-57 and the Xinjiang Flying Tigers fall 98-97 to Nanjing in a last-second thriller.
