Liu Wei (basketball)

In this Chinese name, the family name is Liu.
Liu Wei
刘炜
Xinjiang Flying Tigers (Head coach)
PositionPoint guard
Personal information
Born (1980-01-15) 15 January 1980 (age 45)
Shanghai, China
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
Playing career1997–2019
Career history
As player:
1997–2014Shanghai Sharks
2014–2016Xinjiang Flying Tigers
2016–2018Sichuan Blue Whales
2018–2019Shanghai Sharks
As coach:
2021-2022Shanghai Sharks U19
2023China (assistant coach)
2024Ningbo Rockets
2024-Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  China
FIBA Asia Cup
Silver medal – second place 2009 Tianjin
Gold medal – first place 2011 Wuhan
Gold medal – first place 2015 Changsha
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2002 Busan
Gold medal – first place 2006 Doha
Gold medal – first place 2010 Guangzhou

Liu Wei (Chinese: 刘炜; pinyin: Liú Wěi) is the head coach of Chinese professional basketball team Xinjiang Flying Tigers and former basketball player who played as a point guard.

CBA career

Liu Wei played alongside his close friend Yao Ming[1] for ten years on several youth teams and with the Shanghai Sharks before Yao went on to play in the National Basketball Association with the Houston Rockets.[2] Prior to the 2004-05 season, the Sacramento Kings signed Liu to their preseason roster.[3] Liu was released by Sacramento at the end of training camp after playing in three games and averaging two points per game and four rebounds per game.[4] Liu then returned to China to play for the Shanghai Sharks, carving out a career as one of the best ever players in the Chinese Basketball Association. After seventeen seasons playing for Shanghai, Liu decided to sign with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers.

National team career

Liu was a key member of the Chinese national basketball team that participated in the 2002 FIBA World Championship, the 2006 FIBA World Championship, and the 2010 FIBA World Championship. He was also selected to play on the Chinese national squads that competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics. In addition, Liu has also taken part in numerous FIBA Asia Cup competitions.

Career statistics

CBA statistics

Year Team GP RPG APG FG% 3PT% FT% PPG
1997–98 Shanghai 18 1.8 1.5 .427 .144 .611 4.3
1998–99 Shanghai 23 4.6 1.3 .493 .362 .727 11.2
1999–00 Shanghai 31 3.6 2.2 .363 .243 .651 7.4
2000–01 Shanghai 32 3.9 1.6 .460 .317 .682 11.5
2001–02 Shanghai 34 4.9 3.6 .540 .408 .806 15.9
2002–03 Shanghai 26 6.7 5.3 .508 .452 .868 23.9
2003–04 Shanghai 27 5.9 4.7 .465 .359 .832 18.8
2004–05 Shanghai 36 6.2 5.9 .442 .316 .832 18.6
2005–06 Shanghai 40 4.9 5.6 .450 .344 .875 22.4
2006–07 Shanghai 33 5.6 4.8 .487 .370 .877 18.0
2007–08 Shanghai 25 5.0 6.9 .461 .339 .752 18.4
2008–09 Shanghai 27 4.8 6.6 .407 .324 .833 15.6
2009–10 Shanghai 35 5.1 4.9 .413 .318 .827 21.3
2010–11 Shanghai 25 3.6 5.1 .403 .322 .784 18.6
2011–12 Shanghai 30 3.5 3.8 .358 .309 .792 12.9
2012–13 Shanghai 21 4.5 4.5 .463 .361 .795 21.3
2013–14 Shanghai 34 5.6 3.7 .386 .314 .898 14.8
2014–15 Xinjiang 34 3.6 3.2 .507 .341 .791 12.9
Career 529 4.7 5.0 .446 .340 .791 15.9

References

  1. ^ "'Frustrated' Liu caught in Catch-22". ESPN.com. December 30, 2004. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  2. ^ "Liu Wei wins praise from coaches on eve of duel". Chinadaily.com.cn. October 14, 2004. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  3. ^ "Liu Wei can't wait to go home as a King". Chinadaily.com.cn. October 9, 2004. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  4. ^ "Liu Wei turned down by Kings". English.people.com.cn. October 26, 2004. Retrieved June 19, 2013.


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