On August 3rd, according to media personality @Zhao Tanchang’s report, the Guangdong Southern Tigers will loan Beijing Royal Fighters’ center Wang Shaojie for the new season. Previously, Beijing Royal Fighters had signed Shen Zijie, and it is reported that Salinger also reached an agreement to join the team.
The original post reads as follows:
According to Tanchang’s understanding, the Guangdong Southern Tigers will welcome a domestic center to their squad, loaning in former number one draft pick Wang Shaojie from the Beijing Royal Fighters. Wang Shaojie entered the league through the draft in the 2019-20 season and has gone through five seasons. Despite limited playing time last season due to various reasons, he played a crucial role in the latter half of the season for the Royal Fighters, especially during the playoffs where his defensive performance was widely recognized.
It is understood that Wang Shaojie first renewed his contract with the Beijing Royal Fighters before being loaned to the Guangdong team. Personally, Tanchang believes this move is a “win-win” situation for all parties involved. The Guangdong team addresses its long-standing issue of a thin rotation in the frontcourt, while the Beijing Royal Fighters can alleviate their crowded frontcourt roster. Moreover, Wang Shaojie himself will get more opportunities. As a player who has been with Beijing teams since his student days, this is his first stint with a southern team. However, he previously worked with Coach Du Feng at the national level and is familiar with his style. Best wishes to Shaojie for everything!