Guangdong Southern Tigers

Guangdong Dongguan Bank

Nickname

Southern Tigers
(originates from the South China tiger)

Leagues

CBA

Founded

1993

History

Guangdong Hongyuan Southern Tigers
(1993–present)

Arena

Dongguan Basketball Center, 14,730 capacity

Location

Dongguan, Guangdong, China

Team colors

Dark blue, White

President

Guangdong Hongyuan Group

Head coach

Du Feng

Championships

Website

Official club website

Uniforms

Home

Away

Guangdong Dongguan Bank (official name), also known as Guangdong Hongyuan Southern Tigers (simplified Chinese: 广东宏远华南虎; traditional Chinese: 廣東宏遠華南虎; pinyin: Guǎngdōng Hóngyuǎn Huánánhǔ; Jyutping: Gwong2dung1 Wang4jyun5 Waa4naam4fu2), Guangdong Southern Tigers or Guangdong Hongyuan are a Chinese professional basketball team owned by the Guangdong Winnerway (Hongyuan) Group. The team is one of the best-performing teams in the Chinese Basketball Association, or CBA. The Tigers have won eight CBA titles, tying only the Bayi Rockets' eight titles. The Tigers are the only team to have qualified for the CBA playoffs in all the seasons since the league launched in 1995. The team plays its home games in Dongguan, Guangdong. Occasionally, for marketing purpose, the team diversifies some of its home games to Zhongshan, Zhuhai, and other cities in the Pearl River Delta.

History

Established in 1993, the Tigers are the main team (Team 1) of the Guangdong Southern Tigers Basketball Club. The club is the first non-government owned professional basketball club in China. Besides Team 1, the club has three reserve teams (youth teams): Team 2 (Guangzhou based), Team 3A (Guangzhou based), and Team 3B (Dongguan based). The reserve teams are jointly-administrated by the club and Guangdong Provincial Sports Bureau. Many famous basketball players in China play for the club.

The Southern Tigers have had a history of performing well in the CBA, being a member since the inception of the CBA. In 1995–96, the 1st CBA season, the Tigers qualified for the finals but lost 0–2 to Bayi Rockets. In 2002–03, they fought their way back to the finals after seven years. In 2003–04, the team claimed its first ever CBA title. Between 2002–03 and 2012–13, the team qualified for the finals every time, winning eight CBA championships and losing three times.

When Team 1 performs well in the CBA, the club's youth team is even more dominant. By August 2011, the Tigers had won 15 championships in the two most prestige national youth leagues in China, including a sixpeat and a fivepeat. In 2009, the Tigers lost the youth league title to the rival Dongguan Leopards, but they won it back in the following year.

In addition to CBA, the team played in the National Games of China, on behalf of the Guangdong Province. In 2009, they won the first National Games gold medal of basketball in the history of the province.

NBA players currently play and have played for the team. Yi Jianlian was promoted from the youth team in 2002–03 and played for the Tigers until 2006–07. He then played in the NBA for a few years before returning for a few games in the 2011–12 season. Laron Profit played in 2002–03 as well as in 2003–04 before returning to the NBA. Lamond Murray played in 2007–08. Smush Parker played in 2008–09 and 2009–10. David Harrison has played in 2009–10 and 2010–11 before going to Tianjin. Aaron Brooks played for them in the 2011–12 season due to the 2011 NBA lockout. James Singleton and Quincy Douby also played for them in 2011–12.

Seasons

Season	Regular Season				Playoffs
Season	Wins	Losses	Win%	Standing	Playoffs
2015/16	28	10	.737	4th	Won CBA Quarterfinals 3–0 vs. Shandong Golden Stars Lost CBA Semifinals vs. Liaoning Flying Leopards 1–3
2014/15	34	4	.895	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals 3–1 vs. Shenzhen Leopards Lost CBA Semifinals vs. Beijing Ducks 1–3
2013/14	30	4	.882	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals 3–0 vs. Shanghai Sharks Lost CBA Semifinals vs. Beijing Ducks 2–3
2012/13	28	4	.875	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Zhejiang Golden Bulls 3–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Xinjiang Flying Tigers 3–0 Won CBA Finals vs. Shandong Lions 4–0
2011/12	27	5	.844	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Fujian Xunxing 3–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Xinjiang Flying Tigers 3–0 Lost CBA Finals vs. Beijing Ducks 1–4
2010/11	25	7	.781	2nd	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Bayi Rockets 3–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Dongguan Leopards 3–0 Won CBA Finals vs. Xinjiang Flying Tigers 4–2
2009/10	32	2	.941	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Bayi Rockets 3–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Shanghai Sharks 3–1 Won CBA Finals vs. Xinjiang Flying Tigers 4–1
2008/09	45	5	.900	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Shandong Lions 3–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Dongguan Leopards 3–0 Won CBA Finals vs. Xinjiang Flying Tigers 4–1
2007/08	26	4	.867	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Zhejiang Lions 3–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Dongguan Leopards 3–0 Won CBA Finals vs. Liaoning Dinosaurs 4–1
2006/07	26	4	.867	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Shanghai Sharks 3–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Jiangsu Dragons 3–0 Lost CBA Finals vs. Bayi Rockets 1–4
2005/06	37	5	.881	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Jilin Northeast Tigers 3–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Jiangsu Dragons 3–0 Won CBA Finals vs. Bayi Rockets 4–1
2004/05	30	8	.789	2nd	Won CBA South Division Semifinals vs. Bayi Rockets 2–0 Won CBA South Division Finals vs. Jiangsu Dragons 2–0 Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Jilin Northeast Tigers 2–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Bayi Rockets 3–0 Won CBA Finals vs. Jiangsu Dragons 3–2
2003/04	19	3	.864	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Shaanxi Kylins 2–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Jilin Northeast Tigers 2–1 Won CBA Finals vs. Bayi Rockets 3–1
2002/03	23	3	.885	1st	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Shandong Lions 3–0 Won CBA Semifinals vs. Beijing Ducks 3–0 Lost CBA Finals vs. Bayi Rockets 1–3
2001/02	12	12	.500	7th	Lost CBA Quarterfinals vs. Shanghai Sharks 0–3
2000/01	12	10	.545	6th	Lost CBA Quarterfinals vs. Beijing Ducks 0–2
1999/00	15	7	.682	3rd	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Liaoning Dinosaurs 2–1 Lost CBA Semifinals vs. Shanghai Sharks 1–3
1998/99	13	9	.591	3rd	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Shanghai Sharks 2–1 Lost CBA Semifinals vs. Liaoning Dinosaurs 0–3
1997/98	11	12	.478	6th	Lost CBA Quarterfinals vs. Liaoning Dinosaurs 1–2
1996/97	13	9	.591	3rd	Won CBA Quarterfinals vs. Shanghai Sharks 2–0 Lost CBA Semifinals vs. Bayi Rockets 0–2
1995/96	18	4	.818	2nd	Won CBA Semifinals vs. Liaoning Dinosaurs 2-0 Lost CBA Finals vs. Bayi Rockets 0–2

Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Guangdong Southern Tigers roster

Players

Coaches

Pos.	#	Nat.	Name	Ht.	Wt.
1.5 !G	7000100000000000000♠1	USA !	Bynum, Will	7000183000000000000♠1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)	7001840000000000000♠84 kg (185 lb)
3.5 !F	7000200000000000000♠2	NGA ! USA !	Diogu, Ike	7000206000000000000♠2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)	7002116000000000000♠116 kg (256 lb)
3.5 !F	7000300000000000000♠3	CHN !	Gao Shang	7000200000000000000♠2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)	7001950000000000000♠95 kg (209 lb)
4.0 !PF	7000500000000000000♠5	USA !	Carlos Boozer	7000206000000000000♠2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)	7002115000000000000♠115 kg (254 lb)
1.5 !G	7000600000000000000♠6	IND !	Akram Shah	7000188000000000000♠1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)	7001700000000000000♠70 kg (154 lb)
1.5 !G	7000700000000000000♠7	CHN !	Wang Shipeng	7000196000000000000♠1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)	7001950000000000000♠95 kg (209 lb)
3.5 !F	7000800000000000000♠8	CHN !	Zhu Fangyu (C)	7000200999999999999♠2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)	7002100000000000000♠100 kg (220 lb)
1.5 !G	7001100000000000000♠10	USA !	Carter, Justin	7000193000000000000♠1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)	7001910000000000000♠91 kg (201 lb)
3.5 !F	7001110000000000000♠11	CHN !	Zhou Peng	7000206000000000000♠2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)	7001800000000000000♠80 kg (176 lb)
1.5 !G	7001120000000000000♠12	CHN !	Shao Yinglun	7000204999999999999♠2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)	7001940000000000000♠94 kg (207 lb)
1.5 !G	7001130000000000000♠13	CHN !	Zhou Zhandong	7000182000000000000♠1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)	7001870000000000000♠87 kg (192 lb)
3.5 !F	7001160000000000000♠16	CHN !	Dong Hanlin	7000206999999999999♠2.07 m (6 ft 9 in)	7001950000000000000♠95 kg (209 lb)
3.5 !F	7001170000000000000♠17	CHN !	Yang Jinmeng	7000190000000000000♠1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)	7001820000000000000♠82 kg (181 lb)
3.5 !F	7001200000000000000♠20	CHN !	Ren Junfei	7000202999999999999♠2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)	7001950000000000000♠95 kg (209 lb)
5.0 !C	7001260000000000000♠26	CHN !	Zhao Tianyi	7000204999999999999♠2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)	7001980000000000000♠98 kg (216 lb)

Head coach

Du Feng

Assistant coach(es)

Wang Huaiyu

Legend

(C) Team captain
Injured

Roster
Updated: 9 September 2016

Retired numbers

15 – Jason Dixon, Center, 1998–2001, 2002–2009

Honours

Playoffs Champions (8): 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13

Playoffs Runners-up (4): 1995–96, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2011–12

Regular Season Champions (11): 2002–03, 2003–04, 2005–06 (South Division), 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15

Regular Season Runners-up (4): 1995–96, 1999–00, 2004–05 (South Division), 2010–11

Regular Season 3rd Places (2): 1996–97, 1998–99

National Games

Gold Medal (1): 2009

Silver Medal (1): 2005

FIBA Asia Champions Cup

3rd Place (1): 1996

Grand Waldo Cup

Winners (1): 2008

Player Records

Game

points: 45, Du Feng, Bayi Rockets 118–113 Guangdong Southern Tigers,Season 2001–2002
3-pointers: 12, Wang Shipeng,Guangdong Southern Tigers 115–106 Zhejiang Whirlwinds,Season 2004–2005
rebounds: 25, Jason Dixon, Shandong Lions 106–116 Guangdong Southern Tigers,Season 2003–2004
assists: 28, Li Qun,Guangdong Southern Tigers 110–101 Nanjing Army,Season 1999–2000
steals: 13, Zhang Yongjun,Bayi Rockets 109–81 Guangdong Southern Tigers,Season 1996–1997
blocks: 6, Jason Dixon,Guangdong Southern Tigers 107–100 Bayi Rockets,Season 2000–2001
000000006, Jason Dixon, Liaoning Dinosaurs 85–106 Guangdong Southern Tigers,Season 2002–2003
dunks: 7, Jason Dixon,Guangdong Southern Tigers 125–84 Shanghai Sharks,Season 2002–2003

Career

points: 7422, Zhu Fangyu
3-pointers: 883, Zhu Fangyu
rebounds:3908, Jason Dixon
assists: 1508, Li Qun
steals: 710, Zhu Fangyu
blocks: 349, Jason Dixon
dunks: 498, Jason Dixon

Notable players

Li Chunjiang (SF, 1993–1999)
Li Qun (PG, 1995–2007)
Ding Wei (PF/C, 1997–1999)
Du Feng (PF, 1997–2011)
Jason Dixon (C, 1998–2001; 2002–2009)
Zhu Fangyu (SF, 1999–present)
William Cunningham (basketball) (PF/C, 2001–2002)
Wang Shipeng (SG, 2002–present)
Yi Jianlian (PF, 2002–2007; 2011; 2012–present)
Brett Rainbow (SG/SF, 2003–2004)
Laron Profit (SG/SF, 2003–2004)
Peter Cornell (C, 2004–2005)
Lamond Murray (PF, 2007–2008)
Smush Parker (PG, 2009–2010)
David Harrison (C, 2009–2011)
Fred Jones (PG, 2010–2011)

Marcus Haislip (PF, 2011)
Lester Hudson (SG, 2011)
Aaron Brooks (PG, 2011–2012)
James Singleton (PF, 2011–2012)
Terrence Williams (SG/SF, 2012–2013)
/ Ike Diogu (PF/C, 2012–2013; 2015–2016)
Donald Sloan (PG/SG, 2013; 2016–present)
Khalif Wyatt (SG, 2013–2014)
Josh Powell (PF/C, 2013–2014)
Royal Ivey (SG, 2014)
Emmanuel Mudiay (PG, 2014–2015)
Will Bynum (PG, 2014–2016)
Jeff Adrien (PF, 2015)
Justin Carter (SG/SF, 2016)
Carlos Boozer (PF, 2016–present)

External links

Official website (Chinese)
Team profile (Chinese)

Chinese Basketball Association

Seasons

Playoffs

1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016

Clubs

Northern Division	Beijing Ducks Beikong Fly Dragons Jilin Northeast Tigers Liaoning Flying Leopards Qingdao Eagles Shandong Golden Stars Shanxi Brave Dragons Sichuan Blue Whales Tianjin Gold Lions Xinjiang Flying Tigers

Southern Division	Bayi Rockets Fujian Sturgeons Guangdong Southern Tigers Guangzhou Long-Lions Jiangsu Dragons Jiangsu Tongxi Monkey Kings Shanghai Sharks Shenzhen Leopards Zhejiang Golden Bulls Zhejiang Guangsha Lions

Awards

Most Valuable Player
Finals MVP

Category

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