Career
Tang began basketball training in 1995 and eventually joined the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association. In 2004-2005, he was awarded the Chinese Basketball Association Most Valuable Player 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 2.13 m 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.