In April 2012, Wang was chosen to play at the Nike Hoop Summit and he impressed many by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds, and blocking 2 shots in an 84–75 victory against the U.S. men's junior select team.

Wang then signed his first professional contract with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association in June 2012, prior to the 2012–13 season.

[3] In the second game, Wang faced off against fellow Chinese player Zhou Qi and the Houston Rockets, losing 78–66.

[11] On September 10, 2021, Wang's NBA draft rights were traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Marc Gasol, a 2024 second–round pick, and cash.

[12] On January 3, 2022, his draft rights were moved again, this time to the New York Knicks, as part of a three-team deal with the Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

[15] [16] [17] In the third game, Wang scored three points and the China men's national basketball team lost 72–73 against the Sacramento Kings.

[18] [19] In the fourth game, the China men's national basketball team earned their first win of the summer, a 68–42 triumph over the Washington Wizards.