So intense! The NBA's second overall pick suffers a thumb ligament tear! The Thunder's 15th pick is out for the entire season.

A bunch of rookies are putting in tremendous effort during the offseason, sometimes even at the cost of their own health.

Yang Hanshen ended up with black eyes after a tough training session.

This Trail Blazers' 2025 NBA first-round 16th pick appeared in 4 summer league matches, averaging 24.4 minutes on the court, delivering 10.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game, with shooting rates of 45.7%, 33.3%, and 87.5%.

Harper recently suffered a partial tear of the left thumb ligament during training and has undergone surgery; he is expected to return for the season opener in Dallas on October 23rd.

This Spurs' 2025 second overall pick played 2 summer league games, averaging 22.1 minutes, scoring 16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal per game, with shooting percentages of 35.7%, 12.5%, and 78.6%. Standing 1.98 meters tall, this versatile guard boasts explosive athleticism but still needs to develop his shooting. Expectations are high for him to join forces with Wembanyama to usher in a new era.

The Thunder's 2025 first-round 15th pick, Thomas Sober, suffered a right ACL tear during training and will miss the entire 2025-26 season.

This 2.08-meter tall big man played 24 games for Georgetown University last season, averaging 31.3 minutes with comprehensive stats of 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 2 blocks per game. He ranked second on his team in scoring and was among the top freshmen nationally in rebounds.

Notably, Sober’s freshman season was cut short due to a foot injury, and he missed this year’s summer league as well, resulting in two consecutive seasons lost to injury...

Adjusting to the physicality and pace of the professional league is the first challenge all rookies face. Fortunately, Yang Hanshen has two years of solid experience in the CBA, which is no less competitive than the NBA, so he can handle the intensity. Even his injury is just a minor external wound, which should help him establish himself well in the world’s top basketball stage.

In summary, health is paramount. Without a strong body, even the greatest talent cannot be realized, and one can only helplessly fade into mediocrity amid sighs of regret!