Ah! 5.5 times leading the league! The biggest challenge for Yang Hansen in the NBA

Corner three-pointer.

Dribbling back and turning for a layup.

Bounce pass assist to Sharp for a dunk.

Defensive block on Monk.

Trail Blazers edged out the Kings 124-123.

It exploded, completely exploded.

In this game, Yang Hansen came off the bench for about 17 minutes, shooting 5 out of 8, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, and made all 4 free throws, tallying 16 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 blocks, with a +9 plus-minus rating.

In his debut, he had only 4 points and 4 rebounds in 21 minutes, but in his second game, he managed 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in just 17 minutes.

Honestly, it’s hard to see Yang Hansen perform poorly in two consecutive games, whether in the CBA or the NBA.

One of the kid’s biggest strengths is his strong ability to adjust, thanks to his consistently calm mindset.

As for the other two main centers on the Trail Blazers, starter Klingen played about 18 minutes, scoring 2 points with 8 rebounds (5 offensive), and 2 blocks; Reece came off the bench for about 9 minutes, contributing 2 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Sabonis, one of Yang Hansen’s NBA role models and the Kings’ interior leader, started for about 17 minutes, shooting 3 of 11, finishing with 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.

Frankly speaking, Yang Hansen was by far the most outstanding interior player in this game, and it happened on the Trail Blazers’ home court, where local fans witnessed firsthand how remarkable this big man from China is. Trail Blazers reporter Sun mentioned hearing the loudest home crowd cheers in nearly two years.

Various American media outlets have also started paying real attention to Yang Hansen, sharing clips of his scoring plays. Point Made Basketball noted that seeing his progress and ability to create space with his shooting and playmaking is truly wonderful.

So far this preseason, Yang Hansen has averaged 19.1 minutes per game, contributing 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1.5 blocks, and 3.5 turnovers, with a shooting percentage of 53.8%, three-point shooting at 40%, and perfect free throw accuracy at 100%, while leading the league with an average of 5.5 fouls per game.He needs to quickly adapt to the NBA’s officiating standards to stay on the court longer.

If Yang Hansen can achieve success in the NBA and break stereotypes, it will help many Chinese and Asian players reach basketball’s highest global stage, making him an undeniable pride for Asian players today.