The rumor that Yang Hansen's translator joined the coaching staff is false! He clarified the news himself: it’s all because Yang’s English has improved too quickly.

On November 5th Beijing time, news suddenly circulated online claiming that Yang Hansen’s translator Liu Yucheng had become part of the Trail Blazers coaching staff. Shandong reporter Du Jincheng confirmed this with Liu Yucheng, who responded: his current role remains the same as when he first went to the U.S., which is to serve as Yang Hansen’s translator and handle some daily affairs. The rumor about him joining the coaching team arose solely because Yang Hansen’s English has improved so rapidly recently. During Yang’s training, Liu Yucheng found himself with little to do, so he took on tasks like retrieving and passing balls for the Trail Blazers players. This gradually led to the misunderstanding that he was a coaching staff member. This situation reflects that Yang Hansen’s English has at least reached a level where he can communicate simply with teammates and manage basic daily training without needing a translator.

Du Jincheng stated that the news about Yang Hansen’s translator joining the coaching staff was indeed a misunderstanding. When Liu Yucheng initially went to the U.S. as Yang’s translator, he was part of Yang Hansen’s team. The young man worked diligently and his translation skills were excellent, earning recognition from everyone, including the Trail Blazers organization. As Yang Hansen’s English improved, Liu Yucheng’s translation duties became lighter, so during daily training he also helped the coaching team with tasks within his ability.

Du Jincheng also spoke with teacher Guan Weijia, who mentioned Liu Yucheng’s role on a program while discussing Yang Hansen’s English. Guan’s intention was to convey that besides translation, Liu Yucheng had other responsibilities within Yang’s team in the U.S., and this mainly highlights Yang Hansen’s progress in English.

Therefore, the updates fans see about Yang Hansen mostly come from chance encounters outside, like at supermarkets or restaurants. His daily training and studies are not visible to the public. The young man is truly working steadily on improving behind the scenes. As always, the long journey has just begun; Yang shouldn’t rush, and fans shouldn’t worry. Believe that the “hope of the whole village” will not disappoint us.