Yang Hansen's 31-point outburst shifts perceptions! Portland media praises: Continue holding this stock.

On March 13 Beijing time, Yang Hansen erupted yesterday in the G League, shooting 14-of-16, contributing 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. This game also reversed the evaluation of Portland media, from past skepticism to current high praise. Portland media Rip City Project's latest article on Hansen has the title: "Yang Hansen delivers a dominant performance in the G League, quietly proving the Trail Blazers' vision is sharp." The full text follows—

Yang Hansen just played the best game of his promising young career. Granted, it was with the Rip City Remix in the Development League, but even so, the performance was exhilarating. This Trail Blazers rookie played 32 minutes, shot 14-of-16, and racked up 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Yang Hansen displayed a full arsenal of offensive weapons: footwork, soft touch, spacing ability, and court vision. The Remix completely handed the offense over to him; it's no exaggeration to say he played almost like Jokic.

This is a completely different player from the one who couldn't crack the Spurs' rotation in the NBA. NBA players sent down to the G League often show such changes, but such extreme disparities are rare.

In this game, Yang Hansen had a clear size advantage and exploited it heavily in the low post, which unlocked his entire performance. But on the NBA court it's entirely different: due to insufficient lateral speed, his physical attributes become a weakness.

Yang Hansen just proved: The Trail Blazers' gamble on him in the draft was completely worthwhile.

Yang Hansen still has a long way to go to elevate his game to NBA level. Partly because he excels most with the ball in his hands, but he simply doesn't get that opportunity with the Trail Blazers. He is years away from becoming a reliable offensive hub, but such games remind everyone why the Trail Blazers drafted him.

Many prematurely labeled Yang Hansen a "bust," but for this 20-year-old, it's too early to conclude. Trail Blazers veteran reporter Sean Highkin previously stated that despite a slow NBA start, he remains very optimistic about Yang Hansen.

His floor is indeed concerning, but he is also one of the highest-ceiling players in the 2025 draft class. This is precisely the kind of high-risk, high-reward selection we hope the Trail Blazers gamble on in drafts—clearly, they need more star potential to raise the team's ceiling.

Whether Yang Hansen can unlock his untapped potential may hinge on confidence.He is noticeably more comfortable in the G League, playing like he's the best player on the court. This is a positive sign for the Trail Blazers, indicating he just needs more time to adapt to life overseas and competing in the NBA.

His technical talent has always been there, which is extremely rare for a 7-foot-1 (2.16m) interior player. The challenge lies in translating those skills to a higher-level court, but at least, the Trail Blazers have ample time.

We should continue holding "Yang Hansen stock," because we don't want to be the ones who sell early and miss out on the NBA's next "Bitcoin."