Fresh off being Portland’s bold first-round pick, 20-year-old Yang Hansen stepped onto the court for his NBA preseason debut against the Golden State Warriors—and it was a wild ride! 🏀
In 21 minutes of action, Yang showed off his length and rim-running chops, finishing with 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist—and yep, 4 turnovers. He even fouled out after an aggressive night of contesting shots. 😅
Early jitters gave way to glimpses of high-fly athleticism in the second half. Yet the Warriors exposed areas for growth: Yang’s lateral speed and defensive reads still need polish if he wants to lock up elite wings like Steph Curry and Draymond Green.
Postgame, Yang kept it real: “This preseason is way more physical than summer league. I gotta amp up my strength and decision-making in live games. Plenty to improve before training camp!” He added that guarding Curry was “surreal, like facing a 2K video-game boss in real life.” 🤯
Rookie season tip-off is months away, but those flashes of potential are hard to ignore. If Yang tightens up his rotations, sharpens his footwork, and plays to his strengths, Portland’s gamble could pay off big time. Stay tuned—this is one prospect you’ll want on your radar! 👀
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