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Until I saw this scene, I finally understood why the Trail Blazers would rather buy Ayton than choose Yang Hansen with the first round pick

6:30pm, 12 July 2025【Basketball】

Until I saw this scene, I finally understood why the Trail Blazers would rather buy Ayton than choose Yang Hansen with the first round pick. Although Yang Hansen, who is 2.16 meters tall, weighs 230 kilograms, he completely subverts the traditional image of a heavy center with his agile style.

The agility and wisdom shown by this Chinese star on the field have repeatedly made the second-largest show Saar become a background board. Whether it is using tonnage to force the penalty area or passing the defense step by step with the amazing start speed, his offensive methods are amazing.

Faced with Sar's tight defense, Yang Hansen first used the left to break through and squeezed the opponent's defensive space. Then he turned around and took the low-handed basket, leaving Sar, who was good at bounce, helpless.

And in terms of organizational support, Yang Hansen is also amazing. When he holds the ball at the free throw line to attract double teams, he can always keenly capture the teammate's empty cut opportunity and easily tear the opponent's defense with an accurate assist. This skill can score independently and revitalize the entire team's performance is the best proof that he is hailed as the domestic Jokic.

In addition to having a football quotient and overall view that far exceeds his peers, Yang Hansen's variability in low-post offense is even more amazing. During this offense, Xiao Yang, who was receiving the ball, turned around skillfully and got rid of the defense. When facing the player who was defending, he calmly used European steps to make a layup with his backhand, which shocked everyone.

With excellent organizational skills, solid low-post skills and reliable defensive performance, Yang Hansen finally impressed the Trail Blazers management and was successfully selected in the 16th pick in the first round.

It is worth mentioning that Yang Hansen will make his NBA (Summer League) debut in the game against the Warriors at 11:00 tomorrow morning. Facing the Warriors with weak inside lines, can Xiao Yang, who serves as the starting center, dominate the inside line?