Yang Hansen successfully enters the NBA and may become a new hope for Chinese basketball

At the 2025 NBA Draft, Chinese men's basketball star Yang Hansen was selected by the Trail Blazers with the 16th pick, which surprised many Chinese fans. Previously, the outside world generally expected that Yang Hansen's draft pick might fall in the final or even the second round of the first round, but with his outstanding trial performance and potential, he successfully entered the forefront of the first round, becoming another Chinese player selected in the first round after Zhou Qi.

Yang Hansen's NBA journey is not smooth. Before the draft, he participated in trials on multiple teams, including the Trail Blazers, Jazz and Lakers. His high-intensity training and intense itinerary put a huge pressure on his body. However, his efforts paid off in the end. The Trail Blazers are interested in his technical comprehensiveness and defensive potential and believe that he is expected to become the team's future inside pillar. After the successful draft, Yang Hansen said in an interview: "It is an honor to be selected by the NBA team, but I know it is just the beginning, and I need to work harder next." His humility and fighting spirit make fans look forward to his future. However, in addition to enjoying the joy of success in the draft, Yang Hansen also faces an important choice, namely whether to represent the Chinese men's basketball team in the 2025 Asian Cup.

The Chinese men's basketball team has announced the training list, with Yang Hansen's name among them. The latest news shows that Yang Hansen has promised the national team that he will return to participate in the Asian Cup if necessary. This decision showed his sense of responsibility and also caused concerns from the outside world about his physical condition. NBA rookies usually take some time to adjust to the pace of the game, and the Asian Cup schedule may clash with the NBA summer league and training camp.

Continuous high-intensity games may increase his fatigue and injury risk, which is undoubtedly a serious test for players about to enter their NBA career. Yang Hansen is regarded as the core of the future inside line of the Chinese men's basketball team. His mobility, organizational ability and defensive awareness are at the top level among domestic players of his age. If he can stay healthy and grow steadily in the NBA, he is likely to become a leader in the Chinese men's basketball team in the next few years.