16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks! Yang Hansen showed his talent, Xiao Hua made his words clear, a win-win situation between NBA and Chinese basketball

The preseason is in full swing. The NBA China Game has officially returned after 6 years. The Nets and Suns will have two peak showdowns in Macau. At the same time, the Chinese Basketball Association and NBA China jointly announced a multi-year cooperation plan aimed at supporting the development of China's elite players, coaches and referees. According to the plan, the two parties will provide opportunities for Chinese basketball to train and compete in the United States, create conditions for Chinese potential new stars to participate in NBA elite basketball development projects, and assist the development of Chinese coaches and referees. This also means that the cooperation between the Chinese Men's Basketball Team and the NBA will enter a new platform.

A good platform is a shortcut to success, but a good platform only belongs to the truly strong. Especially in a basketball pyramid like the NBA, natural selection means survival of the fittest! Turning the time back to 2002, Yao Ming was elected as the No. 1 pick in the NBA. He was like a bridge connecting Chinese basketball and the NBA, accelerating the development of the NBA in China. It was Yao Ming who led the Rockets to make their NBA China debut in 2004. Even though Yao Ming retired early due to injury, he was still selected into the Basketball Hall of Fame with his unparalleled influence, and the Rockets also retired his No. 11 jersey. After Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, Zhou Qi and others also had opportunities in the NBA, but due to various reasons, they were unable to gain a foothold in the NBA. Until Hansen Yang appeared, a new bridge across the Pacific seemed to have been established between Chinese basketball and the NBA!

Going back to the 2025 NBA draft, the Trail Blazers selected Chinese teenager Yang Hansen with the No. 16 pick. Yang Hansen became the first NBA first-round pick after Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian. For Chinese basketball, this is like a shot in the arm, instantly rekindling hope for the future for countless people. At the same time, there are countless people who believe that the Trail Blazers' use of the No. 16 pick to bring Yang Hansen's talent to Portland was an impulsive choice that was dazzled by business interests. In the first preseason game against the Warriors, when Yang Hansen ran rampant on the court like a lost deer and handed over a report card of 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 turnovers and 6 fouls, many people complained: Yang Hansen can't play in the NBA!

Unexpectedly, Yang Hansen rebounded from the bottom and had a wonderful turnaround two days later. In the preseason game between the Kings and the Trail Blazers, Portland's home court was packed with guests. Yang Hansen played 17 minutes, making 5 of 8 shots (2 of 3 three-pointers), 4 of 4 free throws, and a blast of 16 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 blocks! Especially in the third quarter, Yang Hansen scored 14 points in a single quarter without any miss, including a wave of 10 points in 6 minutes, which shocked everyone! The outcome of the preseason is not important, and the score of 16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks is not worth showing off, but the talent Yang Hansen showed in this game is amazing!

First of all, Yang Hansen opened the seal with a three-pointer, showing his shooting deterrence and changing the Kings' defense. This is also the key to his ability to attack the basket with his dreamy footsteps. Secondly, when Yang Hansen made consecutive hits, the Blazers general seemed to understand that Yang Hansen was a trustworthy player, and the ball came more into Yang Hansen's hands. Yang Hansen made a pass and Sharp completed a two-handed dunk, showing his ability to deal with cards from the top of the arc. This kind of vision and golf intelligence are enough to kill 90% of NBA centers in an instant. Finally, Yang Hansen is a 2.16 meter tall center who is tall enough to complete the task of protecting the frame. Sabonis facing off against Yang Hansen is like a mirror, illuminating Yang Hansen's future. Yang Hansen is like a version of Sasha with a stronger long-range shooting ability, and also like the first generation Jokic, which fully meets all the requirements of the trend of the small ball era for a space-based center. Perhaps, this is why the Trail Blazers selected Yang Hansen with the 16th pick.

How much slander can you withstand, how much praise can you win! Yang Hansen's ability to shine in the second preseason game is inseparable from Billups' trust, and also because he has a big heart that far exceeds that of his peers. In Yang Hansen's own words, I felt very guilty for not playing well in the first game. I wanted to play better today. I found confidence after turning around and layup. That is my signature move. Confidence is the most critical thing for me. Yes, confidence is the foundation of success. Only when Yang Hansen can do what he is good at on the court can he use his talents to create unlimited possibilities. Regardless of whether this highlight performance can truly open up Yang Hansen's role as governor, one thing is certain, if Yang Hansen is given more patience and experience, he will definitely be able to create more surprises. In the words of Billups, we all have confidence in Hansen Yang, and it has nothing to do with where he comes from!

Yang Hansen's stunning game sent Portland into a frenzy. NBA president Xiao Hua, who was attending the China Open in Macau, talked about Yang Hansen in an interview. He made it clear: I have seen him play live at Summer League. He is a promising NBA rookie. Next, we will cultivate more outstanding young players like him, let them participate in top NBA competition, and inspire more young people to realize their NBA dreams. Xiao Hua, like his predecessor Stern, has seen the reality clearly: the NBA needs the Chinese basketball market, and only talented young people like Yang Hansen can truly leverage the Chinese basketball market. Looking at it from another perspective, there is no shortage of talent in Chinese basketball, and the NBA needs to use its own resources to pave the way for these talents! In a sense, the cooperation between the NBA and Chinese Basketball is a win-win situation. I believe that one more Yang Hansen will shine in the NBA! Fans and friends, what do you think of this? Come and leave me a comment to discuss.