Sports Illustrated is looking forward to Yang Hansen s rookie season: With Jokic s shadow on her body, she is expected to be the core of the bench

On September 9, there is still one and a half months before the start of the new NBA regular season. Earlier today, the famous media Sports Illustrated published an article talking about the Chinese center Yang Hansen who was selected in the 16th pick in the first round. The article pointed out that Yang Hansen can provide substitute firepower for the Trail Blazers and is likely to be the core of the bench at the beginning of the season! The article pointed out that the Trail Blazers chose Yang Hansen at the 16th pick in the first round, which was beyond the expectations of many people. Because it is generally believed that he will not be picked until the second round. The Trail Blazers not only chose him much earlier than most expected, but also marked the second consecutive year the team selected center with a first-round pick. Now with Ayton joining the Lakers and Robert Williams has almost never remained healthy, Klingen has become the hottest candidate for starting centers. What does this possibility mean for Yang Hansen? What is his prospect of gaining playing time this season?

Although Yang Hansen is not as good as Klingen on the defensive end, he is a skilled offensive player. As Yang Hansen's game video shows, his game style has the shadow of Jokic: as an outstanding passer, he has an amazing game feel and a finishing touch at the basket. He won't win any athleticism test. But so far, Yang Hansen's basketball IQ has left a deep impression on countless people in the "Tear City".

Yang Hansen is likely to get 10-15 minutes of playing time every night, and his only goal is to provide the Trail Blazers with substitute scoring firepower. The team's lineup depth is far from as weak as ordinary basketball enthusiasts imagine. If Henderson and Sharp can go further on their growth path, the Trail Blazers can completely compete for a playoff spot. Since Klingen's center position behind him is actually Yang Hansen's possession, he is likely to have been a core member of the bench since the beginning of the season. There is no doubt that if summer performance is used as a reference, his on-field performance will surely become a wonderful highlight worth paying attention to.

What are you looking forward to Yang Hansen's performance in the rookie season? Can he meet Sports Illustrated's expectations? Welcome to give your opinions in the comment section.