Team reporter: Most of the new players did not perform well when they first entered the league. Yang Hansen’s current situation is normal.
6686 Sports November 13th Trail Blazers reporter Quinn Everts published an article today, talking about the rotation of Chinese player Yang Hansen in the team.
Quinn Everts said: It is understandable that Trail Blazers fans are desperate, frustrated and confused about Yang Hansen, especially when Cedric Coward, the player selected with the draft pick sent by the Trail Blazers, now looks more like a rising star.
Yang Hansen has not entered the team's rotation for the time being, which is actually not worth ringing the alarm. From the beginning, the team regarded him as a new player for long-term development. With Klingen, Reese and the occasional Lowe at the five position, the Blazers don't have to rush to throw him into the "wolf pack."
Fans are always attracted to new players - especially players with a likeable personality and unique style like Yang Hansen - so when the excitement of the offseason cools down quickly after the start of the season, it is inevitable to feel a little disappointed. But one fact must be kept in mind: the vast majority of new players don't play well when they first enter the league.
Look at those players who were drafted in the middle or late first round like Yang Hansen: No. 14 overall pick Carter Bryant barely got playing time with the Spurs. Belanger, who was drafted just after Yang Hansen, has only played 29 minutes so far. There are also No. 12 pick Essenger, No. 19 pick Traore, and No. 20 pick Yakuchionis. They have also not made a name for themselves yet!
This is not because they are "parallel imports", but because it is extremely difficult for every newcomer to adapt to the rhythm of the NBA. Yang Hansen does not have a "follow-up plan". His current situation is actually quite normal, especially for a frontcourt player, and Yang Hansen is not ready to fight.
So, although the "confused" emotions of fans are understandable, they may be misplaced. Yang Hansen is only 20 years old, and he still has a long way to go before he can become a reliable defensive player who can stay on the court stably. His only previous professional experience was two years of CBA competition. Such experience would not have made him have a huge impact as soon as he stepped into the NBA.
The reason why the Trail Blazers chose Yang Hansen is very clear: he is a seven-foot-tall big man with brisk feet, a soft sense of ball control, and outstanding passing awareness. Those talents won't go away just because he's sitting on the bench for most of his freshman season. Even though we would all rather see him on the field than watching from the bench, now is not the time to panic.
