Between “Chinglish” and Defense, Yang Hansen knows what to do

When it appears in front of journalists, Yang Hansen It’s never alone. There are Blazers Rookie and her translator. For now, the Chinese giant is far from being independently to express in English. “” I think my English is bad », He dressed before slipping : « Sometimes it’s Chinglish. »

At the crossroads of English and Chinese, therefore, 16. Choice of last draft last draft reveals NBA universe and accustomed to how it can in its new team. One of his priorities by adapting to his new life is to learn to communicate with his teammates. And he already understood the first step to be accepted: smile.

« You never shame someone who keeps you smile. So I am constantly smiling my teammates. Even if I say something wrong or that I strangely agreed, I use my smile to defend the rest “, Yes, therefore, let the diva via your translator.

It seems that his technique submits the fruit, because everyone understands everything around him. “” They all help me. If we are in the same team (in training), every time, I say, “Io, Hansen, you can do it, or you can do it.” Give me some instructions so I can follow He reports.

Aware of their weaknesses

EXPRESS ADAPTATION Why is PACE request. “” I’m just trying to follow the team speed, and also to create more cohesion with all players. I know some shortcomings, I know. I have weaknesses on the ground. I’m just trying to learn faster and help the team as much as I can “He ships.

The 20-year-effects already shows that he is able to play, make his vision of the game speak, his creation, his ability to shoot outside or his movements on post. “” He will obviously play He announces Chauncei Billups, impressed his Rookie after watching the video of his games during the draft, and after his appearance in the summer of summer and during the Summer Training in Portland.

« It is in defenses that it is a little late. Spike jumps and fight the racket is a place where it is a little behind, but to be just with him, he didn’t have to fight and scratch for jumps. He was so good and so big (in China) that the ball came directly with him. NBA, the speed of the game is completely different. There is a learning curve. But that is exactly where the novice should be », Entushusi coach.

You will be embarrassed in his racket with Donovan Clinlanje, Robert Williams III and Duop, next to its Chinese attraction.