Damian Lillard will love Yang Hansen Memory and Memory
Portland Trail Blazers watchman Damian Lillard It is expected to sit entire 2025-26 seasons due to injury to Achilles. Although it is outside the commission, its primary role will be to mentor younger teammates, Including Rookie Yang Hansen.
20-year-old center from China Impressed in the NBA summer leagueshowing his versatility, vision and overall skill level. It was compiled by Memphis Grizzlies as 16. Total choice, but was quickly traded in Trail Blazer.
While miles away from home, he became more comfortable in Rip City. A good knowledge of his teammates is plus. When asked by Ben Golliver clutch about his Favorite memory of looking Lillard Play with the Blazers of the Trail, Yang had the perfect answer: He tapped his wrist.
As they say in China: If you know, you know.
Yang is a ninth player from China to draw in the NBA and third selection behind Iao Ming, who was the best overall in 2002. years and II Jianlian, who was in 2007. year as a whole.
Was recently announced that he was will not be replying for China In the next month, FIBA Asia Cup is fully focused on his time with the trace Blazers. He expressed gratitude for the national team on the national team that he allowed him to nurture his ambition.
“From the moment I decided to chase the dream in the United States, I’ve always felt the strength of the whole Chinese community of basketball basketball,” Yang said in the statement, how to quote the state media of Xinhua.
“The opportunity to focus on adapting to the Rhythm of the NBA and improving my personal abilities is inexhaustible from open attitude that everyone has shown. This type of tolerance for young players really touched me.”
With Lillard, which leads it, Yang’s level of comfort with the trace of Blazer will improve before it is later, not later. The next thing they know, it’s yang time.
Paolo Mariano is a freelance writer, editor and producer based in Manila, Philippines. He has graduated journalism at Santo Thomas University.
2025-07-25 02:42:00
