Yang Hansen lands in the NBA: New Hope for Chinese Basketball

On June 26, the Portland Trail Blazers took Chinese player Yang Hansen with the 16th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft. This decision instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the Chinese basketball circle. On the big screen on the scene, Yang Hansen's iconic calm smile appeared at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, USA. Domestic fans, thousands of miles away, witnessed this historic moment through live broadcast, and cheers and congratulations on social platforms were heard one after another.

This result is of great significance. Since Yao Ming entered the NBA as the No. 1 pick in 2002, and after Yi Jianlian was selected by the Bucks in 2007, the 18-year wait has finally ended. Yang Hansen became the third Chinese player to be selected in the first round of the NBA, breaking the long-term silence of Chinese basketball in the top international leagues and opening a new chapter for Chinese basketball.

Yang Hansen's basketball journey is full of sweat and persistence. In his childhood, he showed a strong interest in basketball, and under the careful guidance of the coach, his talent gradually emerged. After entering the domestic league, he quickly grew into the core of the team with his solid inside skills and excellent rebounding skills. On the court, he can not only score with accurate hooks, but also interfere with opponents' offense with his keen defensive awareness. He turns the tide for the team at critical moments many times, becoming the "inside gate" in the hearts of fans.

' successful selection this time is due to Yang Hansen's outstanding performance before the draft. Facing basketball elites from all over the world, he showed maturity beyond his age in the trial training. Whether it was against NBA-level insiders or outstanding performances in tactical coordination, it impressed the scouts and team management. The general manager of the Trail Blazers said in an interview: "Yang Hansen demonstrated technical comprehensiveness and tactical understanding are important reasons why we chose him, and we believe that he can bring new vitality to the team."

Yang Hansen's selection is a shot of heart for Chinese basketball. He not only set an example for young domestic players, but also inspired countless young people to participate in basketball. At the same time, his experience in the NBA will bring back advanced training concepts and game experience to Chinese basketball, and promote the integration of Chinese basketball with the world. Basketball commentator Su Qun said excitedly during the live broadcast: "This is a new starting point for Chinese basketball, and Yang Hansen shoulders the hope of the future of Chinese basketball."

However, the road ahead is full of challenges. As the highest palace of basketball in the world, the NBA has extremely fierce competition. Yang Hansen needs to adapt to the high-intensity game rhythm and confrontation intensity as soon as possible, and continuously improve his technical and psychological aspects. But with his talent and fighting spirit, we have reason to believe that he will shine on this field, write his own legend, and contribute to the development of Chinese basketball.