Everyone Loves Yang Hansen, And It Should Not Be Surprising

His rebounding could use some improvement, but he often boxes out his matchup, as his teammates get the board. Yang should be more assertive on the glass, as he is tall enough to out-rebound everyone else.

With this unique skill set, Yang could become a long-term contributor to the Blazers. He could not be the Chinese Jokic, but as long as he can be productive, he can be great. New arrival and NBA veteran Jrue Holiday has already taken note of his young teammate.

“He’s been a superstar. He’s been hooping. We were talking about it earlier, how much media he’s had in Vegas. He deserves it. He’s been doing his thing. I’m not sure anybody saw how well he would play, but he’s been playing well. I’m excited,” Holiday said in his introductory press conference.

The Blazers’ Future Is Promising

Yang is not the only promising player on the roster. They have a wide group of players, including Clingan, Scoot Henderson, and Shaedon Sharpe. One can even add Toumani Camara since he is only entering his third year in the NBA.

With Henderson as the focus of the rebuild and Sharpe’s constant development, the Blazers have potential. It will be challenging to maximize everyone on the roster, but the players all fit coach Chauncey Billups’ vision.

Add Yang into that mix, and it shows that the Blazers’ future looks bright. That is a good sign for the team, as they want to compete for a spot in the postseason. They are still developing, but with Holiday and Damian Lillard serving as veterans, this team has the right leadership.

Finding the right balance will be tough, but Billups is ready to handle it. That will be an obstacle, but Portland has the talent. It’s a good problem to have, as the Blazers have improved from mediocrity and have built the team. Now, it is up to them to deliver on the court with their performances, including Yang.