Was dunked 5 minutes into his debut? Yang Hansen’s first lesson in the NBA is the starting point for growth

On October 23, the Trail Blazers played against the Timberwolves. Yang Hansen, a 20-year-old Chinese insider, made his official debut in the NBA. He played 5 minutes and 16 seconds as a substitute and scored 2 points and 1 rebound. However, he experienced the "coming of age ceremony" of the NBA on both offense and defense: he was blocked by Gobert, dunked by McDaniels, and had a three-second violation. But this challenging debut is not so much a "bump" as it is the only way for him to take root in the league.

In the details of the first show, there are true reflections of potential and shortcomings. In addition to the statistics, Yang Hansen's three screens were like precise tactical chess pieces, creating scoring opportunities for teammates, showing a tactical understanding that transcends age; his calm performance of making two free throws also perfectly echoed the 100% free throw shooting rate in the preseason. But the hidden dangers are also prominent. Although no fouls were accumulated in the 5 minutes of playing time, the immature defensive positioning was exposed. After being dunked, he bluntly said that "his positioning needs to be improved." This calmness was the beginning of facing up to his shortcomings. As the foreign media scouting report pointed out, Yang Hansen showed impressive frame protection ability in the preseason, and his average of 1.3 blocks per game has reached the level of the NBA. However, his lack of lateral movement in defense and his average of 5.3 fouls per game still need to be improved in future games.

The ups and downs of this first show are the normal part of a rookie's growth. Looking back at 2002, Yao Ming only scored 0 points and 2 rebounds in his debut in the NBA, but eventually grew into a legendary center. Yang Hansen's preseason experience further confirmed his ability to adjust. The Warriors left the game with 6 fouls in the first game and scored 14 points in a single quarter in the second game. Lillard took the initiative to teach offensive and defensive details during timeouts, and teammate Avdija learned Chinese to communicate pick-and-roll details, which further showed the team's patience in cultivating him.

Being neither arrogant nor impatient is the key to breaking through bottlenecks. Yang Hansen has already shown this rare sobriety: when asked about his expectations before the game, he only said "train well and prepare for the game." After his debut, he talked about dunking and bluntly said that he wanted to "sum up the shortcomings". His advantage has never been an explosion of talent overnight. According to preseason data, Yang Hansen showed a 40% three-point shooting rate (averaging 2.5 shots per game). This performance not only highlights his space potential on the offensive end, but also reflects his talent in support. He has been compared to "Little Jokic". These characteristics, such as three-point shooting ability and support ability, require further polishing with time and system. As Yao Ming gave him the advice: "Don't worry too much, do everything seriously, and let seriousness become your label."

When the first show ended, the applause at the Moda Center Arena was filled with anticipation. After the Trail Blazers drafted him, retail sales soared 1,000%, which ultimately depends on progress on the court.

5 minutes of playing time, 2 points scored, and 1 dunk experience are all footnotes of growth. For Yang Hansen, there is no need to be impetuous due to short-term flashes, nor to be depressed by first setbacks. After all, all the big trees that have taken root in the NBA have put down their first roots in the wind and rain.

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