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Detailed explanation of Yang Hansen s dilemma of averaging 2 points per game: The first backup center is a pseudo-rotation and should be decentralized for leveling

9:24pm, 27 October 2025Basketball

On October 27, when Yang Hansen's NBA rookie season had ended for the first three games, he played less than 10 minutes in three consecutive games. He was even "abandoned" after only 4 minutes and 20 seconds in the third game of a narrow defeat to the Clippers. He averaged only 2 points in three consecutive games and became a fringe player in the "pseudo rotation." Yang Hansen's dilemma is that he has many shortcomings, especially his personal characteristics that conflict with the team's style, which makes it difficult for him to gain a foothold in a short time. He believes that Yang Hansen should be transferred to the Development League for leveling.

Overview of Yang Hansen's performance in the first three NBA games: averaging 5.6 minutes, 2 points, 1 rebound, and 0.7 blocks per game

Against the Timberwolves: 5 minutes and 16 seconds, 0 of 1 and 2 of 2 free throws, 2 points and 1 rebound.

Against the Warriors: 7 minutes and 14 seconds, 1 of 3, 2 points, 1 rebound and 2 blocks.

Against the Clippers: 4 minutes and 20 seconds, 0 of 1 and 2 of 2 free throws, 2 points and 1 rebound.

Although Yang Hansen scored in the first three NBA games, he only scored 2 points in three consecutive games, which can be described as surprisingly "stable". It's just that Yang Hansen only averaged 5.6 minutes per game and only contributed 2 points, 1 rebound and 0.7 blocks per game. He was undoubtedly treated as a marginal rotation player.

Although Yang Hansen's high foul problem in the preseason is no longer obvious, and he currently only averages 0.7 fouls per game, this is more because his playing time is too limited, resulting in not many opportunities to foul. Regarding Yang Hansen's current "embarrassing" situation, public opinion generally believes that Yang Hansen should be transferred to the Development League to practice and improve himself first.

Yang Hansen's "pseudo rotation" situation, decentralization is an inevitable trend.

Although Yang Hansen can always get playing time in the first quarter, and it seems that when Lowe is injured, he is Klingen's first inside substitute. What's embarrassing is that Yang Hansen's playing time never exceeded 8 minutes in the first three games. The most played was 7 minutes and 14 seconds in the second game against the Warriors. It was only because the fourth quarter had long been reduced to garbage time that Yang Hansen got more than 7 minutes of playing time.

It is not difficult to see that Yang Hansen basically came on briefly in the last stage of the first quarter, replacing Klingen. After that, it was difficult for him to have playing time. If he did have playing time, he would basically have to expect the game to be played in garbage time early. Yang Hansen is an out-and-out "pseudo rotation". He has not really entered the team's regular rotation lineup, so delegating to the Development League is an inevitable trend.

Yang Hansen's personal growth needs, you must first level up before you can advance to the rotation.

When Wang Shipeng, the Chinese men's basketball national player, commented on Yang Hansen's current situation, he said: "If Yang Hansen can only average 5 minutes per game, he will be wasted in less than a season." The famous commentator Han Qiaosheng also said: "The most terrifying situation is not being able to play at the moment."

For Yang Hansen, who is only 20 years old, he is still in the rising growth period of his career and needs to play more games to be trained and grown. It's just that the current team playing style of the Trail Blazers is really contrary to Yang Hansen's technical characteristics. Due to Yang Hansen's height, weight and speed, it is difficult for him to keep up with the Blazers' fast-flow offensive style, especially the team likes to use five small lineups, causing the big center to become a "fashion", and Yang Hansen is currently unable to compete with Klingen.

Based on Yang Hansen's personal growth needs, he was transferred to the Development League for leveling. This would at least ensure that he could play games and get the most direct training. Yang Hansen needs to accumulate game experience, especially to adapt to the high-intensity offensive and defensive rhythm. He needs to improve his game awareness, physical endurance, confrontation ability, and game experience.

The NBA Development League games of the new season will not kick off until November 7, and the Trail Blazers have 5 NBA games before then, so Yang Hansen still needs to wait for the time being.

(Text/Drunk Wo Fu Sheng)

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