Yang Hansen s debut in the NBA summer league is amazing, his all-round performance attracts attention

On July 12, the 2025/2026 NBA Summer League was in full swing in Las Vegas, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 106-73. In this game, Chinese player Yang Hansen made his career debut in the Trail Blazers, and his performance was amazing throughout the game. He handed in comprehensive data of 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, and 1 steal. The plus and negative value was as high as +19, helping the team win easily. At the beginning of the game, Yang Hansen quickly entered the state, showing extremely high tactical qualities and passing vision. Although he did not attack in the first quarter, he made exquisite passes many times to help his teammates score easily. The plus or negative value of a single quarter is as high as +19, demonstrating his influence on the court. In the second quarter, Yang Hansen continued his outstanding performance, broke through and laid off to win the first point of the summer league, and then hit a three-pointer with a rebound. At the end of the half, he had scored 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks. In the second half, he was even better off and defensive. He not only successfully intercepted and assisted his teammates in counterattack, but also sent a nail-board hat on the defensive end, disrupting the Warriors' offense many times.

From the perspective of the game process, Yang Hansen's ability to respond is particularly outstanding. His passing at the top of the arc is like a commander giving orders, which is similar to Jokic, the core of the Nuggets. On the defensive end, his static talent advantage is obvious and his excellent ability to protect the basket has hindered the Warriors' inside offense. However, as a rookie, he also exposed the problem of insufficient defensive experience. He made 5 fouls and 3 turnovers throughout the game. When facing high-intensity confrontations at the NBA level, the horizontal movement speed was a bit difficult.

This debut is of great significance to Yang Hansen. As the first Chinese player to be selected by the NBA since Zhou Qi in 2016 and the first first round pick since Yi Jianlian, he broke the draft drought of Chinese basketball for many years. This game not only allowed Chinese fans to see the hope of Chinese basketball on the NBA stage, but also laid a good foundation for his personal future development in the Trail Blazers. Looking to the future, Yang Hansen's next game will face the Grizzlies at 10:30 on July 13, which will be another test of his physical fitness and adaptability. The Trail Blazers have made room for him. If he can stay healthy and continue to improve himself, he is expected to become the first Chinese inside player to gain a foothold in the NBA after Yao Ming, and write a new chapter for Chinese basketball.