Yang Hansen scored 15 points to set a record! Three-point accuracy + fancy celebrations attract the topic of the locker room and won praise from the coach

NBA summer league is in full swing. Chinese player Yang Hansen ushered in a personal explosion in the game between the Trail Blazers and the Pelicans. He made 6 of 13 shots, 3 of 6 three-pointers, scored 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, and scored a record high in the summer league. What is even more surprising is that he made a funny celebration after hitting a three-pointer in the game, and he also joked that his teammates "owed me a meal" after the game, showing a good competitive state and a relaxed team atmosphere.

Three-pointers feel warmer and their offensive methods are more abundant

In the previous two summer league games, Yang Hansen scored 10 points, but he relied more on the inside and supported passes, and his outside shooting was not stable. In this game, he made 3 of 6 shots from outside the three-point line, and his 50% shooting rate made his opponent dare not let go easily, and the offensive threat was significantly increased. In the game, he not only made long shots, but also performed an all-match dunk, showing a more comprehensive scoring method. Trail Blazers coach Billups also praised after the game: "His passing and feel are natural, and these things are difficult to teach."

However, Yang Hansen still needs to improve, such as only snatching 3 rebounds in this game, and he was defeated many times when facing the Pelicans inside Misci's defense. Although the latter made only 1 of 11 shots, he sent 4 blocks. This shows that Yang Hansen still needs to strengthen his low-post confrontation and rebounding position in order to gain a foothold in higher-intensity games. The funny celebration detonated the bench, and the most interesting moment in the locker room was that Yang Hansen made a three-pointer and made a special celebration move. After the game, he smiled and revealed: "Before the game, teammates Sean (Pedura) and Andrew (Carl) bet that I would treat me to a meal when I dared to do this action. As a result, I did it. Now they owe me a big meal!" This interaction not only made the reporter amusement, but also proved that he had already gotten along with his teammates in the locker room.

For Chinese players, adapting to the NBA's culture and team atmosphere is equally important. Yang Hansen obviously did a good job in this regard. Not only did he perform stably on the field, but he could also use a sense of humor to narrow the distance with his teammates off the field. This positive chemistry may help him gain an advantage in future competition.

Summer League performance has been steadily improving, and we still need to prove ourselves in the future

Although the intensity of the summer league cannot be compared with the regular season, Yang Hansen's performance in double-digit scores in three consecutive games has made many fans and media admire him. Especially in the context of the Trail Blazers who may buy out Ayton, the team may give him more opportunities. However, the essence of Xia Lian is still a "large-scale training scene". Although Pelicans rookie Quinn scored 17+10, he also made 8 mistakes. Fells was even expelled in the conflict, which shows that the stability of young players still needs to be tested.

In the next game, the Trail Blazers will play against the Rockets. If Yang Hansen can continue his external touch and improve his rebounding and defensive performance, he will undoubtedly further consolidate his competitiveness. For Chinese fans, since Yao Ming, it has been a long time since he saw an inside player who can make steady contributions and score in the NBA. Every step of Yang Hansen's growth is worth looking forward to. Of course, the road needs to be taken step by step, Xia Lian is just the starting point, and the real challenge is still to come.