Chinese star Yang Hansen ends NBA summer league journey and will return home to prepare for the Asian Cup

On July 19, according to a reporter from the Trail Blazers team, Chinese player Yang Hansen will miss the remaining summer league games and end this trip to the United States early. The 16th overall pick in this year's NBA Draft will return to the Chinese men's basketball team to prepare for the upcoming Asian Cup.

In the two-week summer league, Yang Hansen played 4 games for the Trail Blazers, averaging 10.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.3 blocks per game. In the game against the Pelicans, he scored 15 points on 3 of 6 shots, showing his outstanding shooting ability. On the defensive end, his average of 2.3 blocks per game is even more impressive.

The Trail Blazers coaching staff affirmed Yang Hansen's performance. The team's general manager said: "We have seen all the traits we want to examine. His basketball IQ and passing vision exceeded expectations. "It is reported that the team has reached a consensus with Yang Hansen to allow him to return to China in advance to participate in the national team training camp.

Yang Hansen showed maturity beyond his age in the interview: "Every game has gained, and he also saw a lot of improvement. The coaching staff praised and criticized my performance, which is exactly what I needed. "

The 19-year-old center showed three highlights in the summer league:

1. Excellent support ability, averaged 3.8 assists per game, ranked among the top in the rookie inside line

2. Stable defensive deterrence, and sent out key blocks many times

3. Gradually developed outside shooting, three-point shooting percentage reached 35%

With Yang Hansen's return, the strength of the Chinese men's basketball team will be significantly improved. The Asian Cup will start in early August, and the addition of the NBA rookie will undoubtedly enhance the team's competitiveness. The

Trail Blazers said that they look forward to him completing the national team mission before the start of the new season and returning to the team training camp on time.