4 Problems standing between Yang Hansen and Blazers stardom

Portland Trail Blazers v Golden State Warriors | Lachlan Cunningham/GettyImagesThe hype surrounding Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen has already gone off the charts, and he's yet to even play a meaningful game in the NBA. In China, the Blazers' summer league games had higher TV ratings than the 2025 NBA Finals. If he ever becomes a star, the league -- and the Blazers -- will absolutely explode. If his second preseason performance was any indication, there's certainly a chance of that coming to fruition.

Hansen finished with 16 points, four rebounds, one assist, and three blocks in Portland's win over the Sacramento Kings. However, as expected, it hasn't all been picture-perfect for…