There’s a classic saying that warns people, you should never meet your heroes. However, when the time comes for Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen to meet Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, it appears the 20-year-old rookie will be welcomed with open arms by the three-time NBA MVP.
In a viral clip at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Yang was asked what he’ll say to Jokic — who he has called his basketball idol — when they meet in the regular season. Speaking via his interpreter, Yang got laughs from reporters with the humble answer: “Picture, signature, please?