No Portland Trail Blazers rookie in recent memory has stirred the imagination of NBA fans like Yang Hansen. From the surprise pick at the 16th spot in the 2025 NBA Draft to the sparkling passing performances during NBA Summer League, Yang has been a lightning rod since he hit the spotlight.
Now that Summer League has concluded, attention turns to the start of the season. Will the 20-year-old center continue to dazzle or are he and Blazers fans in for a rude awakening? That’s the subject of today’s Blazer’s Edge Mailbag.
Dave,
What does Yang Hansen need to do to become an NBA player?