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Yang Hansen, of China, speaks with reporters at the 2025 NBA basketball draft combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tim Reynolds)
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TIM REYNOLDS
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CHICAGO (AP) — Yang Hansen had just taken questions for about 20 minutes in his native Mandarin, then decided to show off a little of his English as he walked out of the room.
“Bye bye,” he said, stretching his arm skyward as he waved farewell. “Bye bye.”
When it comes to English, he might still have much to learn.