NBA Draft Expert: If I were a senior executive of the Nets, I would definitely choose Yang Hansen with the first round pick

Yang Hansen's solo trial journey continues. After the trial training of the Trail Blazers and Jazz, Yang Hansen first returned to Los Angeles to rest for a short weekend, and then started a new solo trial. Four teams have been tried.

And Yang Hansen's draft market is becoming more and more stable, and the market at the end of the first round is basically a foregone conclusion! NBA draft expert Rafael Barlowe said on the podcast: If I were the Nets, I would never let Yang Hansen escape the first round!

The Brooklyn Nets will have multiple first rounds in the 2025 draft, including 19 and 27 picks. Previously, the US draft media NBA Draft Room predicted that Yang Hansen was selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the 27th pick in the first round.

Philadelphia media are also optimistic about Yang Hansen's first round selection. Media PhillyVoice posted a message to give their first prediction for this month's draft, believing that Chinese player Yang Hansen will be selected by the Magic at the 30th pick. PhillyVoice suggested that the Magic trade the No. 25 draw with the Clippers for the latter's No. 30 and No. 51 draw, and then use the No. 30 draw to choose Yang. They gave Yang Hansen the following evaluation: "The Magic strengthened their center rotation by selecting one of the most interesting and promising players in this draft. Yang showed a fascinating passing ability that other big men rarely try out." The teams that Yang Hansen has tried alone include the Atlanta Hawks, which also has multiple first-round picks, including the No. 22. At the same time, the Hawks sent scouts to China many times in the past year to watch Yang Hansen's live CBA game. It can be said that they attach great importance to it. This is also seen as a signal that the Hawks may choose Yang Hansen with the first-round pick. In the official rookie strength ranking list, Yang Hansen ranked 35th, which shows that ESPN is optimistic that Yang Hansen is the top 35th among this year's rookies. In the actual draft, it also takes into account the needs of each team for different players. As a tall inside line with passes + shooting, Yang Hansen is scarce, and the actual draft pick will rank higher than the 35th place. This means that Yang Hansen's current accurate market is at the end of the first round.

The 2025 draft is a big year. It is basically impossible for Yang Hansen to rush into the lottery, but it has been a big improvement from predicting that the 59th pick or even losing the election to now having the opportunity to enter the end of the first round. If he can become the first round pick, Yang Hansen, his NBA career will start higher and more securely. I hope he can be selected in the first round!

(Lin Xiaoxi)