Yang Hansen: I still need to adapt to the intensity of the game and unite to help the team survive the turbulence

In the just-concluded NBA regular season, the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 139-119, ushering in a hearty victory. In this campaign, Chinese player Yang Hansen came on as a substitute for 7 minutes and 14 seconds and contributed 2 points, 1 rebound and 2 blocks. After the game, the young center accepted an interview with the media, reviewed the team's performance, and candidly shared his feelings.

When talking about the team's overall performance, Yang Hansen first gave praise to his teammates, "Everyone played very hard on the court, and then the big brothers played very united on the court. Everyone's defense was very good, and everyone worked together to win this victory."

When the topic turned to his own performance, as a rookie who had just played the first two regular seasons of his career, Yang Hansen felt the real difference in intensity. "It's definitely different from the preseason and summer league," he said frankly, "so I still need to work hard to adapt."

When asked what he learned the most from these two games, Yang Hansen gave very specific technical details: "(Learned) Klingen's defensive position, and where I should stand when defending screens. I just need to summarize and improve myself." His focus has obviously been on how to make up for his own shortcomings by observing excellent opponents, showing a strong ambition.

It is worth mentioning that in the past 24 hours, the Trail Blazers have experienced some turmoil and changes. When asked how the team stayed focused in the chaotic situation, Yang Hansen's answer was simple and powerful: "We united together, worked hard to prepare for the next game, and played our own ball on the court." These words also revealed the root of this team's ability to unite and play team basketball in the face of off-court interference.

The victory in this game and the defensive presence Yang Hansen showed in a limited time are undoubtedly a positive signal for the Blazers who are in the adjustment period. As the young player said, unity and focus will be the cornerstone for them to move forward.

(Text/Mango)