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Expectations Are Great for Blazers Rookie Yang Hansen in Portland and Back Home
Yang Hansen is expected to attract millions of new fans from China and contribute significantly as the Trail Blazers integrate him into their roster this season.
- Portland introduced rookie center Yang Hansen at media day, as the team prepares for his high-profile season amid expectations and attention back home.
- Portland executives point to massive interest from China and beyond, citing a pitch referencing `800 million` potential viewers and a summer game with 5.2 million viewers plus Tencent streams.
- Scouting staff tracked Yang Hansen for two years and praised his passing ability, while Chauncey Billups, Blazers head coach, said the 7-foot-1 center will be `right there in the mix`.
- Team President Dewayne Hankins said the Blazers will capitalize on new fans after hiring a Mandarin-speaking social media staffer, while Damian Lillard rehabs a torn Achilles, increasing pressure on the roster.
- The Blazers plan to manage Yang Hansen's minutes between the NBA and Rip City Remix, Portland's G League affiliate, as GM Joe Cronin said Yang lacks many quality NBA reps.
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NBA: Expectations great for Yang Hansen in Portland and China
PORTLAND, Oregon — While rookie Yang Hansen prepares for his first NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers are readying for the onslaught of attention their Chinese big man will bring the team. Expectations are high for the 20-year-old who has faced the inevitable comparisons to fellow countryman and former NBA great Yao Ming. READ: NBA: Blazers see China’s Yang Hansen as unique, versatile talent Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said the 7-foot-1 c…
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Expectations are great for Blazers rookie Yang Hansen in Portland and back home
PORTLAND — While rookie Yang Hansen prepares for his first NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers are readying for the onslaught of attention their Chinese big man will bring the team. Read more...
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