Chinese rookie Yang Hansen lit up the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas 🌟, dropping a career-high 15 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers secure a 93-87 win over the New Orleans Pelicans! The 7-foot center showed off his versatility with 3 three-pointers, 2 blocks, and key defensive plays that had fans cheering 🎉.
Yang’s hot start included draining Portland’s first basket from downtown 🎯 and swatting Pelicans’ Yves Missi with a two-handed block. Though New Orleans later tightened their defense, Yang adapted by setting screens for teammates Rayan Rupert and Caleb Love, who combined for 41 points. Talk about teamwork! 🤝
Pelicans rookie Derik Queen (17 pts, 10 rebounds) kept the game close until the fourth quarter, but Portland’s 35-point explosion sealed the deal. With Yang’s improving outside shot and playmaking, the Blazers’ future looks bright 🔥.
Could Yang be China’s next NBA star? 🌏🏀 This performance is definitely a slam dunk for his rising reputation!
