Comprehensive comparison: Why can’t Yang Hansen reach Jokic’s height?

After the Trail Blazers officially announced that Yang Hansen would be released, everyone's expectations for him are not as high as before. As the 16th pick in the first round of the NBA this year, especially the third Chinese player in the first round, expectations for him were very high before, but He played five games in the regular season, averaging 5.8 minutes per game, scoring 1.8 points, 0.8 rebounds, 1.2 turnovers and 1 foul. Chinese and American fans were very dissatisfied with his performance, which will also affect the attitude of NBA teams towards Chinese players in the future.

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Only Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian have made a name for themselves in the NBA. They both win with height and skills. Players at the same positions in the NBA such as guards and forwards abound. Therefore, with Asians' physical conditions, they must maximize their static talents to have a chance. In fact, Yang Hansen's static talents are very good. Many people in the industry compare him with Jokic.

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Height‌: Yang Hansen is 216 cm tall with bare feet, 3 cm taller than Jokic (213 cm). ‌‌Weight‌: Jokic weighs 129 kilograms (284 pounds), which is 14.4 kilograms heavier than Yang Hansen (114.6 kilograms). ‌‌‌Wingspan‌: Jokic’s wingspan is 221 cm, 1 cm longer than Yang Hansen (220 cm). ‌‌‌Standing reach‌: Both of them are 282 cm, which is exactly the same. ‌‌Hand size‌: Palm length: Yang Hansen 25.4 cm, Jokic 23.5 cm, Yang Hansen 1.9 cm longer. ‌‌Palm width: Yang Hansen 28.6 cm, Jokic 26.7 cm, Yang Hansen 1.9 cm more.

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In terms of dynamic talent, Yang Hansen has a vertical jump of 66 centimeters and a run-up jump of 76 centimeters. ‌Jokic‌: Vertical jump of 57 cm on the spot and 73 cm of run-up jump. Movement speed ‌Yang Hansen‌: 3/4 sprint time 3.38 seconds, penalty area agility 11.79 seconds. ‌Jokic‌: 3/4 sprint takes 5.3 seconds. In terms of explosive power, Yang Hansen's turnaround time was 3 seconds, which was better than Jokic's 5.3 seconds. So, why does Yang Hansen, who is leading in talent comparison, not reach the height of Jokic.

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First of all, the professional quality is not enough. Yang Hansen's bench press is 85 kilograms, while Jokic's is 105 kilograms. The thirty kilogram gap reflects the gap in strength training. On the court, Yang Hansen's strength is weak, and he cannot protect the frame and grab rebounds. This is the main reason why he is criticized. It can be seen even more in terms of physical fitness. Yang Hansen gasped for breath after running on the court for a few rounds. This is a direct reflection of his training level. After the game, he ate barbecue with his girlfriend. He gained weight but did not gain muscle. This also shows that he lacks self-discipline. Anyone who knows the NBA knows that it is very important for professional athletes to pay attention to their mouths if they want to maintain a good competitive condition. Yang Hansen just behaved unprofessionally.

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The second is the spiritual attribute of not being motivated. When Yang Hansen performed poorly in the game, he took his girlfriend and the team to have barbecue instead of practicing extra. He showed no motivation at all. When teammate Klingen saw Yang Hansen's good performance in the preseason, he worked hard to practice more. He added an hour of shooting training every morning and evening, and developed three-point shooting skills in a short period of time. Yang Hansen's lack of progress was also the reason why everyone criticized him.

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Finally, the basketball background is difficult to blend into. Jokic's success is no accident. He was born in 1995 and won a silver medal on behalf of the Serbian team in the 2013 U19 Men's Basketball World Cup. Many scouts were deeply impressed by Jokic. In 2014, he participated in the NIKE Global Classic in the United States. More and more NBA scouts began to pay attention to him. He continued to learn English and get in touch with the NBA, and successfully rose to the top through the summer league. During this period, he went through three years of preparation. Yang Hansen's draft was too smooth. He didn't understand the language and had a different basketball background, so it was difficult for him to adapt to the NBA game.

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At the moment, Yang Hansen's only choice is to train hard in the Development League, improve all aspects from strength to speed to reading the game, learn the language and adapt to the local culture as soon as possible, otherwise, given his character, he will be kicked out of the NBA sooner or later.