Yang Hansen’s post-game interview: Optimistic response to being abandoned in the previous 8 games, go all out + learn English every day

On November 19, after two consecutive games in the Development League, Yang Hansen returned to the NBA as a substitute for 13 minutes and 08 seconds, contributing 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block, creating many career-high statistics. Yang Hansen was interviewed after the game and said that his new high playing time was arranged by the coach. He went all out when he came on the court and was still learning English every day. He also said that he was adapting after not appearing in 8 consecutive games and that the two Development League games gave him a lot of exercise.

Although the Trail Blazers lost 110-127 at home to the Suns, and were trailed by 25+ points at most times, and suffered a 3-game losing streak, Yang Hansen played the strongest game in his NBA career so far.

This is the first time Yang Hansen has played more than 10 minutes in a single NBA game. His previous highest game time was 8.6 minutes. Yang Hansen was able to get more than 10 minutes of opportunities, naturally thanks to the 5 minutes and 09 seconds he debuted in the second quarter. He was able to score 4 points in a row with hooks and dunks to prove his worth.

After the game, Yang Hansen talked about his record high playing time. He responded: "Our playing time is determined by the coach's tactical deployment, so what we have to do is follow the coach's tasks and go all out when I need to play."

Regarding his all-round performance of 9+5+3+1 shots in this explosion, Yang Hansen He also said: "We just execute the coach's arrangements on the court, and then play our own basketball."

When Yang Hansen was asked about the communication with his current teammates after the game, he said: "I am learning English every day, and then I feel that it is okay. If I can speak, I will talk to Chris (Yang Hansen's translator Liu Yucheng)."

Yang Hansen talked about this He missed eight consecutive regular season games before: "I know that I am a rookie, and this is something I need to prepare to adapt to. I will not be able to directly become the core of the team after I come here. I still need to work hard." I'm very encouraged. Now that I'm back, I feel in good shape."

As for the fact that six Blazers players are currently injured, Yang Hansen said: "Play every minute you play, and then be ready at all times."

Yang Hansen has now scored 18 points in his NBA career, ranking sixth among Chinese players, only 6 points behind Zhou Qi's 24 points. If Yang Hansen can score 7 points in the next game against the Bulls on November 20, he will complete the surpassing of Zhou Qi.