Why Blazers' Yang Hansen, Aka 'Chinese Jokić,' Is Already Looking Like the Hidden Gem of the 2025 NBA Draft

Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen shows well during Summer League debut

Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen began Friday night by showing off the skills that influenced the franchise to target him during last month’s NBA draft.

Why Blazers' Yang Hansen, aka 'Chinese Jokić,' is already looking like the hidden gem of the 2025 NBA Draft

Yang has become a social media sensation after just two summer-league games

Brian Windhorst on how Yang Hansen is the first NBA center of a new generation set to change the league

Portland Trail Blazers’ draft pick Yang Hansen has already dazzled the Summer League with his flashy passes and creative offense, and it’s a sign of things to come. With the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Chinese standout Yang Hansen. While Yang has the size and footwork to be a decent NBA center, most mock drafts had him going in the second round. Portland, however, identified their guy, and through two Sum…