Yang Hansen returned to the team quickly and was ridiculed by American fans: Continue to be the water dispenser keeper!

The training hall of the Portland Trail Blazers has been shrouded in a haze recently. Only a few weeks after the game started, this team known as the "Torn City" seems to be shrouded in the curse of fate again. Injuries are coming like a tide, seriously impacting the team's structure. After the team yesterday transferred Chinese star Yang Hansen to the G League, in just 2 days, Within 4 hours, the injury list was ruthlessly extended again. The team officially announced that guard Blake Wesley suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot in the game against the Denver Nuggets and will be out indefinitely. This news was like knocking down the first domino, completely revealing the severe test that the Trail Blazers are about to face this season.

Wesley's injury and retirement is a heavy blow to the Trail Blazers, who focus on the defensive system. Although this 2022 first-round pick is only a role player in a star-studded league, he has found his own position in Portland's small ball lineup. He is 1.94 meters tall in shoes and has a wingspan of The astonishing 2.06 meters gives him a natural advantage on the defensive end. So far this season, he has averaged 6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game. It may not be dazzling, but he has become an indispensable part of the team's defensive framework. He has high hopes and is expected to become a top defensive player like Gary Payton II. As the saying goes, "moving trees dies, moving people live." From the Spurs to the Wizards, and finally gaining a foothold in the Trail Blazers, Wesley was on the rise of his career. However, fate was unpredictable. After a fierce battle, he had to "return to the factory for rebuilding." This is a huge legacy for both individual players and the team's tactical deployment. Regrettably

To make matters worse, Wesley is not alone. The Trail Blazers' perimeter defense system almost suffered a "decapitation operation." Another defensive gatekeeper, Matisse Thybulle, was also exempted from the game due to a torn finger ligament. In an instant, the perimeter iron gate that the team relied on for survival collapsed. At present, , the only real defensive heroes in the lineup are "Brother Holiday" Jrue Holiday and forward Kamara, who has just renewed his 4-year contract for 82 million in advance, but this is far from enough to fill the huge defensive hole. Misfortunes never come singly, and the team's injury list is still lengthening. Leg soreness is doubtful, and Chris Murray and Robert Williams III have also been included in the daily observation list. If you include super core Damian Lillard (torn left Achilles tendon) and No. 3 overall pick Scooter Henderson (torn left hamstring), who were declared retired before the start of last season, the Trail Blazers currently have as many as 7 players down! The severity of his injuries can be described as "a battalion full of injured soldiers." Although the outside world has long been psychologically prepared for the curse of "Tearing the City apart," the storm came so quickly and so violently, which is still jaw-dropping

Faced with such a severe personnel crisis, the Blazers management responded quickly, and a much-anticipated decision was made: from G The league's Torn City Mix team urgently recalled Chinese center Yang Hansen. This operation was originally a routine move in response to a crisis, but it caused some discordant voices on social media. Some American fans commented in a joking tone: "Seriously, he should play in the Development League!" The return of young players has put an extra layer of pressure

However, a calm analysis shows that even putting aside the current wave of injuries, Yang Hansen's recall is not a hasty emergency move, but a move that the team has already planned. First of all, the team will face the Los Angeles Lakers led by LeBron James at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. Such a high-profile match It was a planned arrangement to recall a rookie to the team during the game to let him experience the intense atmosphere of the NBA regular season, although he may not be able to get playing time

Secondly, it coincided with the weekend, and the Trail Blazers did not arrange formal training. Team veterans such as Avdija and Holiday participated in cross-border activities and visited the local women's football team Portland Thorns. Hexion is not on the planned list for such activities, so the team arranged for him to go to the G League training camp for additional training, which is a reasonable choice to maximize the use of time. The most critical point is that the G League (NBA Development League) game will not officially kick off until November 8. In the absence of real game training, it does not have much practical significance to keep Yang Hexion in the mixing team for a long time. On the contrary, allowing him to return to the NBA team, follow the training of the first team, observe and learn the details of professional games at close range, the benefits to his growth are far greater than waiting for the start of the G League in vain. As for the start of the G League in five days, whether Yang Hansen will be delegated again, this will completely depend on the tactical needs of head coach Split and the team's immediate injury situation. There is no conclusion yet

All in all, the Portland Trail Blazers are facing an unprecedented injury crisis. The dilemma of seven injured players has forced the team to make personnel adjustments. Recalling Yang Hansen is a decision based on reality and long-term considerations. Noise from the outside is inevitable, but what is important is how the players and the team themselves view this process. For Yang Hansen, we should give more patience and support. Seeing that he is behind The power of Asian basketball represented by him and his personal efforts to achieve his dream. His NBA journey has just begun. The road ahead may be full of thorns, but every time he is recalled and every training is an important step towards maturity. This winter in the torn city may be particularly cold due to injuries, but for young people who work hard, spring may be in the not-too-distant future