Yang Hansen’s latest scouting report is released: The development of three-pointers is related to multiple abilities. He will not become a parallel import.

On October 23, Yang Hansen has passed the test of summer league and preseason and is about to face the challenge of the regular season. Foreign media Basketnews has updated Yang Hansen's scouting report to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Chinese insider. Generally speaking, the media believes that Yang Hansen will not become a parallel importer. The following is the full text of Basketnews' report -

Yang Hansen's preseason performance flashed his high golf IQ, shooting potential and organizational vision, but also exposed his inexperience, defensive limitations and the time it takes to adapt to the physical intensity of the NBA. In these four preseason games, we're finally starting to see the direction his rookie season might be headed.

In these four games, Hexion averaged 18.4 minutes per game, scoring 8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1.3 blocks and 2.8 turnovers. He shot 46.2% from the field and 40% from three-point range. He averaged about 2.5 three-pointers per game, which is a small number.

Sure, it's a small sample size, but it's enough to analyze what really matters - how he plays, how he moves and how well he fits in an NBA environment. Off the court, he also attracted much attention. According to reports, the Trail Blazers' retail sales increased by more than 1,000% after drafting him.

He opened up the Chinese and Asian markets for the team, and he is a very unique player in terms of playing style. Some people even compare him to Jokic.

With that being said, let’s take a deeper look at what we’ve seen so far in Yang Hansen’s first NBA basketball experience.

Defensive Struggles and Room for Growth

Like most young players, Yang Hansen has some problems that are obviously caused by inexperience.

In these preseason games, you could tell right away that he still didn't fully understand referee standards, how much contact he could have without being called a foul, and how to stay physical on defense while avoiding unnecessary fouls. At the moment, he apparently has no say in the refereeing process, meaning almost every physical contact is ruled against him. But these are small details that can be easily fixed with time and experience.

Most of the issues come down to positioning, how he places his hands, how he uses his body, all those little technical issues that separate foul play from great defense. That's one of the most obvious parts of his preseason performance so far. This lack of experience shows up in the data as well.

In these four preseason games, Hexion averaged more than 5 fouls per game. In the last game against the Utah Jazz, he fouled out 6 times in only 15 minutes. This is obviously a major problem for him right now, but there's no need to panic. These issues usually improve with time and NBA experience.

The real question is how much he can grow defensively once he has that experience, as there are still some obvious concerns, especially with his lateral movement.

Looking at how the Blazers use him in pick-and-roll defense, it's obvious that they almost always use sink defense. There's a reason Hexion still struggles in other defensive strategies.

He will have trouble guarding faster big men, stretch fives who can shoot three-pointers, or players who attack the basket. Considering the direction modern basketball is heading, with more mobile, perimeter-oriented centers, it will certainly be a challenge for him.

But to be fair, he's not the only center facing this problem. The good news is that he has solid instincts as a shot-blocker and moves well enough in tight spaces near the rim. He's not quick enough to defend on the perimeter yet, but he can be an effective rim protector around the basket. Although it's not top-notch yet, it definitely has potential.

Even with a small sample size, he averaged 1.3 blocks per game, which shows that despite his foul issues and inexperience, his timing and rim-protecting instincts have shown up at the NBA level.

Offensive potential: organizational ability and shooting development

What really makes Yang Hansen so popular, and even makes people start comparing him to Jokic, is his court vision. For a young big man, his feel for the game is truly impressive. But once you get to the NBA, things are a little different, and that's where some of his issues start to show up.

In the preseason, Hexion averaged about three turnovers per game, which isn't too bad, but the way he turns it over is the worrying part. There is a pattern. He's still adjusting to the physicality of the NBA level.

When teams put pressure on him, engage in physical confrontation with him, or when multiple defensive players jump directly to defend him near the basket, he often loses control or rushes passes. He hasn't fully adapted to handling this kind of physical confrontation yet.

This is all part of the adaptation process. So far, he hasn't found a way to be creative and create chances for others in those tense, physical situations.

The thing about him is that Hexion isn't the kind of player you can just throw into any lineup and expect an immediate playmaking effect. In order for him to be an effective creator, he needs a system - one built around his passing in the high post, hand-to-hand combinations and mobile reads with teammates.

This is very similar to what we saw with Sabonis with the Kings. Once teams run the offense through him, his passing game becomes very good. But when he loses his rhythm or the system doesn't work around him, his impact diminishes.

Hexion is the same type of player who needs time to learn the playbook, build chemistry, and get used to reading defenses in real time.

So, while the potential is clearly there, it won't be an immediate transformation. Unlike some elite rookies who can immediately adapt to the physicality of the NBA, Hexion is the type of player who just needs more time.

He's not some alien talent who dominates the game from day one, and that's okay too. Hexion just needs to be patient, and once he settles in both physically and mentally, his feel for the game will start to show.

The importance of Yang Hansen's three-point shot

One of the most important factors in Yang Hansen's long-term potential is his three-point shot. Because if he can become a consistent perimeter threat, a player who can provide real spacing, can run the pick-and-pop and occasionally attack the rim, then his offensive ceiling will be greatly improved.

We've seen flashes of this in the Chinese League and even the Summer League, but of course, those games don't always translate directly to the NBA level.

The real test comes in the preseason. In those games, Hexion averaged about 2.5 three-pointers per game. That's not a huge amount, but enough to note that the Blazers clearly want to test that part of his game. Considering he's only playing about 18 minutes a night -- limited mostly by foul trouble -- that's actually a decent amount of shots.

We can expect this number to rise once he gets more playing time and becomes more comfortable in the offense. This is crucial because his entire offensive potential depends on it.

If Hexion cannot be consistent from beyond the arc, his value on the offensive end will be limited to short-range playmaking after the pick-and-roll, passing the ball high or low, offensive rebounding and protecting the rim. That's not bad, but it limits his ceiling.

However, if he can shoot at a reliable shooting rate, everything will change. This forces defenses to guard him on the perimeter, which opens up passing lanes, creates cutting opportunities, and gives him more space to create for others.

His offensive potential, ability to open up space, ability to create space and ability to read the game are directly related to the development of his three-point shot.

So far, the signs are promising. In this small sample size of four preseason games, he shot 40 percent from three on 2.5 three-point attempts per game.

Yang Hansen's shooting action looks very smooth and his release is very stable. The Blazers obviously regard this as a weapon that needs to be cultivated for a long time. If he can solidify himself as a reliable pitcher in center field, it could completely change the trajectory of his career.

If not, it would be a completely different story - there would be two completely different versions of Yang Hansen as an NBA player.

Yang Hansen's Long-Term Outlook

When discussing the really positive aspects of Yang Hansen, a few points really stand out. First, his positioning in tight spaces near the basket, he always seems to know where to be.

He moves smart without the ball and clearly has a high basketball IQ. This cannot be developed overnight, it comes from his instinct and the foundation laid by years of training.

Even in the worst-case scenario, if he doesn't become a great shooter or elite-level defender, Hexion has enough tools to establish himself in the NBA.

His size, his understanding of the game and the way he uses his body already give him value. There will always be a place for a player like him, at least as a backup center who provides size, rebounding and smart positioning.

Will Yang Hansen become a parallel importer?

I don’t think Hexion will become a parallel import or lose its way at the NBA level. He clearly understands the game and he has the potential to be a really useful player. Of course, how much he can grow depends on how quickly he improves in those areas we discussed earlier.

These preseason games indicate that his rookie season may be difficult, and I don't expect him to compete for Rookie of the Year. But he has time.

His team believes in him, sees his long-term potential, and wants to develop him into a significant player. It will be interesting to watch his development because, for now, he shows the upside of a very promising NBA player.

With all of this in mind, it makes perfect sense for the Portland Trail Blazers to select him.