Yang Hansen tests the Timberwolves: Joining forces with Edwards, Chinese geniuses have an opportunity to break the circle?

On June 17, the Timberwolves officially announced the team's new round of trial training list, and one of the familiar and exciting names appeared - Yang Hansen!

Yes, it is the most popular inside hope for our Chinese men's basketball team.

After trying out nine teams including the Celtics, the Bucks, Pacers, Magic, Nets, and Hawks, Yang Hansen finally appeared in the Timberwolves' vision. Combining the Timberwolves' current lineup structure, draft position, as well as Yang Hansen's own characteristics and overseas positioning, this potential combination cannot be underestimated.

Timberwolves hold the No. 17 and No. 31 draws: Yang Hansen competes for the 31st rankings, there is a real possibility that

According to the order of rankings officially announced by the NBA, the Timberwolves hold the No. 17 draw in the first round and the No. 31 draw in the second round this year, which happens to be in the middle and late range where Yang Hansen is predicted to land.

Based on the simulation draft of multiple US media, Yang Hansen is mostly predicted to be taken away between 25-45 and is a typical representative of "high potential, international development players". If the Timberwolves value training, it is not ruled out that they can win directly with the No. 31 draw, or get a lower ranking through trading operations.

Why is the Timberwolves said to be one of Yang Hansen's "ideal destinations"? The lineup is compact, and the future insider blood is imminent. The Timberwolves currently have two major pillars in the inside: Gobert and Naz Reid.

The problem is that -

Gober is getting older and although he is at the DPOY level, his athletic ability has declined;

Although Naz Reed has a high upper limit, his positioning is on the sixth man, and his body size disadvantage limits the defense range.

The Timberwolves must reserve the next generation of insiders in the next 2-3 years.

Yang Hansen just meets the three major elements of "large development space + comprehensive technology + consistent age structure".

Yang Hansen's technical style is very consistent with the Timberwolves' playing style system

What is the Timberwolves' rise in the past two years? Start at a high position + defensive rotation + multi-point support.

And Yang Hansen has already demonstrated in the CBA:

Excellent high-position support ability: nearly 3 assists per game;

Good basket finishing and franchise protection: CBA averages blocking league top, height + wingspan has NBA template;

High ball quotient and passing vision: has the potential prototype of "center version of Jokic".

His style of playing is more like a "tactical No. 5 position", which can make up for the shortcomings of the Timberwolves' second team, and in the future he can even cooperate with the small lineup's No. 5 position to serve as a "high-level dealer".

Blessings of the Chinese market: The Timberwolves are not just thinking about basketball

Don't forget that when Zhou Qi joined the Rockets and Yi Jianlian to try out the Lakers, the team had a realistic consideration: to explore the Asian market, especially the Chinese fan group.

Timberwolves have made frequent international moves in recent years, signing many international players: Luka Garsa, Matisse Taipur (short training camp), and Naz Reed (development system product).

Signing Yang Hansen not only allows him to obtain a potential center, but also drive traffic in the entire Chinese market. For small and medium-sized teams, this is definitely a win-win situation.

Conclusion: If the Timberwolves bet on Yang Hansen, it is trust and a big bet

Can Yang Hansen truly set foot on the NBA? In fact, the trial training is just the first step.

But at least, from the data (CBA averaged 9.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 blocks per game), from the way of playing, from the age (born only 19 years old in 2005), and from the potential, he deserves to try to bet with the Timberwolves in the first round of the second round or even the first round of the final round.

For Chinese basketball, a "new generation center" who can play real NBA rotation is our scarce resource.

For the Timberwolves, once they are successfully trained, Yang Hansen's talent is enough to become the next "cheap version of Gasol".