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Can Yang Hansen be selected into the NBA All-Star lineup in the future?

At present, it is a proposition full of hope but needs to be viewed with caution. His talent and potential have been recognized by the Trail Blazers in the first round of the draft, becoming the third Chinese player in the first round of the NBA after Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian. His static talent (such as height 216cm, arm span 220cm, standing height 282cm) and support ability (3 assists per game in the CBA and 4.7 assists per game in the U19 World Cup) have been widely praised and even compared to the "Chinese version of Jokic". However, the competition for All-Stars not only depends on potential, but also requires continuous technical polishing, performance adapted to the strength of the NBA and certain opportunities.

From the perspective of advantages, Yang Hansen's support ability and offensive diversity are the core selling points. He showed high-level deals, low-level singles and gradually developed three-point shooting (56% of the trial three-point shooting percentage) in the CBA and joint trials, which are of great value in the era when space-type centers in the NBA are prevalent. After the Trail Blazers selected him, they clearly mentioned the importance of his "basketball IQ and passability". If they can achieve stable training in the team during the reconstruction period, gradually upgrade to the starting level, and accumulate data and influence, the All-Stars are not out of reach. In addition, the attention of the Chinese market may bring him additional votes to support him, and the case of Yao Ming being selected as an All-Star 9 times also proves the role of business and cultural factors.

But the challenge is equally significant. First, technical shortcomings may limit their upper limit. His horizontal movement speed is slow (3.01 seconds after the turn-back run), and his defensive switching ability are insufficient, so he may be targeted in the NBA fast-paced offense and defense; although the three-point shooting has improved significantly, his shooting percentage of only 28% in the CBA season shows insufficient stability. Secondly, there are variables in the team environment. The Trail Blazers are fierce in the interior. If Ayton stays in the team or Klingen is given priority, Yang Hansen's playing time may be limited, and the All-Stars need to be based on stable data contributions. Finally, historical experience shows that international centers have a long cycle of adapting to the NBA. For example, Vucevic was selected as the All-Star for the first time in his eighth year of his career, and Yang Hansen needs to stay healthy and continue to evolve.

Overall, Yang Hansen has the theoretical foundation for becoming an All-Star, but he needs to overcome technical shortcomings, seize the team's opportunities, and maintain a long-term and stable growth trajectory. His success may be more likely to be achieved in the form of "functional all-star" or "stage selection" rather than a top center who dominated the list for a long time. As Yao Ming said, "The draft is just one short step." Yang Hansen needs time to prove whether he can transform from a potential star into a real star player through the tempering of the NBA.