Yang Hansen s G League data scale: From passing to becoming a god, what kind of answer can he hand in?

On November 2, the Trail Blazers officially announced that Yang Hansen would be assigned to the Development League's mixed team for training. When the news came, attention quickly focused on the future trajectory of the young center. Although the team reporter said that Hexion will be recalled to play against the Lakers in two days, but it is expected that he will travel back and forth between the NBA and the Development League to become the norm.

As the NBA's "reserve granary", the G League is not only a training ground for rookies to hone their skills, but also a touchstone to test their potential. Referring to the league's historical data and the performance of similar players, we can use the three-dimensional quantitative standard of "full score, 80 points, and 60 points" to outline a clear performance reference system for Yang Hansen, and then predict his development prospects.

1. Data ruler: Evaluation criteria for G League performance

Combined with the performance patterns of G League players in recent years, the typical data after the high-ranking picks were decentralized, and the characteristics of the center position, what kind of performance can Yang Hansen perform to be considered passing, outstanding, and a god respectively?

60 points (passing line): the basic threshold to gain a foothold

60 points means that Yang Hansen needs to reach the average level of the G League center position and prove that he has the basic ability to adapt to the rhythm of the professional league. This standard refers to the regular data performance of players in the same position in the league. The core requirement is "no obvious shortcomings and the ability to complete basic tasks."

The core data indicators are roughly as follows -

Playing time: 20-25 minutes (to ensure stable participation)

Score: 12-14 points (with basic scoring ability)

Rebounds: 7-9 (assuming basic rebounding duties in the interior)

Blocks: 1.0-1.5 (showing interior defense) Defending presence)

Field goal percentage: over 50% (maintaining efficient finishing inside)

Turnovers: controlled within 2.5 times (ensuring basic tactical execution)

This level means that Yang Hansen can complete the basic tasks assigned by the coach within the rotation time, provide stable contributions on both ends of the offense and defense in the interior, and avoid becoming a tactical loophole. After all, the G League is not the NBA, and such data can only be regarded as passing.

80 points (excellent line): The dominance that high-ranking picks should have

80 points correspond to the expected performance of high-ranking picks when they are transferred to the G League. Referring to the G League data template of 2024 draft pick Sheppard, the core requirement is to "show obvious advantages and have NBA immediate combat potential." As the No. 16 pick in the 2025 draft, Yang Hansen needs to use data to prove his pick value and show his strength to the Trail Blazers.

Core data indicators:

Playing time: 25-30 minutes (becomes the core rotation of the team)

Score: 18-22 points (evolves into the team's main scoring point)

Rebounds: 9-11 (establish dominance in interior rebounding)

Blocks: 1.5-2.0 (become the core of the team's defense)

Assists: 2.0-3.0 (exercise support and support) potential, different from traditional centers)

Field shooting rate: more than 55%, three-point shooting rate more than 30% (taking into account internal efficiency and external threat)

As the third overall pick, Shepard is the only player in the G League. He averaged 30.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists in 3 games. Although there are differences between his guard attributes and Yang Hansen's center positioning, the core logic of "stats crushing the secondary leagues" is consistent. For Yang Hansen, the 80-point level needs to reflect "inside versatility" - he can not only rely on his height and weight advantage to score and grab rebounds at the basket, but also use his passing vision to instigate offense, replicating his "organizational center" characteristics in the CBA period.

100 points (Senior Line): Dominant performance at the MVP level

100 points represents the top level of the G League, which needs to reach or be close to the league MVP level. The core requirement is to "dominate the game on both offense and defense and become a benchmark player in the league." This standard refers to the performance of the G League's phenomenal insiders in recent years.

Core data indicators:

Playing time: more than 30 minutes (the absolute core of the team)

Score: more than 22 points (one of the league's top scorers)

Rebounds: more than 11 (hit the league's rebounding leader level)

Blocks: 2 or more (among the top of the league's defensive rankings) Column)

Assists: 3 or more (becoming the absolute hub of tactics)

Field shooting rate: more than 58%, three-point shooting rate more than 35% (efficient and capable of space)

In the history of the G League, only one center player has been elected MVP, and he is Himes in the 2008-09 season. In that season, Sims averaged 22.8 points, 11 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.6 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game, and shot 60.5% from the field.

This kind of insider dominance is the reference model of the "Fengshen Line". For Yang Hansen, achieving this standard requires not only continuing the advantage at the basket, but also developing more stable long-range shots on the offensive end, and becoming a "moving Great Wall" covering the entire penalty area on the defensive end.

2. Yang Hansen's shortcomings and challenges

From "passing" to "being a god", Yang Hansen needs to focus on breaking through the shortcomings in two dimensions.

One is the mobility and confrontation intensity on the defensive end. Although the overall talent of G League players is not as good as that of the NBA, the intensity of physical confrontation is still higher than that of the CBA, and the pace is also very fast. This puts higher demands on Yang Hansen's lateral speed and physical reserves - if he cannot effectively deal with the breakthrough impact of outside players, he may even become a "cash machine" on the defensive end.

The second is the efficiency and stability of the offensive end. The defensive pressure of the G League is relatively loose. He needs to seize the opportunity to polish his mid-range shooting and three-point stability, and turn the "occasional flash of inspiration" into a "normal weapon." Otherwise, even if he scores high points in the secondary league, it will be difficult to convince the Blazers to give NBA rotation opportunities..

3. Reasonable expectations: Striving for at least 80 points

Taken together, Yang Hansen’s reasonable goal in the G League should be “striving for at least 80 points.” Based on his talent, it should not be difficult to reach the 60-point passing line in the G League. The key lies in whether he can quickly adapt to the intensity and realize his potential. If he can steadily produce a data combination of "20 points + 11 rebounds + 2.5 assists + 2 blocks" in 15-20 games, he will have a chance to get more rotation time in the Trail Blazers. After all, the regular season is very long, and every team will inevitably have some injury problems. For Hexion, this is also an opportunity he should seize.

From a longer-term perspective, the G League experience is crucial to Yang Hansen's NBA career. It is never the end, but a springboard to the NBA. For Hexion, data is just a footnote to growth. What is more important is that behind the numbers that meet expectations, we can truly achieve a comprehensive upgrade of technology, confrontation and awareness. Now it seems that this "devolution trip" will become a key test for him to gain a foothold in the NBA in the future.

The last Chinese player to play in the G League was Cui Yongxi. Before his injury, he had a wonderful performance: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks in a single game, filling up the data column. How can Hexion, who has high hopes, perform in the G League? Let's wait and see.