Yang Hansen: The toughest adjustment in training camp is adapting to the Trail Blazers' pace; I need to have two meals with Lin Wei when free.

On October 3rd Beijing time, the Trail Blazers' training camp went on, and Yang Hansen was interviewed after practice. During the 7-minute-plus interview, he talked about his training experience and his interactions with teammates. Below is the interview record—

Reporter: How has your week been?

Yang Hansen: A week filled with enjoyment and hard training.

Reporter: What are your impressions of your teammates and the entire team?

Yang Hansen: Everyone is very friendly, focusing on doing their jobs well on the court and completing the tasks assigned by the coaches.

Reporter: How do you think NBA training differs from CBA training?

Yang Hansen: Maybe here there is more emphasis on details, and everyone works together to polish tactics and strategies.

Reporter: What has been the toughest adjustment in these three days?

Yang Hansen: Getting used to the team’s pace, playing alongside the veterans on the court, and trying to mesh with them.

Reporter: Lin Wei will represent the University of Oregon in the NCAA. Do you have anything to say to him?

Yang Hansen: He’s from the same city as me; we should grab a couple of meals when I have time. (Note: Actually, the University of Oregon is in Eugene, about 280 km away in a straight line.)

Reporter: Who on the Trail Blazers has surprised you the most with their athleticism and performance?

Yang Hansen: That’s a good question. It seems like everyone except me can run and jump well.

Reporter: Do you think Klingen has helped you in any way?

Yang Hansen: Sometimes on the court when I don’t understand, he will slowly explain it to me in English, and then I get what he means.

Reporter: Is your relationship with Klingen better than with other teammates? Do you have better chemistry?

Yang Hansen: If I have better chemistry with Klingen, I pass and he finishes with an alley-oop.

Reporter: Yesterday, Klingen praised your footwork and finishing. How did you feel competing against him?

Yang Hansen: He’s a very strong defender, tall, with great scoring ability both outside and inside, plus good moves and finishing skills.

Reporter: Are there any veterans on the team who teach you more?

Yang Hansen: Klingen, Holiday, and Avdiya — when we’re on the same team (in scrimmages), if I make mistakes or run wrong, they all help me a lot.

Reporter: How is your communication with the team and players?

Yang Hansen: I speak my (Chinese), they speak their (English), haha, just kidding. Sometimes I can say a couple of sentences in English, and I can roughly understand what they say and guess some words. Even if I guess wrong, it’s not a big deal.

Reporter: Has the training camp been what you expected?

Yang Hansen: I probably have many weaknesses to adjust to; I’m working hard to keep up with everyone’s pace and do my job well on the court.

Reporter: You’ll attend the rookie event at the Moda Center this weekend. Do you know what you’ll be doing that day?

Yang Hansen: Singing (Translator adds: You’ll definitely have to dance too).

Reporter: If you had to pick a song to sing, which one would you choose?

Yang Hansen: Everyone will see the video later—watch my silly side; I’m definitely going to embarrass myself.

Reporter: That and-one yesterday was pretty good. Besides that play, have there been any moments you’re proud of these days?

Yang Hansen: Not yet, I need to catch up with the team first, play well, and complete the tasks the team assigns me.