Trail Blazers Head Coach: Yang Hanson's Court Details Need Improvement; His Opportunity Will Eventually Come

On November 11th Beijing time, Trail Blazers head coach Stotts gave his opinion during a pregame interview when questioned about the aspects Yang Hanson should develop.

"It's about the little details in the NBA game. For example, how to avoid fouls when defending against drives, being ready to handle physical contact from opponents, and consistently boxing out for rebounds," Stotts explained. "These details are crucial in the league and sometimes require time to master. He needs to experience it firsthand and, of course, get playing time. Although his minutes are limited right now, his chance will come. Currently, he needs to learn by watching games, practicing daily, and possibly playing in the G League. These details will help him be more effective on the court."

From Stotts' response, it's clear there are still many areas where Hanson must improve. The Trail Blazers are no longer a rebuilding team; they prioritize winning now, and there are several players competing for the center rotation, leaving Hanson with few opportunities. However, Stotts also mentioned what Hanson needs to focus on currently, especially the possibility of playing in the G League, which might hint at the next step in Hanson's development plan.

The G League season has officially started. Since Hanson traveled with the Trail Blazers for their road trip, he did not participate in the Mixtape team's opener, but there remains a chance he will be assigned there for training and games. As Stotts has emphasized multiple times, the NBA is a marathon, not a sprint. Let's give Hanson more time and look forward to him steadily adapting to the NBA pace step by step.