Team note: Yang Hansen is eager to prove he deserves respect and thoroughly enjoys the All-Star Weekend.

On February 15th Beijing time, Trail Blazers official team reporter Casey Holdahl updated his blog covering Klingen, Yang Hansen, and Lillard during the All-Star Weekend. The details are as follows —

One of the highlights of the rookie game was Hansen breaking past Klingen to score a layup. Afterward, Hansen joked that the play deserved a foul call or free throws.

I feel both players truly enjoyed competing against each other, which is exactly what the All-Star Weekend is about: enjoyment and competition.

Players like Klingen are impossible not to see giving their all. His nature is to compete fiercely no matter the event, so he always plays hard when on the court.

As for Hansen, I think he really wants to prove that he deserves respect. I know he has faced some doubts this year. But he played excellently in the rookie game (scoring 10 points and 2 rebounds on 4 of 5 shooting) and had a great time doing it. What I observed during the All-Star Weekend is that Hansen is now very comfortable, cheerful, and clearly enjoying himself here; it seems like he is gradually opening up.

It's not that he was shy before, but as a young rookie with a language barrier, it’s natural to be a bit reserved. Especially for rookies who don’t get a lot of playing time, staying low-key isn’t a bad thing. But seeing Hansen step up to showcase himself and enjoy the All-Star atmosphere is truly wonderful.

Klingen left Los Angeles early this morning, while Hansen stayed to participate in various events and interviews, gaining a lot of exposure. It seems everyone really likes him. I’m genuinely happy for him.

Now, about Lillard winning his third Three-Point Contest championship. No one in history has won it four times yet, and if Lillard’s health permits, I believe he will definitely aim for a fourth title in the future.

Lillard’s participation this time was special because he has been recovering all season. But once the league invited him, he immediately agreed. That’s how much he loves competition. Being sidelined all season and watching his team improve has been tough for him. He is extremely eager to get back on the court.

Achilles injuries require careful rehabilitation, and Lillard himself said that in the past, after winning the three-point contest, he might have thought, “I’m ready to return.” But this time he’s more cautious and doesn’t want to risk re-injury.

However, the three-point contest is an event he can fully participate in. Over the past few months, he has been intensely practicing three-pointers, which has been the core of his rehab training. His muscle memory and rhythm are still intact, and since he hasn’t played in the regular season, his stamina is very strong.

Seeing him win the championship is truly great — it’s a huge boost for him personally, for the team, and for Portland fans.