Low risk, high reward! Hornets used the No. 33 pick to pick Yang Hansen? Reshaping the lineup + bringing international attention

On June 2, Beijing time, Hornets reporter Schuyler Callihan reported that although the Hornets do not seem to lack centers, the selection of Yang Hansen with the No. 33 pick is still a viable plan. He has a lot of qualities in him that are worth cultivating. Another journalist, Pablo Mena, expressed a similar sentiment,

Mena wrote: "All the buzz in Charlotte at the moment is focused on how the Hornets use the No. 4 pick, but savvy teams know that the second round is where hidden gems are unearthed. One such potential candidate is China's Yang Hansen, who was predicted to be selected with the 33rd pick in the latest Sports Illustrated mock draft. Although he is not yet a household name, butYoung's rare size, court awareness, and growing skill set could make him one of the biggest 'spills' targets in this year's draft。”

Mena also mentioned that Yang Hansen has excellent physical condition, and also has huge palms, and has the foundation to grow into a high-quality interior player in the NBA. He also mentioned that what sets Yang apart from the average second-round big man is his increasingly sophisticated outside skills. Although he still has a small number of three-point shots, he has shown potential for long-range shooting, and his shooting percentage has improved greatly in a short period of time, which also indicates that if he continues to improve, he will be able to open up space in the higher league.

Callihan pointed out that the Hornets could well consider trading for Nurkic or Mark Williams — which would have been a possible direction for them to explore. Mena also said that the Hornets should be wise to approach the draft based on potential rather than positional needs. Given that Nurkic's contract is non-guaranteed and Williams is plagued by injuries, Janhansen could be a long-term solution, or at least an internationally attractive bargaining chip. He may need some time in the Development League, but it's worth investing in.

The Hornets are in full rebuilding mode, and this "gambling" selection in the second round is the key for the smart team to come out on top. Yang may not be able to contribute immediately, but his rare size, strong performances in overseas leagues, and up-and-coming skills make him one of the most noteworthy names in the second round.

Mena concludes by saying that if the Hornets want to maximize the value of this draft — not just a high pick — they need to make some bold attempts.Selecting Yang with the 33rd pick could be a low-risk, high-reward operation that would both reshape roster depth and bring international attention to the "Buzzing City."