TUALATIN, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland Trail Blazers are introducing their newest draft pick, Yang Hansen.
Hansen was the 16th overall pick, a move that many people in the basketball world questioned.
Blazers General Manager Joe Cronin said on Wednesday, “High, high-end skill set. His ability to pass, his basketball IQ, his functionality in the post, his ability to step out, we think he’ll, you know, be a good free throw shooter, we think he’ll make perimeter jump shots as well,” Cronin stated. “Defensively, he’s a really smart player that, you know, can be pretty versatile in the post with his size and IQ.”
KATU Sports Reporter Guillermo Motta reported on Thursday that Hansen is expected to wear the number 12.