Hansen’s Jokic Comparison and Path Forward | Portland Trail Blazers News

Young Blazers center Yang Hansen is lighting up comparisons to Nikola Jokic—thanks to his dazzling passing, basketball IQ, and big-man versatility. In just 19 minutes for China’s national team, he dropped 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks, proving his impact even with limited time. With Jokic himself offering advice (“just play your game”), Hansen is channeling the MVP’s blueprint while battling for minutes in Portland against Clingan and Williams. His path? Earn it—no favors, no shortcuts, just relentless development on the court. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21a1d2a910491d79