After Yang Hansen was selected, there were three key decisions: one person needs to be traded, and time is enough to change the situation.

On the first day of the draft, it was unexpected that Yang Hansen was selected with the 16th pick, which exceeded the general expectations of public opinion. Many analysts originally expected him to be selected at the end of the first round or the beginning of the second round. For Yang Hansen, this selection is undoubtedly a major success and marks an important turning point in his basketball career. With Yang Hansen being selected into the NBA, three crucial things need to be clarified: the Trail Blazers will need to make a deal. Yang Hansen has little chance of being a starter in the early years, and he will usher in the leveling period in the next two years.

First of all, the significance of the 16th ranking is worthy of attention. This ranking not only made all draft platforms lose their accuracy in predictions, but also confirmed Yang Hansen's rise as a dark horse. At the same time, this is also the highest pick that Chinese players have won in the NBA draft in recent years. This selection not only fills the gap in the NBA's lack of Chinese players, but also provides other outstanding domestic players with hope to launch an impact on the NBA. Yang Hansen's efforts and breakthroughs should naturally not be underestimated.

Next, we need to be clear about several realities that Yang Hansen needs to face after his identity has changed. First, the Trail Blazers will make personnel adjustments. The thickness of inside talents is impressive, and after choosing Yang Hansen, the team obviously needs to trade an inside player. By contrast, Ayton may become the first choice for the deal. His performance in the last season has gradually become mediocre, with averaging 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game and difficult to prove his worth.

Secondly, it is unlikely that Yang Hansen will become the starter in his first season. Although he was selected with the 16th pick, he needs to stand out among the many inside competitors. Normally, rookies have very few opportunities to start in their first year, especially when there are other suitable candidates in the team's lineup. However, for Yang Hansen, as long as he can get about 20 minutes of playing time per game, this is an ideal situation, and the subsequent arrangements are worth looking forward to.

Finally, the leveling time was set to two years. As we all know, first-round rookies will enjoy a two-year guarantee contract. In other words, Yang Hansen must show his talent in the past two years or let the team see his potential, otherwise the team may consider other options. There is no doubt that Yang Hansen has excellent talents, and the next two years will be a critical period for him to prove his ability. The key lies in how the pioneers build tactics around him.

In short, being selected is undoubtedly a thing worth celebrating, let alone such a high ranking. Of course, in a team like the Trail Blazers that are still in the reconstruction period, Yang Hansen will face a situation where opportunities and challenges coexist. As the team's injury problems become increasingly serious, the players' health status has become a major hidden danger. Therefore, being selected is only the first step, and every step in the future needs to be cautious and steady. Yang Hansen should gradually accumulate experience and move forward steadily.