Is it true or hype? Yang Hansen is expected to rush into the lottery zone? Fu Paul s operation has caused controversy

As the NBA draft approaches, the name of Chinese young center Yang Hansen appears more and more frequently on major draft lists and in the mouths of US media. According to the latest post by Floor and Ceiling founder Wilko Martinez-Cachero, Yang Hansen will rank in the top 10 to 15 in his next version of the mock draft, which is significantly improved from the previous generally predicted end of the first round.

Wilko said: "Yang is one of the most special big men in the 2025 class. I am optimistic about the diversity he has shown in dribbling, passing and low-post finishing. He has played in the professional league for two consecutive seasons, and has excellent physical fitness and high combat resistance."

However, Wilko also admitted: "He does have shortcomings in his lateral movement speed and explosive power, and he may need teammates to assist in defense on the defensive end. Although his blocking rate is as high as 7.1%, the overall defensive video is not outstanding, and rebound protection needs to be strengthened."

Yang Hansen performed quite steadily in the Chicago joint trial and the Los Angeles Pro Day show. He scored 11 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 12 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists in 5-on-5, showing his passing vision and ball handling ability. His height of 2.18 meters + top wingspan + wide palm data are at the top level among this rookie.

The latest NBA Draft Room simulation draft pick Yang Hansen predicted that the 22nd pick in the first round was selected by the Hawks, up 5 places from the previous one. According to sources, he has recently received separate trials from many teams including the Lakers, Warriors, Nets, Mavericks, etc., which has attracted a lot of attention.

Fu Paul joined, and public opinion and ranking "take off" at the same time?

Yang Hansen's soaring popularity in the draft is also accompanied by some controversy. Earlier, US media revealed that Yang has signed a contract with super agent Rich Paul and Klutch Sports.

You should know that the most famous player under Fu Paul is LeBron James, and he has long been known for his strong operation and control skills. In recent years, some rookies have rapidly increased their topics in the draft after signing with Klutch. Some industry insiders suspect that "hype + topic operation" is one of the important driving forces for ranking improvement.

An NBA draft expert said privately: "Yang Hansen is indeed a good piece of material, but before entering the NBA, there are still many problems to be solved, including horizontal movements, rebounding positions, and confrontational adaptation when facing the top inside. He is currently being lifted to the edge of the lottery. Whether he deserves it will be a question mark."

In addition, some scouts pointed out that Yang's data and performance in the CBA are indeed very beautiful, but the overall confrontation intensity and pace of the Chinese league are slow, so it still needs to be carefully evaluated whether he can adapt quickly in the NBA.

Yang Hansen is undoubtedly the most favored young insider in Chinese basketball in recent years. He is tall and has a long arms, a soft touch, and has a serious professional attitude. If he is successfully selected and has a stable growth environment, he will definitely have the potential to become a rotation or even a main center.

But it must be admitted that the current high ranking forecast is also mixed with broker operations, media publicity and business considerations.