Yang Hansen set a record with 21 points. After the game, he talked about "trial and error" and positioning. The comments from American netizens were too true.

In a G League game that ended on November 17, Yang Hansen's mixed team lost to the South Bay Lakers 111-113. When "rare defeat" became the norm for this team, almost all the eyes of Chinese fans were focused on Yang Hansen. After experiencing a sluggish start and widespread doubts from the outside world, Yang Hansen finally ushered in a comprehensive recovery in this campaign. He started for 29 minutes, made 8 of 16 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and scored 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks. Yang Hansen set a record with 21 points. After the game, he talked about "trial and error" and positioning. The comments from American netizens were too true.

Yang Hansen's recovery process in this game is almost a microcosm of his G League journey, full of ups and downs. He got off to a slow start. All three of his shots in the first quarter missed the target and he failed to score a point. When the embarrassment of "egg-swallowing" happened again, people couldn't help but sweat for him. But Yang Hansen quickly adjusted. In the second quarter, he hit 3 goals and scored 9 points, regaining his offensive rhythm. In the second half, he completed two powerful dunks in the third quarter, which also enabled him to score in double figures in a single game for the first time in his G League career. The highlight moment of the game was in the final stage of the final quarter. Yang Hansen hit two consecutive three-pointers to extend his life when the team was lagging behind. He showed his rare psychological quality and shooting touch and successfully broke through the 20-point mark.

Yang Hansen's performance quickly gained recognition from the team and some American fans. The Mix team official released his data chart for this game immediately after the game. In the comment area, the discussion among some American netizens was quite lively, and some even shouted directly, "The Trail Blazers should recall him." In their view, Yang Hansen is actively learning NBA rules and training hard to adapt to the "run and gun" style of play that the coach likes. Some people believe that Yang Hansen is very smart and will become a star once his physical problems are improved and he understands the game better. This encouragement from across the ocean may be more valuable than the data itself.

However, when Yang Hansen said "no challenge" after the game, the focus of public opinion was instantly shifted. In an interview with the media, when talking about the challenges of the G League and the NBA, he said bluntly: "There is no challenge, just do what you should do." This sentence quickly caused controversy on the Internet. In the context that the G League has not yet established a foothold and the team's record is poor, these remarks may seem a bit "harsh" to some people. Is this the energy of a newborn calf, or a lack of understanding of difficulties?

However, Yang Hansen’s subsequent additions seemed to provide a deeper explanation for this “no challenge” assertion. He talked about his gain, which is to "find some of your own position on the court and know what you should and shouldn't do." He said frankly that he "spends a lot of time on the court trying things out, trying out what he is good at and what he is not good at, and whether he can apply it on the court." From this perspective, the "no challenge" he said is more like a kind of self-decompression that focuses on "step-by-step" training and "trial and error." When asked about how to strive to return to the regular season, his answer was still "train step by step" and "cherish every second."

In the face of recent negative comments from the outside world, Yang Hansen's answer is more mature. He said that everyone's comments are a kind of "concern" and they see their own shortcomings. He even admitted that he "thinks more clearly", but the translator Chris (translator) beside him may feel a little sad and expressed his gratitude to the people around him for their company. This clear self-awareness and calm face of pressure may be more worthy of recognition than a 21-point game. Do you think Yang Hansen's "step-by-step trial and error" mentality can help him gain a foothold in the NBA?