Lowe is sent to the Development League for recovery training! Yang Hansen is in danger

The Trail Blazers officially announced today that they will transfer center Lowe to the Development League team. This decision is to allow Lowe to adjust his body and game condition and make final preparations for his comeback.

On the same day, in the Trail Blazers' 122-108 away game against the Lakers, Chinese rookie Yang Hansen got 8 minutes and 36 seconds of playing time, setting a new high in his NBA career. However, Yang Hansen made 0 of 3 shots in these 8 minutes and only got 1 point and 1 rebound from free throws. During the game, he exposed the problems of insufficient confrontation and poor positioning in defensive pick-and-rolls, and seemed somewhat out of touch with the team's rhythm.

Lowe's devolution is by no means just personal news. Once the insider, who was once selected to the NBA's All-Defensive Second Team, returns to form and returns to the team, the competition for the Blazers' center position will become more intense.

By then, Yang Hansen will likely become the team's third center, and his playing time will face the risk of being further compressed. Currently, the Trail Blazers' internal rotation is very clear: Klingen has secured the starting position, with Yang Hansen as his substitute. Klingen even scored a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds in the game against the Lakers.

Although Lowe has suffered from injuries in the past two years, as long as he remains healthy, his defensive and frame-protecting abilities are still needed by the team.

The dilemma faced by Yang Hansen comes not only from the competition among teammates, but also from the fit between his own characteristics and the team's tactical system. Trail Blazers coach Split promotes a fast-paced play style, which is not completely consistent with Yang Hansen's technical characteristics. His advantages lie in support and shooting potential, but the lack of movement and confrontation on the defensive end are amplified in NBA-level games.

For Yang Hansen, perhaps he should really consider the Development League. Nearly 80% of netizens also believed in the vote that he should be sent down for training. This is not a denial of his ability, but may be a more practical training path.

In the Development League, Yang Hansen can get playing time that is unmatched today, truly becoming the core of tactics, honing his skills and body. Former CBA foreign aid Jeter currently serves as the assistant general manager of the Trail Blazers Development League team. He is very familiar with and optimistic about Yang Hansen, which will also provide a better growth environment for Yang Hansen.

Going to the Development League does not mean failure. Many players in NBA history have tempered themselves through the Development League and finally gained a foothold in the league.

Yang Hansen only averaged 5.6 minutes of playing time in the first three games of this season, and only scored 2 points in each game. If he cannot get stable rotation time in the NBA, playing in the Development League will ensure that his growth will not stagnate due to sitting on the bench.

It has never been a smooth journey for a Chinese player to enter the NBA. In today's game, the coaching staff is still willing to create opportunities for him, and his teammates will take the initiative to pass the ball for him. This shows that the team is still giving him room to adapt and grow.

The NBA season is long. For a 20-year-old rookie, it is normal to struggle in the initial stage. Yang Hansen needs to strengthen his physical fitness and defensive confrontation, adapt to the rhythm of the NBA as soon as possible, and transform his support and shooting potential into actual game influence.

Growth on the basketball road rarely rises in a straight line. Sometimes, taking a step back is to move forward better.