Team reporter: Yang Hansen is not called "Little Jokic" for nothing. The team management did not make a mistake.

-So handsome! Yang Hansen's back luck + turn and layup scored 10 points in a row!

Hexion proved in this preseason game that the title of "Little Jokic" is not unfounded. Going forward, the Blazers could use Hexion as the core of their offense, much like the Nuggets have used Jokic's unique skill set.

Yang Hansen plays Eubanks in isolation

Hansen's three-point ability and willingness to take shots are crucial to maintaining pressure on the opponent's defense so that he can better utilize his strengths. This is also very important for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers have been dead last in three-point shooting the past two seasons and lost Anfernee Simons this summer. They urgently need reinforcements in this area, which has been shown in the first two preseason games: 16 of 48 three-pointers (33.3% shooting rate) against the Warriors and 10 of 37 (27.0% shooting rate) against the Kings.

Although the Trail Blazers are not a great shooting team, they are good at penetrating the paint. Deni Avdija stands out with his rare combination of speed and physicality, and Sharpe and Scooter Henderson are also learning how to best use their athleticism to attack the rim. Having a center like Hexion who can attract opposing rim protectors will help the rest of the Blazers' young core reach their full potential. So, whether it's through passing or spacing, Hexion has given the Blazers a much-needed boost offensively.