In the long and glorious history of the Chinese men's basketball team, the role of center has always occupied a pivotal position. Since the period led by the founding fathers of the Chinese men's basketball team, such as Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Battelle and other great players, interior players have always been the cornerstone of the team's fierce battle on the battlefield and determined to win honors.
Chinese basketball superstar, Yi Jianlian shouldered the responsibility of the team's leader, and played well in the days that followed, leading the team to overcome obstacles and break through the clouds. Today, the baton of the center leader has passed to Zhou Qi, however, since Zhou Qi left the National Basketball League (NBA), the Chinese men's basketball team has not seen a dazzling newcomer in the international top league for a long time. However, at the beginning of the season, a highly talented young player, Yang Hansen, emerged and made his mark in domestic basketball.
Young's extraordinary performance attracted the attention of many NBA scouts, who flocked to watch him perform in the game. Some well-known star selection media have even begun to discuss in depth whether the 18-year-old Yang Hansen has the hard power to challenge the NBA. In order to give you a clearer understanding of his strength and potential, the author took the six most active center players of the same age group as a reference, and through statistical analysis of data, the following conclusions were drawn. The results show that Yang Hansen is more prominent than Zhou Qi of the same age, while Yi Jianlian is now one of the top all-round center players in the entire basketball world. Yang Hansen perfectly demonstrated his endless potential and outstanding talent, with his skillful basketball skills, superb offensive means and elegant shooting posture. He can easily tear apart opposition defences in the offensive end, and he also shows excellent quality on the defensive end. These statistics fully reflect his strength and strong talent, in fact, he is ready to meet the core position of the future of the Chinese men's basketball team.
By the end of the 28th round, Yang Hansen had shown everyone's basketball talent and outstanding performance on the court. As a rookie who has just turned 18 years old, he has deeply touched people's hearts with his comprehensive report card of 15.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. There is no doubt that these statistics are enough for any young player to amaze them. We would like to commend Yang Hansen for his extraordinary talent in sealing. With an average of 2.6 blocks, he won the league's top block list, showing his defensive prowess. In addition, he was voted the home rebounding champion with an average of 11.8 rebounds per game, showing his unbeatable ability to compete for rebounds and protect the basket.
Yang also shot a respectable 57 percent from the field. While there is still room for improvement in the three-point shooting and free throws, that doesn't stop him from shining on the offensive end. His ability to score and his ability to connect the team was a crucial contribution to the team's victory. Regarding Yang Hansen's successful inclusion in the regular season Most Valuable Player (MVP) waitlist, this is undoubtedly a high recognition and highest praise for his outstanding performance. His basketball talent and potential have caught a lot of attention from teams around the league, and in the most recent mock draft, he was considered a good chance of being drafted by the Boston Celtics, which is the best reward and encouragement for his tireless efforts. In the long and glorious history of Chinese basketball, Yi Jianlian and Hu Jinqiu are both shining stars. With their extraordinary skills and peerless basketball talents, they have been able to rank among the top men's basketball players in China.
Looking back at the beginning of Yi Jianlian's career, it was only a short period of the fourth season, which gave people a taste of his unparalleled personal strength. He averaged 20.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting an annual average of 57 percent from the field, and shooting from beyond the arc to 30 percent from three-point range and 73.5 percent from the free-throw line. As an indispensable pillar of the Guangdong team, Yi Jianlian vividly reflects his extremely high level position in the Asian player team. Then, after several years of accumulation and tempering, he was finally appreciated and called by the Bucks, and entered the NBA with the 6th pick in the first round. Despite the twists and turns of the journey, Yi Jianlian is still widely known as one of the most successful representatives of the Chinese men's basketball team.
Hu Jinqiu's career started not as brilliant as the former's. At the beginning of his rookie season, he barely had enough time to show himself off the court due to his chances. Even so, he was able to get the job done efficiently in short minutes, averaging 5.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, shooting 62.1 percent from the field and an eye-catching 64.6 percent from the free-throw line. Over time, by the time of his second season, his stats had improved dramatically, and he was crowned the MVP of the regular season and the home scoring champion. Now, he has averaged more than 20 points per game for four consecutive seasons, and has represented the national men's basketball team in major tournaments such as the World Cup and the Olympic Games many times.
Back in the 2012-2013 season, Wang Zhelin was one of many rookies who played to his full potential during that time. He averaged 20.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game and proved his technical prowess to be impeccable. It's also worth noting that he's shooting a staggering 56 percent from the field and a steady 62.7 percent from the free-throw line, albeit a little less on the free-throw line. There is no doubt that Wang Zhelin's excellent performance has made him the leader among many rookies.
However, it is a pity that although Yi Jianlian and Wang Zhelin in the same period have world-renowned achievements, Zhou Qi is not an exception for newcomers to make mistakes. At the same time, he ran with Wang Zhelin, but was selected by the Grizzlies with the 57th pick in the second round and ultimately failed to sign a contract. In the end, he chose to stay in the CBA arena and joined the Shanghai team immediately after playing in the predecessor Fujian team. Winning the MVP title of the regular season twice, coupled with the outstanding performance of 20+ in many seasons, Wang Zhelin's outstanding performance in the CBA field is needless to say. However, if he had been able to take on the challenge of foreign players earlier, his achievements could have climbed to another level.
Let's take a look at the most recent game, the 2021-2022 season, Yu Jiahao averaged 12.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, plus 1 assist and 1.6 blocks, showing that he has a well-rounded skill set and wide coverage. As the team's undisputed center forward, he gave full play to his height advantage of 221 cm. Although he was not recognized by the NBA as he wished, Yu Jiahao performed well in the CBA World Cup qualifiers, became the best rookie, and successfully participated in the last Asian Games. His progress this season has been particularly remarkable, and he was named Defensive Player of the Year last month.
Compared with the other six center forward players who are all under the age of 18, Yi Jianlian and Wang Zhelin's data are particularly dazzling. The most representative is Yi Jianlian, who became a leader in the CBA at a young age and played a core role in the national women's volleyball Guangdong team. Yang Hansen was a close second, and he was competitive both in terms of long-range shots from the outside and in other areas. His blocking performance was almost on par with Zhou's, showing excellent defensive ability, and he was also the one with the most assists of any player. The reason why Yang Hansen is known as the "New Testament Kikic" is not only because of his excellent technical strength, but also because of his leadership temperament, which shows the unlimited potential of the future. Judging from his current competitive state, compared with Zhou Qi in the same period, Yang Hansen is obviously more mature and stable, and is regarded as the next potential stock that is expected to hit the NBA market, and looks forward to his better results.
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