Game Thread 2025 SL GAME #1 BLAZERS VS WARRIORS - JULY 11, 2025 - FRIDAY - 8:00 PM - ESPN2

[LayneStaley]

I agree

 

[Natebishop3]

I agree

I saw that too.

 

[blazerkor]

That was some next level passing. I actually think he's a better passing big than Sabas was and I loved that guy. This kid can move really well too. Good instincts as a rim protector. Looks really comfortable putting the ball on the floor. Clingan is such a good dude he seemed really excited watching the guy who's going to take his spot.

 

[blazerfan11]

When I said I wanted to see Yang do a spin move in the game, I never thought it would be from the 3-point line.
And when I said I wanted to see Yang run a fast break, I never though it would be him back on defense intercepting a pass (after he missed a 3-pointer) then running the break,
THEN right at the right moment while he looked straight ahead throwing the no-look pass to the cutter.

 

[CJ_is_Gone]

I agree

100% correct. I saw that too. RoLo was great at that. And I think its an underrated aspect of good team basketball

 

[inconceivable]

I agree

I noticed that too

 

[inconceivable]

100% correct. I saw that too. RoLo was great at that. And I think its an underrated aspect of good team basketball

things that don't show up on the box score

 

[PDXFonz]

Our athletic wings are going to have a field day making cuts with Hansen Yang on the floor.

 

[PDXFonz]

Yang gonna be the storyline, but I tell you… Caleb Love is gonna need to be talked about as an UFA. That young man knows how to ball. His form looks great. Trying not to overreact from 1 SL game, but to potentially have the steal of the draft in Hansen Yang AND the best UFA is insane.

Really excited about this teams future, definitely stacked with young talent.

 

[PDXFonz]

You forgot

Not WABC

He’s a white asian basketball center though

 

[PDXFonz]

With the amount of Chinese followers of Yang, I wonder if he could make a serious run at getting enough votes to be an All Star? This crowd erupts every time he touches the ball.

Great point… Not like we haven’t seen it before. J Lin got an absurd amount of All-Star votes thanks to the support from Asia.

 

[kjironman1]

Means nothing until he faces real competition.

Just a reminder.

 

[kjironman1]

Got to be honest. I did not really like the pick and I still question the way they moved to pick him because I still feel he could have been picked later in the draft.
That being said. We still need to see him play against some kind of defense. Summer league has none.
It is nice to see him make some plays and yes Rupert should be the best on the court. So no real surprise there.

 

[Freshtown]

 

[Foxx]

I agree

Being a team player>looking out for yourself.

this is why we dumped Ayton for a unplayed rookie from another continent. Pay attn kids

 

[Foxx]

Got to be honest. I did not really like the pick and I still question the way they moved to pick him because I still feel he could have been picked later in the draft.
That being said. We still need to see him play against some kind of defense. Summer league has none.
It is nice to see him make some plays and yes Rupert should be the best on the court. So no real surprise there.

There’s already been several teams that have admitted they were going to grab him from #18-26 so your point is totally moot. You’re just recycling the same narrative that espn came up with on draft day.

 

[julius]

One positive, regardless of the competition, that you could take from the game is he only had a few plays where he looked bad.

I hope his game tonight, assuming he plays, shows some of the growth and this wasn't just a one time deal.

 

[B-Roy]

I also really like that Yang clearly gives a shit. That dude loves basketball which is usually a good predictor for becoming a better player.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Very impressive game from Yang yesterday. Wasn't sure he'd be in the rotation to start the regular season.

Now I believe he'll at the least have a limited minute backup role.

Some might scoff at taking so much away from one summer league game. Now if he made or missed a bunch of shots that could be random luck.

But I disagree we can't take more away from his summer league. You can see with Yang's footwork, passing, recognition of the game, slashing, defense that he has abilities to play next season.

Now will Yang be effective in the regular season? I have no clue. Maybe he won't be. But he deserves a chance in limited minutes to try.

 

[Cugel]

I am on the Love train. All aboard.

 

[B-Roy]

There was like 5-6 instances of bro sprinting out to contest a 3 pointer....in SL. Lmao

 

[HailBlazers]

Very impressive game from Yang yesterday. Wasn't sure he'd be in the rotation to start the regular season.

Now I believe he'll at the least have a limited minute backup role.

Some might scoff at taking so much away from one summer league game. Now if he made or missed a bunch of shots that could be random luck.

But I disagree we can't take more away from his summer league. You can see with Yang's footwork, passing, recognition of the game, slashing, defense that he has abilities to play next season.

Now will Yang be effective in the regular season? I have no clue. Maybe he won't be. But he deserves a chance in limited minutes to try.

He'll be the full time backup center.

 

[tlongII]

I’m heading to the airport in a couple hours. This should be a great summer league experience!

 

[PDXFonz]

I’m heading to the airport in a couple hours. This should be a great summer league experience!

We know you’re really going to NV for the Brothels.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

But it beats Stren having a wet dream on your blanket. Just sayin'.........

 

[1 Eye Jack]

Just watched the game, couple of things that stood out to me. Love, Rupert, and Yang definitely looked better than anyone else on the court.

Love I saw a few of the shots that were a knock on him coming out of college. Out of control a couple of times and made ill advised shots but if he cleans that up he’s a good 3rd PG.

Rupert looks decent but don’t see him taking a huge step that I hoped for this year.

Yang definitely happy with what I saw. Kid better athlete than people give him credit for, yes he looks a little awkward at times but most 7’’s do. His spin moves from top of key are impressive. Court vision and understanding of what other players should be doing is something you don’t normally see from young players especially someone who doesn’t speak much English. He was aggressive telling guys where to go or to cut and then fed them. Guys are going to have to learn to cut hard and expect the ball because he is a really good passer. I can see why the Blazers drafted him at 16 IMO he’s definitely got top 15 potential. Nieve to think that other teams didn’t see the same potential he would have been drafted within a few spots of when we picked him.

one concern Billups talked up a lot of players but when it came to Sharpe he didn’t say much makes me wonder if he’s putting in the work. My favorite player so hoping that I’m reading to much into it.

lastly our viewership is going to go up with Yang on team. We should sneak in a few national games this year

 

[PCmor7]

I also really like that Yang clearly gives a shit. That dude loves basketball which is usually a good predictor for becoming a better player.

Definitely. He's having fun out there, even when he's mixing it up.

As a teammate, you love hooping with guys like that. They lighten the mood, make it more fun, make it easier to just go out and play.

 

[julius]

Dude, he's Magic Hansen!

I'm claiming this today if this catches on.

 

[kjironman1]

There’s already been several teams that have admitted they were going to grab him from #18-26 so your point is totally moot. You’re just recycling the same narrative that espn came up with on draft day.

Several? I heard of possibly one that might have been interested. Not several.

 

[kjironman1]

We know you’re really going to NV for the Brothels.

Of course.