Yang Hansen reveals how Yao Ming's advice to enjoy life guided his mindset ahead of his NBA debut with the Trail Blazers.

Players still say Yao Ming was a monster when he was healthy—huge, skilled, and impossible to move. He had a soft touch, could hit jumpers, and shut down the paint. The only thing that slowed him down ...

Portland Trail Blazers first-round pick Yang Hansen has quickly become a fan favorite during Summer League action, both in the United States and China. As he navigates life as an NBA rookie, he has a ...

Cuttino Mobley says former Houston Rockets teammate Yao Ming had Nikola Jokic-like passing skills but was held back by the team’s system.

Shaquille O'Neal, left, helps Yao Ming, right, with the fit of his jacket Thursday after the Hall president was unable to scale the heights of Yao's shoulders.

Advertisement Sport More than just talent needed to produce NBA's next Asian basketball superstar: Yao Ming "We need more competition to help us to see the world," said former NBA star Yao Ming.

Former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is a sports icon in Houston, both a former All-Star and the player who sparked worldwide interest in the city's basketball team. It seems Yao made a quick ...

Yao Ming wasn’t just tall — he was dominant, skilled, and way ahead of his time. From his footwork to his touch to his IQ, Yao could go toe-to-toe with the best bigs in the league. Injuries ...

Asian basketball lags behind US/Europe, evident in World Cup, Olympics, and NBA representation, with only three local-born players in the NBA. Yao Ming believes Asia can close the gap through ...

Chinese basketball star Yang Hansen turned 20 on Thursday, but the best birthday gift he could ask for arrived a day earlier: putting on the NBA draft cap after being picked in the first round.

His selection came 23 years to the day after Yao Ming was picked No.1 overall in 2002. While it’s too soon to compare him to Yao, Yang’s all-around game earned him a new nickname: The Chinese ...

In a press conference held Friday morning, the Portland Trail Blazers formally introduced Yang Hansen, their surprising No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.