PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The newest member of the Portland Trail Blazers was introduced in a press conference on Friday.
The Blazers’ surprise first-round pick Yang Hansen was introduced at 10 a.m.
The 19-year-old big man from China — who was initially projected as a second-round pick — was drafted #16 overall by the Blazers in the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday.
Hansen stands at 7-foot-1 and played in the Chinese Basketball Association last year, where he averaged 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. He was also an All-CBA first-team selection.
Watch the press conference live in the player above.
