Teenager this week rejected comparison with legend Yao, while Lin Wei reportedly shone in workout with Dallas Mavericks
Chinese basketball prospect Yang Hansen has been urged to embrace comparisons with the legendary Yao Ming as he awaits his fate in this month’s NBA Draft.
The towering 19-year-old centre last month rejected any comparison with Yao, saying he had a gap to make up to be considered alongside the former Houston Rockets star, and did not have a similar playing style.
But Rich Paul, Yang’s agent in the United States, said the Qingdao Eagles starting centre, who averaged 16.6 points and 10.5 rebounds in 45 games last season, must aim to be like the eight-time NBA All-Star.
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