Showing a close bond! The girlfriend of Yang Hansen shared a clip on social media of herself spinning courtside while holding the son of Damian Lillard, sparking widespread discussion online.

(Beijing, March 31) The girlfriend of Chinese basketball player Yang Hansen recently shared a post on social media, showing herself playing courtside with the son of Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. The lighthearted moment, where she was seen holding the child and spinning him around, quickly drew attention online.

Sports commentator Han Qiaosheng weighed in, praising Yang’s off-court relationships: “Yang Hansen is doing well—not only is he steady on the court, but he also builds strong connections off it. He’s clearly close with Lillard’s family, and even his girlfriend gets along with their child. That kind of emotional intelligence goes a long way in the NBA.”

This wasn’t the first time such interactions surfaced. Previously, Lillard himself had shared photos of similar moments on social media, highlighting the friendly relationship between the two sides.

Since being drafted to the Portland Trail Blazers, Yang’s girlfriend has remained by his side, frequently posting updates about his training and daily life. However, as Yang’s on-court performance has yet to fully meet expectations, some fans have directed criticism toward her online.

In response, she chose to push back. When one user mocked that they would soon return to the CBA, she replied bluntly: “You look down on the CBA? You wouldn’t make it there either.” Facing baseless accusations about money, she responded with sarcasm, saying, “Just because you don’t have it doesn’t mean others don’t.”

At the same time, some commentators have taken a more balanced view, noting that having a partner nearby while playing overseas can provide emotional stability and allow athletes to focus more on their performance—ultimately doing more good than harm.