Draymond Green on Tyler Hansbrough's NBA Struggles

0:00On March 27, Dremon Green recently broke down why Tyler Hansbro's stellar college career at North Carolina never fully clicked in the NBA. The former Tar Heel was a four-year standout, becoming the program's all-time leading scorer and leading them to the 2009 national title. He averaged over 20 points and nearly nine rebounds a game back then. Green, who faced Hansbro in that championship game with Michigan State, praised his college dominance first. Hansbro powered through defenders with raw strength and non-stop energy under coach Roy Williams, making him a go-to guy every night. But in the pros, things changed fast. Selected 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2009 draft, Hansbro spent seven seasons in the league, putting up just six, 0.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game on average. He flashed some scoring at times, but couldn't keep up with the bigger, faster big men. Green pointed out the key gaps. Hansbro's rugged style worked in college, but the NBA demanded more skill, athleticism

1:03and smoothness. No team was handing him the ball to bulldoze freely, and he struggled to lock into a clear row like most players have to. Hansbro retired in 2016 with a solid but unspectacular run, reminding us how the pro-leab exposes limits even for college legends. Roy highlights that success there doesn't guarantee the same here.