Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. Yang Rui invites Little Ao Ni Er, Ka Te, Mai Di, and Xi Bo Du to lunch, intending to mentor the newcomers while Xi Bo Du observes. He breaks the traditional coach-player boundaries by dining with them, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. He assigns specific roles: Ao Ni Er is to become the inside game core, Ka Te must improve his defense, and Mai Di is encouraged to excel as the sixth man despite health concerns. They discuss offensive strategies, focusing on efficiency over statistics, and Yang Rui highlights that defense is crucial for success. Xi Bo Du expresses curiosity about lineup changes, and Yang Rui notes that adaptability is key against different opponents. The chapter highlights Yang Rui's leadership style and his efforts to motivate and develop the young players. .

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