Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. Wang Zhi Zhi was selected by the Dallas Mavericks as the 36th pick, exciting Chinese fans. The 53rd pick, Rodney Buford, was traded to the Heat. After the draft, Yang Rui and Thomas explored Washington, then Yang Rui visited Stan Na Katic's family in Aurora, Illinois. Stan Na’s parents had a complex history, having eloped due to ethnic tensions between Serbia and Croatia. During his visit, Yang Rui learned about the family's strong religious values and developed a bond with Stan Na's younger siblings. . In July, Raptors fans anticipated moves in free agency, but management struggled to attract veteran players willing to take pay cuts. They aimed for Charles Barkley, but he prioritized money. The Raptors signed point guard Dai Er-Ku Li and re-signed center Brad Miller, which Yang Rui supported. He was displeased with free agents rejecting the Raptors, vowing to blacklist them in the future. . Yang Rui suggested pursuing Earl-Bo Yi Jin Si, an undrafted rookie, to strengthen the team without overreaching for well-known players. He believed this tactic would enhance tactical depth. Glen agreed to follow Yang Rui's plan for the signing, recognizing the potential benefits. .

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