Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter discusses how Michael Jordan's mentality changed when he joined the Washington Wizards after his time with the Chicago Bulls. While with the Bulls, Jordan felt superior to everyone and could dominate. But with the Wizards, he became more of a "mere mortal." The coach, Yang Rui, proposed a plan where if the Wizards won a surprise championship next season, Yang could retire, but if they made the playoffs and showed potential, Jordan could play another year. Yang suggested Jordan could fake an injury to align with the team's need to tank for a high draft pick, which Jordan was reluctant to do as he wanted to leave an invincible impression. Overall, the chapter explores Jordan's changing mindset and the dynamics between him and the new coach.

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