Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. The Knicks players began adapting to new tactics, practicing a simplified version of the Princeton offense, but struggled with fast breaks due to their preference for a slower pace. Yang Rui's suggestion to change player positions was rejected by the coaching staff. In 1997, strong teams focused on defense, while Yang Rui wanted to experiment with faster tactics, which were seen as unorthodox. The established strategy involved You Yin and Houston as main attackers, with Johnson and Ao Ke Li cutting to the basket. Meanwhile, Pi Peng's refusal to treat his foot injury created a rift with management, jeopardizing his season. Fei Er Jackson believed the 1997-98 season would be the last for the current team, emphasizing this with a tactical manual titled "The Last Dance." Despite the Bulls appearing old and weak, Yang Rui recognized this season as the Knicks' best chance for a championship and was determined to seize the opportunity. .

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