Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. The chapter describes the busy two days leading up to the start of the regular season for the Knicks, focusing on the coaching staff's tasks and challenges. Fan Gan Di, the coach, struggles with his reliance on a limited rotation of players, which hinders the rookies' opportunities to shine. Yang Rui criticizes Fan Gan Di's coaching style, recalling past disappointments with his strategies that favored certain players while neglecting others. The rookies, particularly Atkins and Jackson, receive minimal playing time, affecting their performance. Yang Rui suggests starting Wo De at point guard to improve offensive flow, but Fan Gan Di remains hesitant, preferring a defensive-minded player. The chapter highlights the tension between the coaching staff's strategies and the need for a more balanced offensive approach as the season begins. .

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