Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter summarizes Yao Ming's performance and the Lakers' strategy in a basketball game. Key points:. - The Lakers' strategy involves Damon Jones lofting the ball to Yao Ming in the low post, with Huo Yi Bo Ge drawing the defense. - Yao Ming is able to score effectively, either driving to the baseline or taking jump shots that the defense cannot block. When the perimeter players collapse on him, he passes the ball out. - Yao Ming previously bulked up from 295 to 310 pounds, which led to a foot injury, but he is now 8 kg lighter and still dominant in the low post. - Yao Ming was efficient even before the weight gain, averaging 18.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game in the 2004-2005 season. - In the playoffs, Yao Ming had his most efficient performance, averaging 21.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks while shooting 65.5%. - The Knicks lack interior size to match up with Yao Ming, and he outperformed their players. - Yao Ming criticized former coach Larry Brown for not utilizing him properly, while praising current coach Jerry Yang for arranging suitable tactics.

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