Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter summarizes the following key events:. - Nina headed to Los Angeles for her development after graduating from middle school, while Yang Rui left Toronto with the team. - The incident where Nina was tackled by Yang Rui's bodyguard did not make the news. - The media focused on the Lakers players, with Kobe's popularity overshadowing Ka Te. Kobe gained the support of Chinese fans and became the number one star in the league. - Nike signed Kobe at a low price, and his new sneakers were very popular. The CEO of Adidas was upset about losing Kobe's contract. - Yao Ming's popularity and reputation skyrocketed, and he was expected to be the All-Star vote king. - The Lakers easily won several games, only facing a strong challenge from the Suns at home. The Suns showcased their strengths by hitting many three-pointers. - Kobe and Yao Ming executed a pick-and-roll play, and Kobe made an easy jumper. The Lakers employed a man-to-man defense, with Kobe closely guarding Arenas.

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