Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. The chapter discusses the Lakers' recent victory, highlighting the players' confidence in their shooting skills without belittling their opponents. Coach Yang Rui acknowledges the immense pressure from the depth of talent on his team, mentioning players like Ku Ke and Di Ao who struggle for playing time despite their abilities. The NBA power rankings reveal the Lakers at the top, followed by the Suns and Spurs, indicating a resurgence of Western teams. The Bulls and Heat follow, with the Heat's performance suffering due to Grant's underwhelming contributions. Yang Rui remains focused on winning despite criticism from perfectionists who nitpick various aspects of life. The upcoming Christmas game between the Lakers and Heat is highly anticipated, especially due to the drama surrounding the "OK duo" of O'Neal and Kobe, with O'Neal facing pressure as he becomes a benchmark for Yao Ming. .

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