Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. On December 11th, Manager Ernie asked Van Gundy if he needed new players due to injuries. Van Gundy initially considered signing an aging veteran but ultimately decided against it after consulting with Yang Rui, believing it was unnecessary since injured players would return soon. Yang Rui’s influence helped Van Gundy avoid past mistakes and give rookies like Jackson and Moore a chance to play. Jackson, who had been training hard but rarely played, was excited to be told he would start that night. . During practice, Jackson and Moore focused on improving their three-point shooting, with Jackson impressively hitting 70% in training. Van Gundy then unveiled his game strategy, shocking the team by starting three rookies. The Knicks were facing a strong Timberwolves team featuring stars like Marbury and Garnett. Yang Rui felt anxious for Jackson, who would be up against Garnett, a formidable opponent. Van Gundy had reservations about the matchup, particularly with Garnett’s agility and height. Yang Rui advocated for a strategy focused on defending against the Timberwolves' shooters while allowing Garnett to score, hoping an offensive approach would secure the win. Van Gundy remained uncertain, hoping for the best outcome. .

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