Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter discusses the challenges faced by Yao Ming, a popular NBA player from China. The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) is seen as a threat to Yao Ming's success, as they had previously tried to sabotage his entry into the NBA. There are also other organizations in China that want to profit from Yao Ming. To enter the NBA, Yao Ming had to buy out his contract with the Shanghai team, which reportedly cost around $10 million. The CBA had also proposed several "appropriate" conditions that made it difficult for Yao Ming to join the NBA. The chapter also mentions the concerns of Yang Rui, a commentator, who believes that the CBA and the Chinese national team coaches should not force Yao Ming to participate in low-level competitions, as it could lead to injury and an early end to his career.

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