Pope of Basketball.

Summary

Yao Ming raised the MVP trophy, feeling a sense of accomplishment as he stood on the podium. Despite not being the strongest player, his MVP selection was justified compared to past choices like Nash, who won consecutive MVPs without reaching the Finals. Yang Rui reflected on the inefficiencies in the MVP voting system, noting that Yao Ming ranked third in efficiency this season. Yao's emotional intelligence helped him communicate effectively during his acceptance speech, thanking teammates and reporters, which maintained team harmony. Yang Rui, recognized as the best coach, felt he had reached a bottleneck with the Lakers and contemplated leaving after his contract expired. Media debates ignited over the strongest active player, with fans divided between Yao Ming and Ke Bi. The Lakers faced the Spurs, and despite expectations, Yang Rui's strategic use of Iguodala as a primary attacker disrupted the Spurs' plans. Iguodala's improved performance, aided by training with Ke Bi, allowed him to excel, scoring 15 points in a single quarter and surprising the Spurs.

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