Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter revolves around the conflict between Kobe and Yang Rui. The league officials, led by Stern, convene a meeting to discuss Kobe's situation, and they all agree that Kobe is in trouble. Yang Rui, a major shareholder of Facebook, has the power to smear Kobe, and the officials are concerned that he might publicly criticize the NBA on Facebook. Yang Rui gives Kobe three chances to apologize and show remorse, but Kobe refuses to back down. Instead, he participates in the All-Star Game and earns the MVP award, further solidifying his determination to prove his strength. The rift between Kobe and Yang Rui continues to grow, with Kobe becoming increasingly isolated from the team. The players' performance suffers, and the team's coordination is affected. The conflict between Kobe and Yi Ge Da La also escalates, with Yi Ge Da La feeling undervalued and unappreciated by Kobe. The chapter ends with the regular season coming to a close, and Kobe's stats are revealed. He averages 29.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, ranking second in the scoring charts behind Wade.

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