Pope of Basketball.

Summary

Ke Mi fans are devastated by the news of Ke Bi's injury, which will keep him out for the season. They express their pessimism about the Lakers' chances without him, with some even saying they won't watch the games anymore. In contrast, Yang Mi and Lake Mi fans remain optimistic, with 64% believing Yang Rui can lead the Lakers to the championship. The ESPN basketball expert panel also predicts the Lakers will not win the championship, citing the absence of two MVPs and their star player. However, Yang Rui is confident in his team's abilities and delivers a motivational speech to the players before the game. He assigns new roles to each player, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging them to take advantage of their strengths. Yang Rui tells Yao Ming to focus on high pick-and-rolls and inside coordination, while Andrei Iguodala is tasked with cutting to the basket and attacking strong. Paul, Louis Williams, and A Long Brooks are also given specific instructions to create space, catch and shoot, and attack boldly. Lamar Odom is praised for his selflessness and versatility, and the remaining players are reminded of their importance in fulfilling their responsibilities. The chapter ends with the players roaring in confidence, ready to take on the challenge of winning the championship without Ke Bi.

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