Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. After a meeting, Scott Ma Kui provided Yang Rui with a list of nearly 100 free agents, including former NBA players, undrafted prospects, and young international players. Coach Thibodeau circled seven names and asked Yang Rui to select eight more for a final roster of fifteen. Yang Rui questioned the necessity of so many players, but Thibodeau explained that having more players allows for better talent identification through staggered play. While reviewing the list, Yang Rui was excited to see Ben Wallace's name, recognizing the potential opportunity. He ultimately decided on twelve players for the summer league, believing that a smaller group would reveal true talent. Xi Bo Du, his assistant, expressed concern about the responsibility Yang Rui would bear if things went poorly, but Yang Rui remained confident in his choices. .

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