Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. Yang Rui receives a call from Glen Grunwald, the Raptors' manager, who offers him the head coach position. Despite the Raptors' poor performance, Yang Rui sees potential in the team, especially with players like McGrady and Vince Carter. He proposes a one-year contract with performance-based conditions, betting that the Raptors will make the playoffs and average over 100 points per game. If successful, he seeks a voice in management decisions. Glen is intrigued but cautious about Yang Rui's ambitious goals. They discuss future plans, including acquiring overlooked talent. Yang Rui's confidence and vision impress Glen, and he commits to considering Yang Rui first if other teams express interest. After the call, Yang Rui feels a sense of achievement as he prepares to lead the Raptors, while his friend Thomas expresses excitement about joining him. .

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