Pope of Basketball.

Summary

Yang Rui stays home to care for his daughter, Xue Li, who turns one. They celebrate her birthday with a traditional Chinese custom called "grab the week," where various objects are placed in front of the child to predict her future. Xue Li shows no interest in the toys and clings to Yang Rui instead, leading to humorous exchanges about her future. Later, Yang Rui accompanies Stan to the hospital for a check-up, receiving good news about the health of the mother and twins. Despite his worries about having more children, he accepts his parental responsibilities. He declines an invitation to coach the US national basketball team, as the coaching staff changes and injuries plague the team. Injuries affect several key players, including Griffin and Paul, as the US team prepares for the Olympics, ultimately winning the championship with a perfect record. Meanwhile, the London Olympics face numerous organizational issues, leading to criticism and comparisons with the Beijing Olympics. As the NBA season approaches, Yang Rui visits film sets for upcoming movies and reflects on the short offseason. The Clippers hold their media day, signaling the start of the new season.

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