Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The Clippers lost to the Spurs 104-116, with Paul being outplayed by Parker. However, they bounced back with wins against the Jazz and the Bobcats. Meanwhile, Yang Rui won the Best Original Screenplay award at the Oscars, giving a heartfelt speech. The Lakers are struggling, with infighting in the locker room and turmoil in the management after Jerry Buss's passing. Jim Buss is seen as an incompetent owner, and the team's players are unhappy, particularly Dwight Howard, who is at odds with Kobe. There are rumors of trading Howard, but the general manager insists they will wait until July to decide. The Lakers' gameplay is also suffering, with Kobe being criticized for not passing enough to his teammates and relying too much on isolation plays. Pau Gasol has spoken out about the need for a more balanced offense, but Kobe's persona has crumbled, and many believe he is a cancer to the team.

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