Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter discusses the Clippers breaking the NBA's historical winning streak record and closing in on the best regular season record, standing at 71 wins and 3 losses with 8 games remaining. Owner Donald Sterling expresses concerns about maximizing salaries for stars Curry and Griffin, prompting a discussion with Yang Rui about the financial implications of their contracts. Yang Rui explains the value of superstars and how their commercial worth far exceeds the additional salary costs. Despite Sterling's shortsightedness, he eventually recognizes the importance of retaining star players. The chapter also highlights the Clippers' journey through the season, including notable victories and losses, culminating in a record of 77 wins and 5 losses. Yang Rui's coaching is credited with transforming the team into a dominant force, leading to speculation about him winning the Best Coach award again.

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