Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter discusses the impact of the Spurs' consecutive playoff defeats and speculates on the potential retirements of Duncan, Ginobili, and Popovich. Duncan and Popovich intend to continue their careers, while Yang Rui acknowledges the Spurs' strength despite missing Danny Green, their best shooter and versatile defender. Yang Rui predicts the Nets will advance in the Eastern Conference Finals due to Yao Ming's dominance. The Cavaliers, criticized for their imbalanced roster and LeBron's reliance on others, face pressure to perform. In a crucial game, the Nets outplayed the Cavaliers, with Yao Ming overshadowing Bosh. The Cavaliers' struggles continue, culminating in their elimination after losing the series 2-4, with Bosh receiving blame for his poor performance.

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