Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The Nets showed sportsmanship after their defeat, shaking hands with their opponents and congratulating them. Yang Rui, the Clippers' coach, was praised by his opponents and assistants alike for his exceptional coaching skills. He was awarded his ninth championship ring as head coach, surpassing Auerbach's record. Yang Rui's team, the Clippers, celebrated their championship win with a ceremony, where Paul was awarded the Finals MVP. In his speech, Paul thanked Yang Rui, calling him the best coach in the world. The fans also cheered for Yang Rui, with many shouting his name. After the ceremony, Yang Rui spoke to the media, discussing his feelings about winning and his opponents. He also apologized to Chinese fans for a past mistake, but his words were taken lightly due to his close relationship with Yao Ming. The Clippers' championship party was held on a yacht, where the team and staff celebrated with food, drinks, and music. However, the team's owner, Donald Sterling, made a racist comment, which Yang Rui found disturbing. Yang Rui also discussed the team's future with Sterling, explaining that they planned to let Paul go due to the team's strong roster and the potential to sign better players in the future. Yang Rui believed that Ku Li would become a stronger player than Paul and that the team didn't need two max contract point guards. The chapter ends with Yang Rui's thoughts on the team's future, including the possibility of a three-peat and the importance of the 2014 free agency market.

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