Pope of Basketball.

Summary

Yang Rui reached out to Jerri-Ke Lang Ji Luo, the general manager of the American Basketball Association, to inquire about the absence of a training camp for the Chinese U16 team. The American Basketball Association's reluctance stemmed from the timing, as the U16 American Championship had concluded in mid-June, making a training camp seem unnecessary. Despite the Chinese team's impressive championship victory (130-31), they received little media attention due to the ongoing NBA Finals. Yang Rui, motivated by a desire to improve Chinese basketball and gain recognition, decided to sponsor the training camp himself. The camp was quickly organized to take place in Los Angeles at the Clippers' training facility, attracting interest from American players eager to showcase their skills. The media continued to cover Yang Rui's activities, linking him to both sports and entertainment news. As the camp commenced on August 8th, players from both the U16 teams and several young Clippers players participated, seeking to impress Yang Rui. Notably, Stephen Curry attended with his brother Seth, who was looking for an opportunity after going undrafted. Yang Rui recognized Seth's potential and was curious about the differences in their appearances. He also reassured other players that attendance was not mandatory, allowing those with injury histories to rest.

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