Pope of Basketball.

Summary

Yang Rui, giving a speech with his daughter Shelley, emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation and focused training for young basketball players. He highlights that physical ability alone is not enough for success in the NBA; understanding teamwork and strategy is crucial. A Chinese player asks how to find his position with average physical ability, prompting Yang Rui to demonstrate with Shelley making a three-pointer, illustrating the need for skill development. During training, a significant gap in physical conditioning is evident between Chinese and American players, with American players showing superior strength and athleticism. Yang Rui aims to instill a mindset in the players to think strategically on the court rather than rely solely on physical attributes. He identifies promising talents, such as the 205CM center Hu Jin Qiu, who needs to improve his physicality and shooting range, and Malik Newman, a standout shooting guard with scoring prowess, whom he advises to transition to point guard. Yang Rui builds relationships with the players, offering guidance and support, believing in their potential for growth and success in basketball.

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