Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter discusses the ongoing NBA regular season, highlighting internal conflicts within several teams as they struggle against the Clippers' dominance. - Nuggets: Andre Miller has a falling out with coach Brian Shaw, leading to his trade to the Wizards for Wei Sai Li. - Cavaliers: LeBron James and Mario Chalmers clash during a game, exacerbating tensions as Chalmers feels like a scapegoat. Despite the conflict, the Cavaliers won't trade Chalmers due to their weak point guard situation. - Lakers: Pau Gasol is frustrated with management for being on the trading block again, feeling undervalued. The Lakers struggle with coaching issues, as they retain Mike Brown despite internal chaos. - Clippers: The team enjoys harmony, with Blake Griffin excelling but facing strategic pressure from coach Yang Rui to adapt his play style. Yang emphasizes teamwork and efficient tactics, urging Griffin to focus on shooting and assisting rather than driving to the basket. The chapter concludes with Griffin questioning his role and future within the team, ultimately accepting the coach's authority in decision-making.

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