Pope of Basketball.

Summary

After the championship parade, Yang Rui convenes the management team for the NBA Draft. He announces that he will personally handle all summer signings, focusing on the free market and planning to trade star players Fa Li De and Griffin, which raises concerns among the management about the team's competitiveness for the next season. Yang Rui argues that players with championship rings may lack motivation, preferring to pursue personal stats over team success. He defends the decision to trade Griffin, citing his average tactical role and injury risks, while highlighting the potential of signing new stars to maintain competitiveness. Yang Rui dismisses the need for high draft picks, believing the current draft class is overrated. He selects Zack LaVine with the 11th pick for his athleticism and offensive potential and expresses optimism about drafting Nicola Jokic in the second round, who could become a core player with improved defense. To address the center position next season, Yang Rui plans to sign experienced veterans, considering unrestricted free agent Paul Jia Suo Er and Huai Te Sai De, who has shown potential after playing in China. Yang Rui is confident in his strategy to strengthen the team without relying on high-risk players like Bosh.

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