Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter discusses the performance of various NBA teams and players during the playoffs. The Mavericks easily eliminated the Rockets 4-1, with their stars performing consistently. Dwight Howard struggled, averaging decent stats but suffering from poor free throw shooting, reflecting a decline in his career since leaving the Magic. The Nets were eliminated by the Wizards, with Yao Ming's performance declining and the team preparing for a rebuild. The Wizards showed improvement, led by Clay Thompson's strong play, while John Wall disappointed. The Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, faced criticism for their playoff exit, with James's behavior towards coach David Blatt highlighted as problematic. The chapter concludes with a critique of James's dual persona and his failure to respect coaching authority, suggesting a deeper issue within his character and leadership style.

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