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After a lopsided season-opener and two lopsided exhibitions before that, we’re basking in the glow of the beginning of the Mark Pope era. It’s not just the basketball on the court that is refreshing; the postgame press conferences are almost as fun as we learn more about Pope as a coach and his unique approach to the game. Last night gave us some more great examples, starting with the moment he sat down at the podium. “Does this seat feel super short?” Pope said as he looked out at reporters with the mic at mouth level. “Can you guys see me? All right. I like it. I feel smaller!” That wholesom…