The Basketball Court Swordsman

December 14, 2011, the day before the start of the NBA regular season. In TN.T's NBAinsdie program, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith are doing NBA previews for the new season as always.

Of course, this year's season preview will be more lively, because the "big sharks" O'Neal, who has retired from the Celtics, joined this funny organization.

Today’s episode is very long, because the three will give all 30 teams a pre-season preview. Some teams may just sum up in a few sentences, but some teams take a long time to talk. For example, the Indiana Pacers in the Central Division.

"Next, let's talk about the Indiana Pacers!" As soon as Kenny Smith finished speaking, the photographer gave Barkley a close-up.

There is no doubt that the picture of Barkley running naked in the studio because of a bet with Henson last season has become Barkley's "signature". At the mention of the Pacers, Barkley's face immediately darkened.

"Indiana Pacers, an amazing team. From the head coach to the players, it is amazing. After they introduced David West and Chris Paul this summer, the Pacers have become the upstarts in the East. ." O'Neill deliberately repeated the Pacers' operations this summer, just to see how Barkley would answer.

"Upstart? A Chris Paul and a David West can indeed keep the Pacers in the playoffs. But that's all, don’t forget, the two have been the best in the past. Good results, but only the Western Conference semifinals." Sure enough, Barkley began to pick.

"Let's see what the Pacers have done this offseason. They sent out Holiday, who played at the level of last season, sent away the core of the team, the locker room leader, and several times last season. Daniel Granger, who helped the team win! By the way, I have to remind one more thing. These two people were the two most important points for the Pacers last season! Of course, Mike Dunleavy was caused by the cap space. With his departure, Coach Henson will not even be able to find a reliable shooter at a critical moment."

"But they got Paul and West." Facing Barkley's disdain, O'Neal deliberately lifted the bar.

"If the Pacers get Paul and West while retaining last season's lineup, they might look a little bit like. But in the case of hollowing out the original core of the team, they got two. The core of the team, this is extremely stupid. Why did Kobe not want to go to Chicago? Because he knew that the Bulls without Lor Deng are not as good as the Lakers. By the same token, without Holiday, Dunleavy and Granger. Pacers, I don't know what they are like."

Henson stared at the TV with gusto, but the screen suddenly went black. It turned out that An Jiali picked up the remote control board and turned off the TV, and brought Henson a plate of steaming steak.

"I don't understand. Why do you like watching TV shows that say bad things about you so much, but ignore your praise." An Jiali shook her head.

Due to the suspension, it is Christmas at the beginning of the new NBA season. Henson was very busy during the offseason, so he and An Jiali have not seen each other for a long time. So as soon as Christmas was off, An Jiali ran to Henson.

"I don't know why I like to watch people say bad things about me, maybe it's because I have some unusual tendencies, my queen." Henson said, grabbing An Jiali's calf, almost to Ann Belle threw herself on the sofa.

"Henson! Eat first! You have to direct the game tomorrow!" An Jiali blushed, pulled out her long leg, cut a steak and inserted it into Henson's mouth.

"Hmm...it’s been a long time since I had a hot steak. Unknowingly, have you been busy until Christmas? This offseason, I really have to thank your father for his help. Otherwise, things won’t go so smoothly. "Henson chatted with An Jiali while chewing the juicy beef in his mouth.

"My dad? He doesn't understand player trading. Moreover, he actually asked you to go out to negotiate! Damn it, obviously flying around negotiation is not the job of the head coach at all." Thinking of the days when he couldn't see Henson, An Jiali is still a little dissatisfied with her father's arrangement. help? It's not much help.

Of the 30 coaches in the league, Henson may be the only one who will do his best to do everything by himself. Where is there a father who would treat his daughter's boyfriend like this.

"If it weren't for your father, we wouldn't be able to rob David West. At that time, the Celtics' price was 27 million in 3 years. We must be higher than this bid to succeed. And the team boss Herb Te was a little hesitant. As a result, your father directly offered a two-year $20 million contract and promised to bear most of the costs. West saw our sincerity and put on the Pacers jersey. ."

For this matter, Henson is still very grateful to Vivic. He didn't break his promise. In the free agency market, he did give Henson and Bird a cheque to spend enough. Some people share the burden for Herbert, and he is also very willing to sign star players for a big price.

"Well, Henson, don't want to work anymore. You say it again, that...just...what did you call me just now?" An Jiali flushed and looked at it with expectant eyes Henson, made Henson confused.

"what?"

"That's when I asked you, you said, you have a certain...inclination? Then you call me...the queen? Do you really like it? Like that kind of being... ."

"Cough cough cough cough!" Henson was so scared that he almost didn't choke to death with beef. Some jokes, it's better not to mess around.

Christmas Day, December 25, 2011. At the same time, it is also the beginning of the 2011-2012 NBA regular season.

At 8 pm, Henson walked into the team's locker room. At this point, the players are all ready and are chatting. With Paul and West in, the dressing room looks very organized. You know, these two old captains may be more like a leader than Granger. The only thing they need is to spend time getting acquainted with other people.

"Boss, what's the matter with your hand?" After Henson walked in, the keen Paul immediately found the red scar on Henson's forearm.

Henson blushed, remembering the joke that An Jia Lixin thought was a real joke yesterday, and tore off his shirt sleeve in shame, "It's nothing, cough cough, come here, I'll say it again and finally deploy!"

Paul squinted in doubt. It seems that coach Henson Joe’s private life is very interesting.

"Guys, the new season has begun. I know everyone has waited long enough. I also know that Barkley washed us out on the show yesterday. Of course, many people also find it difficult for us to replicate last season's Miracle. But fortunately, in an hour, we can tell the world that these remarks are all shit!"

After Henson finished speaking, the players nodded in agreement. Paul likes this feeling, the feeling that the whole team is holding a sigh of relief, ready to rush out to kill!

"The Detroit people are eager for Ronnie Stuckey to kill us in the opener against the Pistons. No way, after this offseason, Chris's joining has made us a public enemy of the people. George, you don't need me to say that you know. What should I do. Strangle that kid to death. You don't want to be his background board, do you?"

"Give it to me, boss." George patted his chest. Although Stucky is now the Pistons' top card, George is not afraid.

"Then, David, I want you to have more positions on the inside and torture Jerebko as much as you want. That little guy's one-on-one defense is a problem in the inside. Tell him what is a real goal at the basket. . Of course, you have to stick to him on the defensive end. His three-pointer is not a joke."

David West did not speak, but just nodded. In private, West is actually quite quiet, which is in contrast to his tough style on the court.

"Chris, control the rhythm. Take a counterattack if you have a chance, and attack again if you don't have a chance. This is your first time as a Pacers player in the Conseco Arena, feel the Pacers fans Enthusiasm." For Paul, Henson just confessed a few words casually. To say who in this locker room reassures Henson is undoubtedly Paul, even if he has the shortest time to practice with the team.

"I will also let them see how good I am." Paul shrugged, his expression relaxed.

"Okay, let's go on the court. The Pistons are not a strong team, but that doesn't mean we can relax. Today's game, you must not only win, but also beautiful! Use this game to tell the entire league, the Indiana Pacers, Has risen."

Henson's soothing tone calmed down some nervous players slowly, and there was no need to release too much passion from the players to deal with the Pistons.

After he finished speaking, Paul rushed out of the locker room with the players. As soon as the locker room door opened, the shouts of fans flooded Henson's ears.

I heard that the front volleyball ticket for this game has been fired to 30,000 US dollars, and the other positions have also been snapped up early.

Perhaps this is the attraction of the superstars. The Pacers fans are already loyal. After the introduction of Paul this season, the fans can't wait to see the "Queen Bee" style.

"Let's go Frank, we can't mess up today. After the introduction of Paul, the whole world is waiting to see us embarrassed." After the players were gone, Henson also stood up.

The question An Jiali asked him yesterday, he didn't really have any special inclinations.

Just watching others say that he is not, Henson has more motivation to fight back! What he likes most is to admire the surprised expressions of those guys who despise themselves after winning!

Henson and Vogel had just walked into the court when he was stopped by his old friend, T.NT's famous sideline reporter "Man in Caiyi" Sager.

"Why don't you interview Chris Paul?" Henson naturally joked with Sager.

"Everyone knows that you are the biggest star in Indianapolis."

"Then Mr. Sager, what stupid questions do you have to ask me today."

"Hahahahahaha, just one question! Against the first opponent Pistons, what aspects do the team need to pay attention to in order to secure a victory?"

Everyone is very concerned about this issue, regardless of the Pacers lineup is better, but the personnel changes are large and the running time is short. Didn't the Heat, which formed the Big Three at the beginning of last season, also played in a mess? This is why, many people feel that the Pacers will suffer.

"Hmm..." Henson touched his chin and made a look of thinking hard, "You have asked me, I never thought about this question. Because from the beginning to the end, I was thinking Both, how many points can we win, not whether we can win."