The Basketball Court Swordsman

"Who the **** broke the news!" Sitting in his office, Henson threw several newspapers on the table to the ground, looking very angry.

Silas, who was sitting across from Henson, was unmoved, because he had known that Henson would get angry. Nonsense, a normal person will get angry. The last thing the NBA coach wants to see is that the news about his team's locker room is revealed by the media. What's more, it's something that doesn't exist at all.

"It's inevitable, Henson. The Pacers are in the limelight this season. The reporters will definitely do everything possible to make news about us. Yes, it's'making' news." Silas spread his hands and walked. The writer has recently won one after another, getting rid of the haze of three consecutive defeats, and the magic's "excellent" performance has also attracted the attention of the public.

Seeing that the Pacers are about to fade out of people's vision like this, those reporters who use the Pacers as a cash cow will naturally not agree.

Since there is no news about the Pacers recently, make some news. And if you don't do it, you will definitely have to do it.

As a result, the day after the Pacers defeated the Timberwolves, Wesley Matthews was dissatisfied with the team's role, and rumors of the turbulence in the Pacers locker room swept the entire basketball circle.

"It's really a group of guys who don't have professional ethics." Henson shook his head, seeming to forget that he had no professional ethics for the sake of victory and his favorite player...

"I talked to Wesley, and he said he didn't mean that at all. But you know, once this kind of news is reported, the players' real thoughts become less important. Sometimes, even if they change clothes The room is okay, and there will be problems caused by reports. I see too many things out of nothing, Henson. I suggest that you still have to talk to Wesley and George in person."

Silas, as a person who claims that "I haven't done any job in the NBA", naturally he has seen a lot more things than Henson.

And once a team breaks out the problem of discord between the generals or the locker room turmoil, the blow to the team is almost devastating.

If you don’t talk far, just look at the nearest Anthony and George Karl, Jerry Sloan and Deron Williams, even Howard and Van Gundy. The original three powerful teams fell because of the mess in the locker room.

Although Matthews is not the Anthony of the Pacers, such rumors in the Pacers locker room, which has always been united, will undoubtedly affect the players.

"I see. Don’t worry. George and Wesley are both good guys. They will not affect their status because of the news fabricated by the reporters. Tell everyone in the coaching staff that all training is going according to plan. It never happened." Henson waved his hand and gradually calmed down from his anger.

Barkley, Rivers, Grand Van Gundy, Jaylen Rose... This season, countless people are waiting to see themselves embarrassed, but Henson has "disappointed" them without exception.

Now, a small reporter wants to bring himself down? It's ridiculous!

"By the way, who was the guy who interviewed Matthews yesterday?" Thinking of this, Henson suddenly found that he hadn't even figured out who the enemy was this time.

"Zac Lowe." Silas said the guy's name without hesitation, and seemed to be very familiar with it.

"Zach Lowe? This guy is a man or a ghost." Henson looked dumbfounded. It seems that he still knows too little about the reporter circle.

In fact, Zach Lowe is not a tabloid reporter. After all, it is impossible for ordinary tabloid reporters to qualify for sideline interviews. Moreover, the revelations of the tabloid reporters could not have caused so much influence.

Zach Lowe is a well-known basketball reporter for eSPN and one of the eSPN columnists. However, Zach is not so well-known compared to a reporter at the "great" level like Wonalowsky.

It can be said that this guy is a reporter caught between the quasi-first-line and the second-line, and he is currently in a state of failing.

Unlike Wonalowsky and others, Zach has very general credibility for reports on player transfers. But this guy seems to be better at reporting people's "housekeeping affairs", such as discord between players and players, discord between players and coaches.

Some time ago, the rumors about the discord between Cousins ​​and Tyreke Evans of the Kings came from this news.

But very coincidentally, Evans and Cousins ​​did not call. The two cores, one inside and one outside, who were given high expectations by the Kings, barely communicated on the court, and the relationship was very cold. So no matter whether this revelation is true or false, people are naturally more willing to believe what Zach said.

For this kind of false reports, the players are at a disadvantage. You said that the team's locker room is okay, people will think you are quibbling. And undoubtedly the way to break the rumors is that two people work together on the court to win the game.

Unfortunately, even if Cousins ​​and Evans really have no contradiction, it is difficult to work together, let alone win... Therefore, Cousins ​​and Evans fell into that kind of jump. Entering the Yellow River is also unclear.

But it is clear that the king who has not outstanding record has received too little attention. So this time, Zach turned his attention to the Pacers.

Wesley Matthews and Paul George are the kind of players who are not good at talking. Their hesitating performance in the face of reporters is likely to deepen their suspicions.

Zach’s abacus was playing very loudly, and it seemed that this was another dead end where he said what he said.

But he seems to have overlooked one point: Pacers coach Henson Joe, but he is very focused on the stability of the locker room.

On February 2, during the opening hours of the media during the Pacers training, many reporters rushed into the training ground to ask Henson this question.

"What do you want to say about rumors that Matthews is dissatisfied with the role of the team and the outside world that George is not worthy of the starting second position?"

"Nothing, don't talk nonsense." Henson didn't explain much, and sent a single sentence to the group of overly curious reporters.

However, according to Henson's previous speaking style, if this matter was false, then he would definitely not let go of the opportunity to take Zach Lowe in front of everyone.

Henson said in a few words today, this hastily speaking style, on the contrary, made reporters think about it.

So, after Henson refuted the rumors face to face, the incident intensified.

"Matthews was the Pacers' starting second position last season. He has always performed well, but this season he suddenly returned to the bench. Can you accept it instead?"

"I admit that George has made a lot of progress this season, but Coach Henson cannot ignore Matthews' efforts because of this. Henson Joe’s preference for Paul George has not been a secret, but this preference is likely to be ruined. Good locker room atmosphere for the Pacers."

"I have nothing to comment on this rumor. After we watched the Pacers and the defending champion Mavericks, we will know the truth."

The night before the game, Matthews was dissatisfied with the team's role positioning and the question of George's qualifications to start, which was pushed to a climax under the concerted "effort" of many reporters.

But in fact, Matthews and George also practiced three-pointers with two diligent "area rats" that night. For this kind of rumors made out of nothing, the two were extremely confused.

Where is Henson? He still didn't talk to Matthews and George. All day, Henson showed disdain for this rumor.

Perhaps the shaky collective of the king and individuals with a cold relationship such as Cousins ​​and Evans can easily be dispelled by rumors. But want to use rumors to disperse the Indiana Pacers? Henson can only say that Zach Lowe found the wrong cash cow.

Until February 3, before the Pacers and Mavericks game began, people still talked about this topic. And Henson, he just prepared for battle. Because of rumors, the Mavericks, a strong opponent, was not ignored.

Henson's inaction on rumors caused the players to focus on the game itself. Henson knows very well that if he has been emphasizing the rumors that are raging outside, it will deepen the impression of the players on the matter, but it will backfire.

But if this has not happened from the beginning to the end, the players will naturally not care too much. Even the head coach is indifferent to this matter, and the players still worry about it.

It wasn't until an hour before the start of the game, just as the players were about to warm up, Henson took the initiative to mention this topic in the locker room for the first time in three days.

"I know that there have been a lot of rumors about us recently. Why don't I care? Because I know very well that this is a means by which reporters try to make us mess up. I have nothing to explain about this. Go on the court and defend the title. The champion gave a beating, and then all the problems will disappear with the victory. I'm finished, let's warm up."

An understatement, Henson gave the entire locker room a reassurance. Among them, the two "parties" Matthews and George are extremely excited.

The last words Henson said obviously stimulated the nerves of the two of them-all problems will disappear with victory.

The more I describe the darker the problem, I simply won't explain it more. Use the performance on the court to make the rumors self-defeating. This is the message Henson conveyed to Matthews and George.

When Henson brought the players onto the court, a sideline reporter immediately found him. This reporter is no one else but the author of the whole thing, Zach Lowe.

From a long distance, Henson recognized that face. This guy seems to be conscientious, but he didn't expect to be a villain who likes to do things.

"Coach Henson, recent rumors about Matthews dissatisfaction with the team's positioning and playing time have been heated up. Although you have been avoiding this question, the rumors are real. Can you talk about what the rumors have produced for the team's preparations? Does it affect it?" Zach was smug, ready to see Henson's dilemma.

Henson also looked at Zac, looked directly into his eyes, and patted his shoulder, "Evasion? No, I just disdain. After all, who cares about this kind of unknown little reporter broke the news? Oh... ...Sorry, what's that...Mr. Jack, I didn't realize it was you."

Henson deliberately mispronounced Zach's name and expressed his disdain for him.

"No... unknown little reporter..." Zach felt like he had been hit critically.

Seeing the black line on the eSPN reporter's face, Henson turned away contentedly. The most important thing now is to direct the game.