The Basketball Court Swordsman

Chapter 159: : Meeting with the president

Although the Mavericks and Pacers game was still lively, the atmosphere was not at all popular. After all, the big men of the Mavericks have passed the age of entangled in a game, and the Mavericks coach Carlisle is not a senior "Joe Black".

The game is over, the two sides did not entangle too much, and the media of the two places did not have the same thoughts.

So, something very strange happened. The press conference after the end of the game was even more popular than the game itself! The various interviews and the speeches of individuals after the game occupied most of the news page instead.

"Well, that guy Carlisle is really a good coach." Seeing Carlisle's deliberately embarrassing speech in the news, Henson really liked his predecessor more and more.

After all, before O'Brien took office, the Pacers were coached by Carlisle. After O'Brien, the team fell into the hands of Henson. Speaking of which, the two still have some connections.

"I heard that Zac is now being questioned. His column site on eSPN has been drowned out by angry fans." Silas, who was sitting across Henson's desk, also smiled triumphantly. After working in the NBA for so many years, Silas was the first time he saw a well-known journalist who was crippled by a head coach.

"Really? That's great. That guy wanted to be famous, and now he got his wish." Henson put down the newspaper, in a good mood.

Yesterday's game not only let the Pacers put an end to the rumors, but also let Zack eaten away. More importantly, Paul George's performance made Henson extremely comfortable.

Three records broke career highs, Henson has seen the shadow of superstars in George. And it turns out that although George’s child didn’t say anything on the surface, he knew everything in his heart.

You said he is not worthy of the starting number two? Then play a match to show you. Henson is very fond of players who do not use actions to prove themselves with the media.

Therefore, Henson took over all the "important task" of talking nonsense with the media.

"Tsk tusk tusk, it seems that the hottest news figure after yesterday's game is still me." Henson said, turning the computer screen to Silas.

On the screen, Henson pointed to the media spitting photos very eye-catching. Of course, the word **** has also been enlarged and bold.

After all, throughout the history of the NBA, there may be few people as simple and rude as Henson.

Popovich is also very good at angering the media, but the old man relies on his cold humor. And Henson, undoubtedly relied on his directness. Even George Carl and Jerry Sloan may not have said such a "sensitive" term before.

"It is estimated that Byrd has received an league ticket now." Silas looked at Henson silently, and he seemed to feel quite honorable...

"Perhaps, or maybe they found that fines were of no use, so they didn't punish them at all. It was so cool to win yesterday, and I couldn't help but blurt out. The media **** said I was good, but they tried to mess up my dressing room. It's another matter." Henson smiled triumphantly, ready to get up and go out to see how the players are training.

But when he was about to stand up, the office phone rang. Henson checked the number. It was from Bird's office.

"It looks like the ticket has arrived." Henson curled his lips.

When Henson arrived at Bird's office, he discovered that this time the league's punishment for him may be more than just a fine.

"The president of the alliance wants to talk to me? What does this mean?" Henson was a little bit dumbfounded. He seemed to have suddenly returned to his school days. Byrd, the "class teacher", told Henson solemnly that the "Principal" wanted to talk to you.

"Just chat with you and tell you in their gentle tone that in the future, I will pay attention to the image of the alliance in front of the media." Byrd spread his hands, "rest assured, the president of the alliance will not swallow you raw."

"That's good, as long as there is no ban, it's easy to say anything." Henson let out a sigh, he thought he would be called to the stands. If it was just ordinary conversation, Henson wasn't nervous.

Father Stern is not young anymore, where can he be fierce? Speaking of grind, Henson is not targeting anyone, he is second only to Popovich.

"As long as you are ready, the club will definitely support you. But after all, the opponent is the president of the league. You should respect it tomorrow."

"Don't worry Bird, I won't stab Louzi. If there is nothing wrong, I will urge the team to train first."

"Wait." Byrd called Henson, his left hand was compared with two fingers, and his right hand opened with five fingers.

Byrd didn’t need to say anything about Henson. He was already fined for a $25,000 ticket...Yes, how could the league let it go so easily... ..

So, on February 5, in the Indiana Pacers' home game against the Orlando Magic, NBA Commissioner David Stern and Vice President Adam Xiaohua appeared on the Pacers bench.

It's not uncommon for NBA presidents to come to watch the game. And as early as a day ago, the media got the news. Between Henson's remarks a few days ago and the peculiarities of the Pacers team, Stern's visit to the Conseco Arena can not help but imaginative.

Since entering the millennium, the event that has the worst impact on the image of the NBA is the Palace of Auburn Hills fight between the Pacers and the Pistons. The Pacers of that year were considered to have a good chance of competing for the championship, but this big fight and Stern's iron-fisted punishment ended it all.

Therefore, many media also believe that Stern's trip is to "end" Henson. Now, maybe only the president of the alliance can douse Henson's fireworks.

"After tomorrow's game, Coach Henson Joe may suddenly become a docile kitten."

"Be patient, Henson's remarks may lead him to a big ticket."

"Finally, someone can finally take care of that unobtrusive guy."

Before the game started, the media were obviously not more concerned about the game itself. Of course they all know that Stern’s methods have always been iron fists, and they are never soft on things that damage the image of the alliance!

However, Stern, who was sitting in the stands at this time, had a smiling face, looking like a kind and harmless old man.

"It's very interesting, but I don't know what impact the league president will have on Coach Henson." Reggie Miller shook his head. The Pacers always seemed unable to make Stern worry.

In fact, the conversation between Stern and Henson was over before the game started. Stern had prepared a lot of rhetoric, but he was indeed prepared to severely condemn. But he didn't expect that Coach Henson, who always had moths, was so polite.

Originally, the serious meeting was so stunned that Henson turned into a comedy. Seeing his "serious" expression of repentance, and saying those unmarginal good things, Bird almost didn't hold back a laugh.

This guy Henson Joe is simply a typical talker and talker.

Under Henson's "sincere" attitude, the conversation ended before long. Stern even doubted whether the media had over-interpreted the Chinese gentleman. But Bird also found that the vice president next to Stern seemed not too cold about Henson's "performance".

"I don't like that guy." After the game kick-off, Xiao Hua next to Stern whispered.

"Why? He has a very personality, although occasionally he may overdo it." Stern still maintained a very professional smile, after all, now countless cameras are staring at him.

"Glittery tongue, full of horrible ideas. George Karl, Jerry Sloan and Popovich are all old, so they have a lot of restraint. But Henson Joe, I don't think he is a fuel-efficient lamp."

"Punishment was also penalized, we talked about it, we can't do more. Watch the game well, it seems that the Magic is in trouble again today. If Howard also leaves next season, it is estimated that there will be many small club owners. Write me a joint letter." Stern held his forehead. Compared to other things, Henson was really harmless to humans and animals.

As Stern said, the Magic are in trouble again. As long as the Magic meets the Pacers this season, they will always be in trouble.

Howard is no longer fighting alone, Jason Richardson and Ryan Anderson finally provided strong fire support for the "Warcraft" on the outside.

But even this is still not enough. George continued the excellent form of the previous game. His mid-range shot made Jason Richardson's scoring pointless.

You score two points over there, and when people come over, they will score three points on your head. In this way, you are doing useless work for as many points as you score.

And Horford is also a rare occasion to exhale in front of "Warcraft" today. Henson increased Horford's moving weight in the middle distance. As long as "Warcraft" does not come out, Horford will be a steady strike.

So the game has just finished three quarters and has lost suspense. The Magic trailed by 18 points, and it seems that the Magic players are not determined to come back.

In the end, the Pacers won the Magic 96-85 at home, winning five consecutive victories.

But after the game, the reporters were not concerned about the two teams' record, but waited for the president of the league, David Stern, to announce the verdict on Henson.

As a result, countless reporters flooded into the player channel and surrounded the gray-haired president of the league.

Henson has too many enemies. I don't know how many media have left a large page to prepare to make a fuss about Henson's fine. If you openly say the word **** in front of the media, you have to be suspended for three or five games! Among the reporters who interviewed Stern, Zach Lowe himself was naturally included!

However, when Stern announced that the league had fined Henson only $25,000, there was an instant turmoil in the player channel.

The meeting, which was fueled by the media beforehand, did not expect the result to be so painless!

Ten minutes later, the reporters saw Henson Joe with a smile on his face at the press conference after the game. What the media want to know most now is how Henson fooled his father so happy!

"It's another big win. My lads played really well, and the Pacers fans must also want to see this result. The Pacers are never docile little cats, especially at home."

After winning the ball and escaping the penalty, Henson looked in a good mood. It seems that the president of the alliance "tickled" him, but made him more comfortable...

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