The Basketball Court Swordsman

When the Pacers players threw Henson into the air again and again, the on-site staff had already set up the temporary podium.

Adam Xiao Hua stood at the player's passage, watching all this. Although Xiao Hua now holds real power, according to the plan, he will not officially take office until February next year to become a well-justified NBA president. So this time there was still nothing to do with Xiao Hua.

Seeing the joy of the Pacers players, Xiao Hua couldn't help shook his head. I have to admit that Henson is a capable coach. You know, even a great coach like Popovich can't lead the team to complete the defense. The Pacers became the sixth team to achieve consecutive championships after the Bulls, Lakers, Pistons, Rockets and Celtics.

But the Pacers are perhaps the team least controlled by the league. From the coach to the players, the entire Pacers team is filled with an unruly atmosphere. And most importantly, Adam Xiao Hua is not optimistic about the commercial value of the Pacers.

The NBA is a sports league as well as a business league. Business leagues need super teams or super stars to attract the attention of fans. Although the Pacers are invincible, they are like a public enemy. Although Paul is a superstar, he has to admit that his popularity is still far from that of James and others.

At this time next year, it is time for Adam Xiao Hua to take the stage to present awards to the championship team. At that time, he really hopes to see another team, a more capable and "obedient" team, standing in front of him...

At this time on the podium, the Pacers players have gathered together wearing the championship commemorative T-shirts, and Pacers basketball operations chairman Larry Bird and Pacers owner Stephen Simon were present.

It stands to reason that, in front of so many bigwigs, Henson should stand relatively back. But in the Pacers, Henson can never retreat behind the scenes.

He was pushed to the forefront by the players and stood in a very conspicuous place. In this regard, Bird, a legend in Indianapolis, is a little envious.

"Good job, Henson. As soon as we go back tomorrow, we will talk to you about the contract renewal." On the podium, Bird hugged Henson.

Henson originally signed a three-year contract with the Pacers, and the contract expires after this year. Originally, most people thought that Henson would be dismissed if he couldn't survive the first year, but they didn't know that the "half-slapped" coach was about to sign another big contract.

"Thank you, Henson, this team is thriving because of you." After Bird, Stephen Simon also came up to congratulate.

Henson patted Simon's back hard. This season Henson used Stephen to carry the pot to fool others...In the days to come, the pot will be enough for him to carry. Patting the back is also Henson's greatest tribute to this big boss.

Amid the noise, the kind David Stern picked up the microphone. This means that the award ceremony is about to begin!

"First of all, let us dedicate our respect to the San Antonio Spurs! Without them, there would be no great opponents, there would be no such a wonderful finals!" Stern was still the same, and first mentioned the loser.

Only this time, Henson agreed with Stern's words. The Spurs are indeed worthy of respect. At least compared to last year's Thunder and Heat, the Spurs have not received the league's attention on the whistle. Popovich also gave Henson an experience of the finals that was both fulfilling and challenging.

"Now, let us congratulate the Indiana Pacers for their 2012-2013 NBA championship! At the same time, it is also their second championship trophy in team history! Congratulations!"

Stern finished speaking and handed the microphone to the reporter beside him. Then he picked up the O'Brien cup, ready to hand it to Stephen Simon.

Although there is no explicit stipulation, the NBA championship award is usually when the president hands the trophy to the team owner first. When the Mavericks won the championship in 2011, it was Cuban who lifted the championship trophy first. And Mavericks meritorious coach Rick Carlisle did not even make it to the podium.

But this time, the same as last year. Stephen did not take the O'Brien Cup, but learned from his father Herbert and pushed Henson to the forefront.

"Go, Henson, this is our tradition." Stephen pushed Henson, then clapped.

"Go and embrace the champion, boss!"

"Pick up, pick up!"

The players followed behind.

It is better to be respectful than Henson, Stephen Simon put it right. The head coach took the lead to win the O'Brien Cup. This is the tradition of the Pacers, a tradition created by him!

Henson lifted the heavy O'Brien Cup over his head from Stern's hands. Although there were not many Pacers fans in the ATT Center, Henson still heard enthusiastic cheers.

Later, he handed the trophy to the players behind him and consciously retreated aside.

"You don't seem to be very interested, Henson." Stephen saw Henson step aside, and he spoke curiously.

But as soon as he approached Henson, Stephen understood everything. The eyes of this Chinese coach are rosy...

Subsequently, as usual, the reporter interviewed the Pacers boss Stephen Simon on the podium. The question and answer between them will be heard by the entire arena.

The eSPN reporter's question is simple, "Can you tell us, what is the secret to the rapid rise of the Pacers?"

Stephen smiled very proudly. He turned his body to allow the camera to capture the players behind him, "My secret is the group of hardworking players behind him, the great coach Henson, and the lovely fans! Now, let us listen. Listen to the selection results of the most valuable player in the finals!"

Stephen handed the microphone back to the reporter, leading to the next topic by the way. FMVP, this year's FMVP selection is full of suspense.

Because of the entire finals, everyone on the Pacers played very evenly. Whether it's Paul, George, Leonard, or even Danny Green, they all played a decisive performance. Whoever gives this trophy seems to make sense.

David Stern returned to the crowd. This time, the old man did not talk nonsense, but blurted out a name, "Paul George!"

George was flattered when he heard his name. He stood there blankly, dumbfounded.

"Go, fool, go!" Horford patted George on the head, and the young Los Angeles tall and thin man finally recovered.

In the finals, he averaged 22.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 48.6%. Paul George's performance has always been very solid, although Horford has staged a lore shot, although Danny Green has tied the finals with the most three-pointers. But without George's stable output every game, they can't make great.

Take the game where the Pacers reversal in the second game of the series, for example, if George had not scored 11 points in a row, then Ray Allen would not have a three-pointer with a sword.

George walked shyly to Bill Russell's side, the young and thin man who took over the Finals Most Valuable Player trophy from the Lord of the Rings.

But afterwards, George did not raise the trophy above his head, but walked among his teammates and asked everyone to join him to raise the trophy above his head.

In George's view, there is no FMVP in this finals. Or, everyone is an FMVP!

"Another lanky defender from Los Angeles who created his own glory in Indianapolis. Let us congratulate Paul George. This is definitely a year of his career taking off!"

The award ceremony finally ended in this lively and extraordinary atmosphere. The O'Brien Cup and the FMVP trophy are undoubtedly the best trophies owned by the Pacers players.

After the players dispersed, Henson sat on the bench, lit a cigar, and looked at the empty court.

The taste of victory is so sweet.

When returning to the locker room, Stephen Simon had already prepared a box of fine champagne for the players. The Champagne War, this is an unavoidable "reserved item" after every NBA team wins the championship.

Unlike the last time waiting for the players to revel in the locker room, this time, Henson took the initiative to join the battle, and the visiting team locker room of the ATT Center was messed up.

After everyone sat on the ground wet and the champagne was squandered, Henson suddenly remembered something.

He stood up suddenly, and the players thought Henson was drinking too much. As everyone knows, he knocked on the big white board, as if to plan tactics.

"Guys, I have a plan, I don't know if you can help me finish it." Henson smiled thiefly.

Vogel shook his head, yes, he always had a plan.