The Basketball Court Swordsman

This year's NBA All-Star Weekend was not a lively event. Although Xiao Hua restructured the All-Star Weekend after coming to power, turning individual events such as the skill challenge, three-point contest, and slam dunk contest into a form of confrontation between the East and the West. But while the gimmick is full, the game is very ordinary.

The slam dunk contest made people sleepy and couldn't even find an impressive shot. Even if the three-pointer contest and the skill challenge add the confrontational elements of the East and the West, it is difficult to play tricks.

The biggest highlight of this year's All-Star weekend is probably the first time the league has adopted a short-sleeved jersey in the All-Star Game. However, the basketball game is never a fashion show. This kind of bright spot cannot stimulate the fans' "g-spot" at all.

Of course, this year's All-Star Weekend has not paid enough attention, and there is another reason Xiao Hua could not even think of-Henson Joe is preparing to make a comeback.

It stands to reason that Henson's comeback and All-Star Weekend are two unrelated things and should not affect each other. But it turns out that when fans expect Henson more than they expect in the All-Star Game, the impact will appear.

Now, the hottest topic in basketball is not the All-Stars, nor the star-studded players, nor the short-sleeved jerseys, but Henson Joe!

Everyone wants to know what kind of performance Henson will bring to everyone after being away from the stadium for three months. Therefore, the All-Star Weekend is not over yet, but fans are already looking forward to the Pacers' first game after the All-Star.

On February 18, the Pacers will play well at home against the Portland Trail Blazers this season, which has achieved 36 wins and 17 losses so far! The average price of a ticket for this game has been fired to US$1,500. Note that this is still the average price! In other words, the price of the front seat is much higher than this figure!

The All-Star Weekend is not over yet, and tickets for this regular season have already been pre-purchased. Among them, even the ViP boxes are full!

Indeed, the Blazers are a powerful force that cannot be ignored in the West this year. The rise of Damien Lillard, Aldridge's steady as always, coupled with the excellent performance of Batum and Pacers veteran Matthews, made the Blazers a very competitive team.

Don't look at the Trail Blazers currently ranked fifth in the Western Conference, but that's because the Western Conference is very competitive this year. If the Blazers are thrown into the East, they will be ranked third in the East with their record!

That's right, third in the East, second only to the Pacers and the Heat! It is known that the combat effectiveness of the Trail Blazers is more powerful than their ranking!

However, even if this is a strong dialogue and a focused duel, the game should not be so hot. The Trail Blazers VS Pacers are just a bonus. The real reason why this game is so popular is Henson!

After all, this is Henson's first game after three months, and people are beginning to miss the heroes of Coach Henson. Everyone wants to see what kind of performance the Pacers can do after Henson returns.

"Taking the limelight of the entire All-Star Weekend with one person's power, I have never seen such an amazing coach before!"

"The return of Henson Joe will definitely make many people nervous. Among them, the most unhappy is the Miami Heat. They just said they were ready to regain the top spot in the East, and Henson returned."

"I don't know whether coach Henson's head has become unresponsive after three months of rest. But I'm sure that even if he sits on the sidelines without saying anything, he can make the Pacers players one by one. Get excited!"

The media are also looking forward to Henson's return. Of course, more people are looking forward to Henson's embarrassment.

"Has played more than half of the season, and the team has won 70 wins when the team has lost 9 games? Did Coach Henson read more fairy tales while in the hospital?"

"Henson is still as arrogant as ever. The Pacers won 70 wins last season. It is really nothing to say. This season, the Pacers do not have the conditions to win 70 wins. Excessive self-confidence is stupid!"

"Henson just wanted to scare people. 70 wins? Thank God if the Pacers won't be overtaken by the Heat."

Henson's remarks at the press conference undoubtedly caused great controversy. These controversies have also created Henson's popularity.

With so much controversy and anticipation, the All-Star Weekend has become rather unattractive.

And Henson himself did not make any further response. He took the time to prepare for the first game after his return.

"Henson, about the game video..."

"It's okay, I can hold it. Don't worry, I won't make fun of my life." In the head coach's office at the 1st training hall of the Banker's Life Arena, Henson is studying videos of recent Blazers games.

Vogel said he would study the video and then give Henson a report directly, but Henson insisted on studying it himself.

It's not that Henson couldn't believe Vogel. If he couldn't believe Vogel, Vogel would have gotten off with Jim O'Brien. It's just that Henson is more willing to do it himself. No matter how well others report, it is after all others' understanding. To truly control the game, you must truly understand your opponent.

"Then you have to pay attention to rest. If you have another heart problem, I will be wanted by all of Indianapolis." Vogel shook his head helplessly. Henson was very stubborn. Once he decides to do something, even ten cows cannot be brought back.

"Don't worry, you don't know how harsh my life is now. As soon as I get home, Mr. Johnny Mars will check whether my heartbeat is normal. Then, I will eat a nutritious meal regularly. After that, I cannot work, but must rest in the living room. In serious cases, he will force me to watch "SpongeBob SquarePants."

"What!?..."SpongeBob SquarePants"?" Vogel looked dumbfounded.

"It's not over yet. By eight o'clock, I can finally start working. But at most until half past ten, the doctor will urge me to finish work as soon as he gets me the medicine. Then before eleven o'clock. , I must go to bed. If I don’t listen to him... how dare I. After all, I’m **** afraid of death.”

Vogel almost didn't laugh at Henson. This guy was always so optimistic. Speaking of my illness, it's like telling a joke.

"So don't worry about me, even if I want to overwork, I don't have that chance. My life is stuck to death, Frank, they won't even let me smoke cigars!"

Hearing this, Spike Lee, who was shooting on the side, couldn't help but laugh. The unruly Henson Joe also had a day of being "tamed".

During Henson's recovery, Spike Lee occasionally went to film Henson's daily life. Of course, in the principle of not disturbing Henson's rest, Spike Lee did not shoot so frequently. It wasn't until Henson returned that Spike Lee and his team resumed follow-up shooting.

Although Henson had some small accidents, Spike Lee didn't think it would make the documentary flaws.

Instead, he believes that this season will become even more legendary!

Looking at Spike Lee's camera, Henson's smile gradually disappeared. Fortunately, he agreed to let Spike Lee make a documentary for himself. Otherwise, who will record his last season...

"Frank."

"Ok?"

"Thanks for your hard work during this time."

"Don't say that, I'm quite guilty. The team's record this year is a far cry from the same period last year." Vogel waved his hand embarrassedly.

"You have done your best, this is the most important thing. It doesn't matter, we still have two months to get everything back on track. Now, we are going to start the first step to get back on track!"

"Re-make training plan?"

"No, we have to go to the hospital first. I have to see first, what's wrong with Leonard."

Injury once in 40 years? Displaced finger fracture? An indefinite truce?

Henson believes that after his return, with the badge, these will not be a problem!