The Basketball Court Swordsman

The pre-season training camp went very smoothly. On the third day of the training camp, Henson improved a perfect training plan based on Becky Harmon's template. After doing this, the Pacers' pre-season training camp officially opened.

First of all, Henson took the lead in confirming the starting lineup for next season.

Chris Paul and Danny Green will team up with the back line. The striker is the strong point of the Pacers and is played by Paul George and Antetokounmpo. As for the center position, there is no doubt that Brook Lopez is naturally one of the key starters.

This lineup solves the space problem to the greatest extent. Danny Green is more able to create space than Oladipo, and Lopez next season will also become a space five. And when Paul, George and Antetokounmpo are on the court at the same time, Danny Green and Lopez do not have the ball.

On the fourth day after the start of the pre-season training camp, Victor Oladipo received a disturbing notice-the boss told you to go to the office.

When he heard the news from Becky Harmon, Oladipo felt as if he had returned to his student years. And the fear of being called into the office by the teacher spread over him again.

After being notified, Oladipo immediately put down his basketball and walked towards Henson's office. During this short journey, Oladipo thought about a lot of things, the most worrying of which was trading.

Oladipo knows very well that his performance last season was terrible, and his numbers have even declined compared to when he was in Magic.

For a young player, the constant cashing out of talent is the capital you can stay in the league. However, the data has declined from the previous year, which is extremely fatal for young players.

After Henson arrived, four players have been traded out. It turns out that he doesn't mind moving any role except those few cores. So Oladipo is worried that he will be traded again after struggling last season.

"Boom boom boom boom..." Just like that, Oladipo knocked on the door of Henson's office nervously.

"Enter!" Behind the door, there was a loud shout.

Oladipo took a deep breath and pushed the door in. He had prepared for the worst.

When the young player walked into Henson's office, Henson was staring at the computer screen with a cup of coffee. After seeing Oladipo come in, Henson just looked up and smiled slightly.

"Sit down, Victor, I have something to discuss with you." Henson pointed his chin to the chair opposite the desk, Oladipo smiled awkwardly and nodded, then immediately sat down honestly.

Oladipo glanced at the various materials scattered on Henson's desk, and saw a few names that made him feel bad.

Nikola Jokic, a potential center who was selected as the best rookie team last season. He has some of Horford's shadow, can organize and shoot three-pointers, he must be loved by Henson.

Pascal Siakam, a rookie this year, has shown great strength in the summer league. Siakam's ability is undoubtedly very in line with today's demand for insiders in this alliance.

Terry Rochelle, second-year point guard for the Celtics. Dare to fight and fight, the physical fitness is superb.

The rest of the documents were pressed underneath, so Oladipo could not see it. But these few names alone were enough to make Oladipo feel uneasy. And the scariest thing about these names is that Oladipo can be used to trade them...

Oladipo actually didn't want to leave the Pacers, because he didn't want to be kicked around like a ball. People always say that sports is business, but sports is also life.

Less than a year ago, he had just been sent away by magic, and at that moment, Oladipo could hardly not think that magic was targeting him. No matter what the reason, it is very hurtful to be given up by others.

The second reason is that when Oladipo University was spent in Indianapolis. He is familiar with it and loves it here, and the years when he played in Indianapolis also happened to be the era of the Pacers. Therefore, Oladipo has always been very eager to play for the Pacers.

For these two reasons, Oladipo grabbed his trouser legs tightly. He doesn't want to leave, he doesn't want to leave...

"Victor, come and see this video." While Oladipo was thinking about it, Henson turned the computer screen and faced Oladipo.

Oladipo's eyes widened in surprise, then hurriedly looked at the screen.

On the screen is a video of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Of course, judging from the jerseys on the Thunder players and the staffing of the Thunder, this should have been a video of the game several years ago.

Because on the court, Oladipo saw James Harden, who had not yet grown his beard and looked very young.

"Boss, I don't understand..." Oladipo looked dumbfounded, why? Do I have to take an exam before trading?

"Next season, Victor, I hope you can play the role that James Harden played in the Thunder, a super sixth man! This is what I want to discuss with you."

Seeing Henson's mysterious smile, Oladipo relaxed instantly, it turned out that he would not be traded!

"I know that the role of a substitute player may not be easy for you to accept. But you have to accept the fact that your performance in the starting lineup is not outstanding. But you can rest assured that Danny Green is just a fake Starting, your playing time will be longer than him. The reason why I transferred you to the bench is not because of your lack of ability, but I hope you can get more opportunities to attack with the ball. I know you like to play like this, right? ?"

"Yes, boss." Oladipo nodded. He was used by Vogel as an offensive offense last season, which really made him very uncomfortable.

Occasionally a few rounds can be played without the ball, but it is not uncomfortable for Oladipo to play without the ball for a whole season.

"I hope you can let go of your prejudices about the role of the bench, because the bench is not necessarily worse than the starting player. When you come off the bench, you can also play star-like performance. I believe in your ability, Victor. In fact, when you were the Pacers I talked about this deal myself. I just hope you can do well on the bench. If you believe me, then I assure you. Everything you lose will come back. You can do it, Victor."

After Henson finished his last sentence, Oladipo felt as if a string in his heart had been touched.

When Oladipo first went to play at Indiana University, no one knew how to pronounce his name.

Oladipo, Oladep, Olapido... and various other names.

His name was rarely mentioned in his freshman year. When he came to campus in the summer, many people happened to go to an event, and Oladipo practiced alone in the arena.

At that time, a buddy was about to walk out of the arena, and suddenly stopped by Oladipo to talk to him.

"It's so late, what are you doing here?" the man asked Oladipo.

"If I want to play in the NBA, I have to practice every night." Oladipo replied.

"Man," the man shook his head, "NBA? You still have a long way to go." After saying this, he walked out of the arena and continued to shake his head.

After entering the NBA, Oladipo's treatment has not improved much. The Magic felt he couldn't do it, so they abandoned him. After returning to Indianapolis last season, countless media also said he couldn't do it, which made him even more inferior. .

As if he was born a clown doomed to failure.

But today, the greatest coach in the history of the Pacers opposite said to him: "You can do it, Victor."

"Victor?" It wasn't until Henson called Oladipo again that the little black guard who was born in Maryland recovered.

"Huh? I'm here, boss!"

"What? Didn't you sleep last night? How about, do you think you can accept the role of the sixth person?"

"I can, boss! Don't worry, I won't let you down! Next season, I will do better than James Harden back then!" Oladipo replied loudly, looking like his morale boosted. .

This is the first time someone is so optimistic about his prospects since he became a basketball player! Oladipo naturally did not want to live up to the expectations of the legendary coach Henson!

"I look forward to your performance, Victor. Okay, let's go training. If you have any questions or difficulties, just tell me, understand?"

"Yes!"

After Oladipo was sent away, Henson smiled and shook his head. He knew that Oladipo was just like the group of players he had back then, all suffocating.

Once someone like him vents his breath, his strength cannot be underestimated.

In the afternoon, Henson called up all the players and coaches for a tactical meeting.

The meeting lasted for two and a half hours, and Henson spent about two and a half hours explaining to the players their respective responsibilities and team roles next season.

While people are still frantically touting the unparalleled Golden State Warriors, the former dynasty overlord has begun to rise unconsciously...

The arrival of the new season is getting closer and closer.