The Basketball Court Swordsman

This year's All-Star Weekend was completely screened by the Pacers.

In the beginning, before the All-Star Weekend, the news broke that the Pacers rejected the Lakers trade request. The news that 4 of the 10 All-Star starters have played for the Pacers have also been hotly discussed by the commentators.

Of course, everything that happened on the All-Star weekend has nothing to do with Henson. After all, Henson is notoriously not a fan of the All-Stars.

In Henson's concept, basketball is a competitive sport. One of the most important characteristics of competitive sports is competition. The All-Star Game was a completely non-competitive performance.

This year's All-Star Weekend, the league originally invited Henson to be the coach of the Eastern Stars, but Henson rejected it for "physical reasons." Considering Henson does have a history of heart disease, the league is not reluctant.

As a result, Henson's good friend and teacher Brad Stevens replaced him and participated in the All-Star Weekend as the coach of the Eastern Stars.

As for Henson, he spent a pleasant short vacation with his family in New Orleans.

While Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith were still discussing the delicate relationship between Antetokounmpo, Paul George, Leonard and Jimmy Butler in the New Orleans Arena, Henson Wandering in the French-speaking area of ​​New Orleans, feeling the unique style of this city.

New Orleans may not be the most prosperous city in the United States, but it is certainly the most exotic city.

300 years ago, French colonists built New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Later, New Orleans was secretly handed over to Spanish rule by the French government as a political gift, but returned to French jurisdiction 40 years later. Therefore, the culture of this city has multiple genes, and the covers of the buildings are also very distinctive, creating an American city full of exotic flavors.

There are many old French and troupe-style buildings left in the French District of New Orleans. This generation has become a tourist attraction in New Orleans. The ancient exotic style instantly contrasted here with the high-rise buildings of the metropolis.

Walking on the Royal Street in the French Quarter, Henson and An Jiali are shopping for local crocodile leather products.

Later, the family went to a small bar full of French style. But because the hall is too noisy, I'm afraid it will affect Emily's rest. Therefore, Henson and An Jiali opened a private room with a balcony.

On the balcony, the two ordered two glasses of wine, and then looked at the crowded situation underneath and the surrounding scenery, An Jiali smiled unconfidently.

"How long has our family been and haven't been together so leisurely."

"It's been a while, but it doesn't matter. There are still 4 months. This season is over." Henson took An Jiali's hand with the wedding ring, feeling a little ashamed.

Indeed, this season Henson did his best to balance work and family, but his busy work made him basically only at home with his wife and children. To put it bluntly, since the decision to return, Henson did not spend enough time with his family.

What's more, now he is the general manager and head coach and needs to be double busy.

"In three months, Emily will be one year old! By the time you are playing in the playoffs, I really hope you won't miss her birthday..."

Henson smiled without answering. Because he didn't dare to pack tickets, he would definitely be able to accompany his daughter on her birthday. If the Pacers happened to have a game on her birthday, then Henson would definitely not be able to leave.

In the regular season, Henson also allowed Becky Harmon and McMillan to carry the sword. But when it comes to the playoffs, that's definitely not a joke.

When he thought of this, Henson was full of guilt.

"In October this year, I will be 38 years old, Ann."

"I know, you are one year older." An Jiali smiled mischievously.

"Well... if I can, I don't think I will do it after 40."

"what?"

"If I can, I don't want to work in the NBA after 40. I will focus on business, of course, the most important thing is to focus on family."

"Do you mean to retire? But you have already retired once, Henson." An Jiali's tone was a bit teasing, she thought Henson was joking with herself.

"Yes, I retired once. But if there is a second time, I think it will leave forever. So, wait until I finish the last few years of contract, okay? I will give Bird an explanation, Then I will go home."

Looking at Henson's serious eyes, An Jiali also put away a hippie smile. She knew that Henson was talking to herself about business.

The woman didn't say anything, just held Henson's hand tightly. Then, the two looked at the hustle and bustle of Royal Street and the artists on the street.

This evening, it was really wonderful.

The All-Star in New Orleans ended perfectly, but Henson didn't even know whether the West team won or the East team won. Besides, he was not interested in knowing.

After coming back from New Orleans, perhaps because of the excessive temperature difference between the two places, Emily caught a cold again. What bothered Henson the most was that he could not accompany Emily and An Jiali to the hospital.

Because the end of the All-Star Weekend, it means that the regular season fight will continue. And the Pacers' first opponent after the All-Star game is still very difficult, but they just defeated their defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers just half a month ago!

The Cavaliers have a record of 39 wins and 16 losses. Their results are not even as good as the Spurs that are undergoing a renewal period.

But everyone knows that James is a smart man. He and his team usually don't work too hard in the regular season. James often played "healthy basketball" during the regular season, and only in the playoffs will he start the full mode.

Therefore, their actual strength is higher than this record.

In the tactical meeting room of the Banker’s Life Arena, Henson is gathering the team’s coaching staff to watch a video of the previous game.

Although James likes to play "health basketball", Henson is sure that James will use his full strength when he meets himself.

After all, he kept James out of the finals for three consecutive years. It is impossible for Henson to face such an opponent indifferently.

Therefore, the next game will be a big test for the Pacers.

On the big projection screen, the Cavaliers white shooter Korver hit a three-pointer again. His three-pointers until now are like stabbing Henson's heart again and again.

"As everyone knows, we were almost killed by Korver in the last game." Seeing this, Henson paused the video and finally spoke.

"James, Irving and Love are actually on par with our George, Antetokounmpo and Paul. So, it is Korver that actually determines the outcome of the game. So the next game is against the Cavaliers. , We need to make some targeted arrangements for this white shooter."

"Let a player follow him on the court and harass him on both the defensive and offensive ends. This should interrupt Korver's rhythm." As soon as Henson finished the idea, the clever Becky Harmon guessed it. What did Henson want to do.

"Yes, we need a person to pay attention to Korver throughout the game. He will get our ViP treatment. When a shooter loses physical strength and rhythm, he loses his only role." Henson said , Nodded approvingly at Becky Harmon.

"Then who is this person? Paul George?" On the other side, McMillan opened his hand.

"No, George has to deal with James. As for Kevin Love, I don't want Frye to defend him. In this case, Love will eat up all the rebounds. So, only one person will be available tomorrow. Come against Korver."

Henson smiled mysteriously, remembering a conversation he had with Oladipo in the office yesterday.