The Basketball Court Swordsman

Butler University is located 15 miles west of the suburbs of Indianapolis. Although it is not far from the city, there are no city buildings around Butler University.

The entire school is surrounded by green mountains. This place seems isolated from the world, but it is an inseparable part of Indianapolis.

Once, the most famous major at Butler University was pharmacy. But in recent years, Butler's college basketball career has also developed quite well. Several years ago, the limelight even surpassed Indiana University.

It's just a pity that since Brad Stevens left, Butler University basketball has become ordinary again. People all wish Stevens the same success in the NBA as in the NCAA, but unfortunately, the Cinderella myth of Butler University has not been reproduced in the NBA.

Since it is now mid-May, the school has closed for summer vacation. Therefore, the campus is empty and empty. Except for some students who are staying in school, there are just a few tourists who come to visit.

This campus surrounded by heavy mountains and forests is empty and quiet. It is really a good place to rest and relax.

So at this time, beside an artificial lake at Butler University. There are two men who seem to be quite old, sitting on the bench.

Both of them seem to be in their 30s or 40s, and they are certainly not students here. One of the white men looked a bit like a teacher, but the Chinese man beside him looked more like...more like a gangster who came out of the "Godfather" movie.

"It's just perfect here, isn't it? Quiet environment, beautiful scenery...There is no better place in this world than Butler University." On the bench, the white man leaned his head back. Looking at the blue sky above my head, I seemed to be able to forget all my worries in an instant.

This man was once the meritorious coach of the Butler University basketball team, and is also the current head coach of the Boston Celtics, Brad Stevens, one of the most successful young coaches in NBA history.

"It's beautiful. You should have taken me to a place like this long ago. If I could find such a pleasant place earlier, I might not have a heart attack."

Next to Stevens, the "Godfather" stared at the lake. His eyes are just like the artificial lake, bottomless.

"The Godfather" was a former high-achieving statistical student at Indiana University. Of course, his profession and major have nothing to do with him now. He is a basketball coach, no, it should be said that he is the godfather of basketball in Indianapolis!

And these two men who have made great contributions to the Indianapolis basketball career first met at Butler University.

At that time, Stevens was still an obscure university professor. As for Henson Joe, he was still a brazen hooligan.

"Come on, your heart disease is suppressed on the court, and it has nothing to do with not seeing the beautiful scenery. Are there few places you and An Jiali go to every year? An artificial lake in a university is not comparable to your world travel."

Stevens smiled and waved his hand, and continued to add: "When it comes to world travel, I really want to travel. This time, I'm going to England with my wife and children, to a place far away from basketball. I really am Too tired, Henson. I want to take a good rest, until the start of the new season training camp, I don’t want to touch basketball anymore."

"You missed an appointment, Brad." Henson was not at all interested in Stevens' travel plans. He looked at Stevens and said that seemed confusing, but everyone listened. If you understand.

Henson was right, Stevens missed the appointment.

Before the start of the playoffs, the last game of the regular season was at North Shore Gardens. Henson and Stevens made an appointment to play a game in the Eastern Conference Finals.

But just a day ago, with James' all-around data of 35 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, the Cavaliers once again slaughtered the Celtics away by 33 points. After this game, the Cavaliers have also turned the series total score to 4-1.

In other words, the Cleveland Cavaliers passed the hurdle of the Celtics and easily headed for the Eastern Conference finals.

And Henson's Pacers eliminated the Raptors with a total score of 4-0 early. Since the first match between the two sides, the Pacers have always had the upper hand. In the series against the Raptors, the Pacers can beat each other by more than 10 points in each game.

Kyle Lowry averaged only 12.3 points per game in the series, which is seriously inconsistent with his status in the team.

One is 4 to 0, and the other is 4 to 1. Two seemingly small scores, but let the two men sitting together embark on a completely different journey. Stevens is going to travel the world, and Henson must continue to deal with the two strongest teams in the league.

"Your team... has two games lost by more than 30 points. Brad, is LeBron James that strong?" Henson recalled the Celtics playing in the East. The experience of the semi-finals can only be described as terrible.

"The current LeBron is more mature than the one in the Heat, and at the same time, his physical condition has not regressed. So, yes, LeBron James is really strong. My team lost, lost. Convinced." Stevens looked at the artificial lake in front of him helplessly.

In fact, it's pretty words to lose convincingly. Stevens came to Butler University for a walk today, just to relax. Otherwise, he always feels flustered.

The Celtics played so well in the regular season this season, and Thomas Jr. also showed an MVP-level performance. However, Stevens still lost, and he couldn't even win a chance to play against Henson.

"Well, don't let LeBron interfere with our affairs, now it's fine, the Eastern Conference finals has become a rivalry between me and LeBron. When are you going to travel? Are you not participating in this year's draft?" Henson sighed. Then immediately broke the topic, not wanting to continue to block Stevens.

"Do I need to worry about draft matters? The old fox, Danny Angie, naturally has arrangements. I'm not like you, Henson. I am the head coach of the Celtics, but it's just the head coach."

"I really envy you kid, go play with peace of mind. When you come back, we should be preparing for the championship parade, hahahahaha!"

"Don't be so sure, Henson. Don't look at the Cavaliers ranking behind you and me in the regular season. They are only third. But in the playoffs, they are very different from the regular season. They are very strong, than we thought. Much stronger. So don’t take it lightly. Kill LeBron for me and say hello to him."

Henson nodded slightly, then stood up from the bench, "Don't worry, I thought I defeated LeBron and the Heat for three consecutive years. Time is almost up, I should prepare for the confrontational training in the afternoon. Thank you. 'S invitation, Brad. I think we can go out for a walk more together in the future."

After bidding farewell to Stevens, Henson drove his Cadillac towards the city.

In fact, without Stevens, Henson also knows how strong James is in this year's playoffs.

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, James had 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. In the second game, 39 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Although the Cavaliers lost in the third game, James still had 30+7 figures.

In the fourth and fifth games, James scored 38 and 36 points respectively.

There is no doubt that James, who did his best in the playoffs, and James who played "healthy basketball" in the regular season, are not the same level of athletes at all.

His existence is indeed a huge threat to Henson. But don’t forget, the Pacers’ striker and the Celtics’ striker are not at the same level.

The Celtics have to rely on Jay Crowder and rookies Jaylen Brown and James to die, but Henson is not so shabby. When Paul George and Antetokounmpo joined forces to defend one person. Henson believed that even if that person was LeBron James, it would not help!

Thinking of this, Henson couldn't help pushing the accelerator a little deeper. He can't wait to return to the basketball arena to prepare for tomorrow's Eastern Conference finals.

Now that the playoffs have been played, there is finally a somewhat decent opponent, and Henson is of course excited.

In the Eastern Conference Finals, James and Henson.

LeBron was right, this is their destiny.