The Basketball Court Swordsman

"We will be under great pressure next season."

"Well, so many incredible things have happened this summer."

The two men looked at each other, followed by a silence for two minutes.

"If we can't win the championship next season...Will you choose to coach for another year? You will be very unwilling to leave like this." Byrd finished, shook his head gently.

It's not that the "Force King" is not confident, but next season, the Pacers' competitors are too strong.

Put aside the west, just talk about the east.

The Celtics are the first big obstacle. Tatum and Jaylen Brown have shown their talents last season. This season, when Irving and Hayward return from injury, God knows how high the Celtics can reach.

If the Pacers and the healthy Celtics meet in the playoffs next season, the Pacers will never be able to sweep each other 4-0.

Of course, how can you forget the Toronto Raptors? The problem with the Raptors has always been that DeRozan and Lowry can't fight each other at a critical moment. But now, DeRozan becomes Leonard, and the Raptors' biggest problem is solved.

When the need to fight the giant planet and the stars to dominate the field, Leonard's ability to end the game is more than a star and a half better than DeRo. Leonard was the Pacers after all, and Bird knew his strength too well.

In addition to the Celtics and Raptors, the status of the Philadelphia 76ers next season should not be underestimated. This summer, the 76ers added many experienced puzzle players. As long as Embiid and Ben Simmons play steadily, the 76ers will not be easily defeated.

In the past, the Pacers were basically an opponent of James in the East. But now, the situation has changed. The rise of the Eastern power, the Eastern Conference playoffs become no longer safe.

Moreover, even if the Pacers managed to break out of the East, they would still have to face the Warriors with the Big Five!

It is no exaggeration to say that even without the addition of Cousins, the Warriors are still the most powerful team to win the championship next season. Last season, the Pacers and the Warriors reached the tie-break before they decided the winner. With the addition of that big guy, the Warriors seem to have lost the title of the championship next season.

Before Cousins ​​joined, the Warriors already had 4 All-Star players. In NBA history, there are only a handful of teams that can have 4 All-Stars at the same time.

Now, the Warriors have one more All-Star player. The last time a team had 5 All-Stars at the same time was the Celtics of the 1975-76 season. For the first time in 43 years, the starting five were all All-Stars. The NBA is afraid that it is really going to end.

Such a lineup that I dare not imagine in the game was stupefied by the Warriors.

In the case of other teams have received great reinforcement, the Pacers instead left Paul. So, it's not Bird who is counseling, but the situation is really unfavorable for the Pacers.

Therefore, he asked Henson that question: "If we can't win next season...Will you choose to coach for another year?"

Henson looked at Bird, but didn't immediately answer. He also knows that next season will be full of challenges for the Pacers. But don't forget, the Pacers players have been growing.

The same as before, although the Pacers did not make a big move in the transfer market. But there is absolutely no arc of progress in the league, comparable to the Pacers.

Siakam, Kuzma, Bogdanovic, Brogdon, Antetokounmpo and even Paul George! They are still improving!

It's not always true who will win next season!

Therefore, Henson shook his head at Bird, "No, next season will be my last year. Moreover, I will not lose the championship."

We've stuck to the last lap, so why are we willing to let others overtake?

The starting five Tigers are all All-Star Golden State Warriors? Well, let's try it!

Since Cousins ​​joined the Warriors, the NBA transfer market began to calm down.

Throughout August, the sport of basketball finally felt like saying goodbye to the fans, and there was no more big news. Of course, fans also complain from time to time, saying that next season's NBA is not worth seeing.

Because the other 29 teams in the league seem to be the foil for the Golden State Warriors.

Henson did not care about these complaints, nor did he think about the "five-star warriors", but devoted himself wholeheartedly to his vacation.

It is precisely because next season is bound to be extremely difficult to play, so Henson has to hurry up and enjoy this few family time. When the training camp of the new season begins, Henson will devote himself wholeheartedly to the tough battle of the new season.

This is his last season, but it may also be the hardest season he has ever played.

After traveling around Europe, Henson and his family returned to the United States for the last stop and came to Miami.

At this time, the time has come to the end of August. Playing in Miami for another week, Henson should go to work on the new season summer training camp.

With Paul leaving, Henson wants Antetokounmpo to play the number one position next season. Therefore, the summer training camp this summer is very important. Whether the players can adapt to the new style of play and system depends on the effectiveness of the training camp this season.

Hearing that the Hensons are coming to Miami, Wade naturally treated them very warmly.

This summer, Wade stayed in Miami with a basic salary contract of $2.4 million a year. Be regarded as popular.

People are discussing how long Wade can play and whether this will be his last season.

And Henson may be the first to get the answer besides Wade's family.

"You mean...you are ready to retire after playing this season?" Henson looked at Wade, although he never worked with Wade, the two were once the biggest opponents. But I don't know why, Henson is actually very sorry.

This alliance will lack a touch of scenery.

"Yeah, I can't move anymore. People, sometimes I have to obey the old. Speaking of which, you still owe me at least two championships, Henson!" Wade and Henson joked, it seems Wade has long been relieved about retirement.

"Hey, if you are willing to come to the Pacers coaching staff, like Nash, maybe I can return the two championships to you... well, it may never be." Henson Halfway through, suddenly changed his words.

At that moment, he almost forgot that he would retire after this season.

"Forget it, it's rare to come once, let's not talk about work. This week, have fun in Miami, I will find a guide for you, and I will definitely let you play Miami upright." Wade smiled and raised his glass. , Henson found that the guy's cheek seemed to be bigger again...

Although Wade and Henson were once the worst enemies, his enthusiasm did not surprise Henson in the least. After all, a great career requires a great opponent in addition to great glory.

And Henson has long been a part of Wade's great career. Do you think Wade is not enthusiastic about a person who is pivotal in his career?

After playing in Miami for a week, Henson officially returned to work. The players will not report until mid-September, but the coaching staff must arrange a detailed training plan before then.

On September 16, the day the NBA summer training camp began, Wade released a video announcing that the new season would be the last season of his career.

In the recorded video, Wade said: "This is the hardest decision I have ever made, but it is also one of the best decisions I have ever made. I asked myself, why not? From my family to Fans all over the world, I have been listening to them saying what I should do and what I should not do. But I always do things in my own way, whether it is a good thing or a bad thing, I can have today, It's because I have been doing what I think is the most right thing for me and my family."

"My feeling is right. I think it's time to invite you to dance the last dance together. For the last season, that's it."

Wade's video made countless fans cry. The retirement of a great player is always sad. And Wade's "last dance" metaphor will certainly be regarded as a classic.

But people never thought that Wade's retirement video was just an "appetizer."

September 17, the day after Wade announced that he would retire after this season. The social media of Indiana Pacers meritorious coach Henson Joe also exploded. Due to the excessive number of reposts and comments, iNS officials even restricted fans’ comments on Henson’s dynamic.

Henson's motion is not recorded as carefully as Wade, but only a simple sentence.

"On the last lap of my career, I still want to be Pacers!"

At least this time, Henson no longer left without saying goodbye.