The Basketball Court Swordsman

On December 27th, Christmas just passed the third day.

Although Christmas has passed, the entire Indianapolis is still wrapped in a strong Christmas atmosphere.

The white snow, the colorful Christmas trees and the colorful buildings all reveal a festive and festive atmosphere.

As one of the most important buildings in Indianapolis, Bankers’ Life Arena is naturally beautifully arranged. Outside the arena, posters of players wearing Christmas clothes hung up. In the ticket hall of the arena, a five-meter-high Christmas tree has also become a mecca for tourists to take photos.

Today, the team’s training hall is also full of warm and festive atmosphere.

"Damn it, really!?"

When Antetokounmpo, who was the first to the training ground today, saw the situation in front of him, he felt a little unbelievable.

I saw a small Christmas tree in the corner of the training hall. And most importantly, the Christmas tree is actually full of gifts!

The players competed to discuss one by one, and in the end, Stephenson boldly stepped up and looked at the gift boxes. Only then discovered that there are corresponding names on the gift boxes. And, found a card sandwiched in the Christmas tree.

It says:

A gift for you.

——Henson Joe.

As a result, the players excitedly picked up the gift boxes one by one, and unpacked the gifts on the spot.

Stephenson received a cool lighter, and he was so happy.

Brogdon got a book written by an author he often mentioned in chats.

P.J. Tucker got a pair of limited edition sneakers, and Henson knew he liked it.

Lopez received a cartoon T-shirt. Well, Henson was also taken aback when he first learned of Lopez's clothing preferences.

In general, the players each received a different gift. Although the prices are different, the players will not feel unfair. After all, these small gifts are very suitable, and it can be seen that Henson prepared meticulously.

"I didn't expect the boss to be really interested."

"Yes, there was no Christmas tree when I left the training ground yesterday!"

"No wonder he resolutely refused to let us practice more yesterday. It turned out that someone secretly arranged this."

The players talked about it, although Henson was very strict on weekdays. However, there is no reason why he can get along well with the players.

While everyone was having fun with their gifts, Siakam scratched his head in a daze. Because under the Christmas tree, he did not find the gift box with his name on it.

"Without your gift? Shouldn't it!"

"Hey, did anyone get it wrong?"

"Could it be that the boss forgot to release it?"

"Impossible, the boss will never be careless."

The players argued for a long time and also searched for a while. In the end, however, nothing was achieved.

At this time, it was eight thirty in the morning. The door of the training hall was suddenly pushed open. You don't need to look at it to know that Henson must have arrived.

The Chinese coach is never late, but he never arrives early. At this time, everyone is used to it.

Today, everyone did not start to warm up, but stood neatly and looked at Henson. Henson also smiled at everyone, very satisfied with his masterpiece.

"So, you all received your own gifts?"

"Thank you, boss." The players answered in unison.

"By the way, Pascal did not find his gift, boss, are you..." After Paul left, George naturally became the team's locker room leader.

Therefore, this 13th stood up to ask questions for Siakam.

"Pascal's gift is a bit special. He will be able to receive his gift by two o'clock this afternoon."

Henson smiled mysteriously, then waved his hand to signal everyone to continue training.

So, at two o'clock in the afternoon that day, a large number of reporters poured into the Pacers training hall.

At this time, Siakam, who was holding the phone, smiled slyly.

On the screen of his mobile phone, the black and bold title has only a few simple words.

"Pascal Siakam was elected the best player of the Eastern Week for the first time in his career!"

He likes this gift very much!

"You thought he could achieve such an achievement?"

Bird leaned against the three-story handrail and looked at the training hall below. In the training hall, a large number of reporters flocked to the newly promoted player of the week Siakam.

Although he won the Player of the Week, the winners did not receive any material rewards, not even a small trophy. But such honors are much more precious to players than material rewards.

"Just kidding, I'm not a prophet, I don't know how that kid can do this." Beside Bird, there was a smiling Henson.

At the beginning, he took turns to take Antetokounmpo just to let the Greeks take a break and practice the boy Siakam by the way.

Who knows if one is not careful, Siakam took the best of the week back.

"It's really talented. A single bench starts for a week to get the best of the week. It is estimated that we can do it in the entire league."

"I said long ago that my boys are very good. I think with the depth of our lineup this year, it is not impossible to defeat the Five-Star Warriors!" Henson's eyes were firm, making Siakam the best of the week. Not his ultimate goal.

"Um... the five-star warriors, their lineup is really unfair to other teams. But to be honest, our bench players are also at the best level of the week, which is equally unfair to other teams. Look at it. Right, Henson. In the last three days...no, in the last week, both you and Siakam will be the protagonists of the media competing to report."

Henson smiled slightly. It's great to have so many talented players.

"Are you sure he is ready?"

"There is no doubt that he can play the game."

"Is the assessment detailed? We can't let him have another accident."

"No accidents, we have protected him very much."

"So, when can you fight?"

"At the end of January, maybe mid-January. In short, it won't be too long."

"Well... when the time comes, do you think we can break the Pacers' dominance in the league?"

"Of course, he came for this!"

"Well, I hope so. Then, hold a press conference this afternoon."

The above conversation happened between two older men. They are called Steve Cole and Bob Myers.

The former is the Warriors meritorious coach, and the latter is the Warriors general manager.

At this time, what they are discussing will most likely directly change the situation of the season.

In the afternoon, Cole and Miles held a press conference. This press conference completely missed Larry Bird's prediction.

Birdben said Henson and Siakam will be discussed by fans and the media for a whole week. However, that afternoon, when the Warriors' press conference was held, the popularity of Siakam and Henson dropped extremely.

At this time, the whole world is scrambling to report one thing-DeMarcus Cousins ​​is coming back!

After seeing this news, Henson instantly became extremely serious.

He knew that the truly terrible opponent this season was about to be born.