The Basketball Court Swordsman

Steve Kerr is definitely one of the worst moods in the world. No one would have thought that the Five-Star Warriors would fall behind 0-2. They will return to the Oracle Arena with a huge disadvantage.

At the beginning of the season, almost 90% of the media were more optimistic about the Warriors' ability to win the championship. At that time, everyone exclaimed that the NBA was over. But the Warriors' experience this year is more bumpy than most people think.

In the regular season, they only won 50+ games, and they no longer swept the army in the playoffs. So far in the series, the Warriors have lost 6 games. The Pacers' loss record so far is still only 1.

This huge gap with people's expectations made the five-star warriors with a luxurious lineup be ignored by the media after Game 2 of the Finals.

"Facts have proved that dubious stacking of superstars is not the essence of basketball."

"Steve Kerr messed up everything. If Henson Joe were to coach this team, the Warriors wouldn't know how terrible it would be."

"The Warriors' rotation lineup is really too weak. Unless the five superstars can take on the heavy responsibilities, the situation will not get any better for the Warriors."

For a time, both the Warriors and Cole were pushed to the forefront. They returned to the Bay Area in disrepute, ready to pay their debts on their land.

Contrary to Steve Kerr, after the second time in the series, Henson Joe became a beloved person all over the world.

The end of the second game of the series means that Henson is getting closer and closer to his retirement.

The fans became very entangled. On the one hand, they hope Henson can play a few more games. On the other hand, they hope that Henson can end this **** series as soon as possible and win the O'Brien Cup.

In this struggling psychology, countless fans spontaneously gathered at the entrance of the Banker’s Life Arena and picked up banners.

"Henson, we hope to see you again next season."

The words on the banner are very simple, but full of emotion and dismay. This banner even attracted a lot of media attention. Of course, the Pacers will discuss this matter with interest between training sessions.

??? "I think if I were a fan, I would do the same..." Larry Bird said through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the office, looking at the banner swaying in the wind in the distance. ?

"It seems you don't want me to go?" Henson smiled jokingly. He never thought that one day he would be loved by fans.

???????? "You are really interesting to ask, Henson. All of Indianapolis, who wants you to go?" Byrd shook his head and looked away from the banner. ?

Henson smiled. He was very happy that he was admired by so many people. But no way, he had to go.

"If you don't want to leave, you don't have to retire with me. I didn't force you, Bird."

"Of course I know that no one can force me. But what is left of my basketball dynasty after you are gone? Besides, I am already an old man, Henson. Time has become too fast, and I can't do it anymore. ."

Bird smiled slightly, and sometimes it was a relief to stay out.

"The next two games, we are going to the Bay Area." Henson did not continue with such a heavy topic, but instead focused on the current game.

"Yeah, that **** place. Do you think you can end the game in the Bay Area? If that's the case, it will be the last two games of your career."

"Well...I really want to win, Bird. But knock out the Warriors 4-0? Please, that's fantastic. But I can fight for that to become the last two away games of my career! "

"You mean..."

"4 to 0 is a bit difficult, but 4 to 1 I think there is still hope. I will try to win the O'Brien Cup at home, and then... everything is over, Bird."

As Henson said, he couldn't help but look up again at the window, watching the fans gathered at the entrance of the arena and the banners swaying in the wind.

When he comes back to play the next time, maybe everything will be over.

The topic of whether Henson left behind has been heated up, and the heat of this topic has even overshadowed the General Administration itself.

???????? In the media, on the Internet, and even on the streets, discussions about whether Henson will eventually stay will never stop. ???? There are even betting companies that give Henson's go and leave the odds, so that everyone can bet on it.

In the history of the NBA, there has never been any head coach's retirement that can cause such an uproar.

Henson thought that whether he would retire was a conclusion. But it is obvious that the discussions in the media and the retention of fans will affect the psychology of the players.

Now, Henson can't let anything interfere with them, everyone must devote 100% to preparations for the finals.

Therefore, in order to end the discussion, Henson and Bird proposed, "I want to hold a press conference."

? This is a special press conference, because the people here are not only reporters, but also representatives of local Indianapolis fans. In other words, this is a press conference for the fans.

Because of the sudden incident, most of the local Indianapolis media were present, and there were not many reporters. But this is enough. Henson doesn't want to encounter those foreign media who like to pick things at such a news conference.

Before the conference began, Henson and Bird waited outside the media reception room as always.

???????? "Are you nervous, Henson?" Bird turned his head and asked. This scene reminded Henson of his time at a press conference. ?

???????? Henson shrugged: "What's so nervous? I go to press conferences more times in a year than with my daughter."

???????? "Well, but saying goodbye to someone who loves you is not so easy to say. Today is all your embrace, not an idiot who is here to scold you."

??????? Henson cocked the corners of his mouth slightly and smiled silently. ?Yes, today's words are not so easy to say.

When the press officer signaled that Henson and Bird could enter, the two entered the media reception room.

There was a noisy group in the reception room. When Henson and Bird walked in, the scene suddenly became shining.

"Henson, stay!" Below, a fan yelled. Henson didn't speak, just smiled at the lovely fan.

The original discussion in the reception room gradually stopped until it disappeared completely. At this time, the press officer announced the official start of the press conference. ?

It stands to reason that the press conference should be the form of a reporter's question and answer to Henson. But today, Henson did not give others a chance to speak. As soon as the scene calmed down, he moved his body close to the microphone.

"Thank you for your support, but I am afraid I will disappoint you today."

As soon as Henson spoke, Bird shook his head. After so many years, this guy is still the same as before. If he doesn't talk nonsense, he will never say a word of nonsense.

"Five years ago, I could retire completely. But three years ago I decided to come back. I don't want the Pacers to fall into the abyss. I want to pull the team.?? But I can't keep holding on. Guys. No team in this world can rely on someone forever. The Chicago Bulls can’t, the Los Angeles Lakers can’t, and the Indiana Pacers can’t.”

Henson paused, but no one interrupted, everyone was waiting for the coach to continue speaking. Bird is right, saying goodbye to fans who love him is not easy.

"You should love the Indiana Pacers, not me Henson Joe. Even without me, the Pacers are still Pacers. I often tell players that the name on the front of the jersey is far more important than the name on the back. To me, this sentence also applies."

"Thank you for your support over the years, and I sincerely apologize to you. But I want to live my own life, I hope you can understand. I officially announce that I will not stay, this is my last season."

After speaking, Henson got up and left without giving reporters and fans a chance to ask questions.

It's not that he feels troublesome, but that he is afraid that he will not be stretched...

The reporters did not continue to question, because a cruel fact has been in front of them.

A great era is coming to an end.

The next day, Henson and the players need to fly to the Bay Area. At the airport, a large number of fans also gathered and also raised banners.

But the content of the banner is no longer a retention, but a very heartwarming sentence.

"Thank you, Henson."

This sentence is as powerful as Reggie Miller’s last leg of the Pacers, when the fans chanted "Thank you, Reggie".

Henson smiled relievedly, then turned to look at his players.

"The game is not over yet, let's set off, and then return with honor!"

"Roar!" Henson finished, and the fans yelled in agreement.

Sometimes, Henson really doesn't look like a head coach. He is more like a king, the king of Indianapolis.