The Basketball Court Swordsman

Steals, fall to the ground to save the ball, dunk, lore, match point...

In the fourth round of the finals, all the wonderful images the fans had imagined appeared in the final round. Henson's bold tactical arrangements allowed the Pacers to successfully counterattack and obtain a key victory.

Match point, this is desperate news for the Warriors. The failure of the previous game meant that the Warriors would lose another game, lose another round, or even lose another point, for three consecutive years under the Pacers and lose the championship.

What's more desperate is that the next game is the Pacers' home court.

For a time, the five-star warrior fell into desperation. The most luxurious team in NBA history is about to lose to a person who is about to retire.

No reporter or fan could have imagined that the Pacers would defeat the Warriors with such a devastating defense. There shouldn't be any team in the world that could push a team like the Warriors off the cliff.

However, Henson Joe and his Pacers did it. They only need to win another game to put their name into history.

For the coming of the next game, basketball fans all over the world are looking forward to it. After all, after the last tragic dunk lore, the Warriors will definitely launch a fierce counterattack. The fifth game of the series is bound to be extremely exciting.

At the same time, the fans felt a little scared about the coming of the next game. They are not afraid that the Pacers might lose the game, but they fear the Pacers will win the game.

Because if the Pacers win, the next game will be the last game of Henson's coaching career...

The final battle of the legendary coach finally came. No matter how everyone avoids it, in the end it is inevitable to say goodbye.

The title of an eSPN article put it very well: "This may be the most special finals ever."

Henson woke up early before the alarm sounded. He rubbed his eyes, got up and opened the curtains, letting the summer sun pour into the room.

After washing and walking out of the room door, Henson heard An Jiali busy in the kitchen. He walked down the stairs and, as always, saw An Jiali preparing breakfast.

"Morning."

"Morning, dear."

After greeted casually, Henson sat on the sofa and turned on the TV. Reading sports news before going to work has become his habit for many years.

"The fifth game of the series will be played at the Banker's Life Arena tonight. This game is undoubtedly very crucial. In addition to the possibility of a championship, this may also be Henson Joe's last game!"

"Seven years of coaching, but five championship trophies! Soon, he will embrace his sixth O'Brien Cup and establish two dynasties in nine years! This is Henson Joe, his No more coach can do it!"

After changing a few stations, Henson was delighted to find that the whole world was discussing himself. Thankfully, at least this time Henson was not scolded.

In the fifth game of the series, Henson knew that he was likely to make the total score 4-1 today, and that he might end the season. Of course, it is also very possible to end his career.

He knows very well how special today is for him and the entire NBA.

In the past, Henson always imagined what would happen to him after this day. Are you nervous? Still relieved?

But when this day really came, Henson was surprised to find that he was neither nervous nor relieved, he didn't have any special feelings. If he had to say anything, he felt very calm.

Yes, calm.

On a peaceful game day morning, he opened his eyes as always, opened the curtains as always, said good morning to his wife as always, and watched the sports news as always...

Today is no different from any previous game day, and the only thing Henson wants to do is to calmly experience every bit of this last day.

He knows that this is likely to be his last day as an NBA head coach. Therefore, he will delicately feel everything on this day. In order not to forget what it is like to have a game day after many years.

"Henson, breakfast is ready. Would you like coffee or milk?"

An Jiali's shout pulled Henson from her contemplation. He shook his head vigorously. If he was distracted like this in today's game, then his career might be forced to continue.

"Milk, thank you, Ann."

An Jiali, who was carrying a rich breakfast, sat across from Henson and looked at her husband with joy. Of course she knew what day it was, so she also took the initiative to chat with Henson about work.

"Emily and I will be here today. We don't sit in the boxes, but in the stands. Emily said that she wants to cheer for your team like other fans." An Jiali put her hands on her chin, her face is still charming .

"It seems that I have to win today? It's my honour for the two ladies to watch the game." Henson and his wife joked.

"You may be the first coach in NBA history to retire with the O'Brien Cup, Henson. I know you do it for your family. But I don't want you to regret your decision one day when you remember it. "

"Regret?" Henson smiled, then took a sip of milk, "I didn't make a temporary decision, Ann. If I had to regret it, I would regret it a long time ago. After today's game, I will completely return to my family. If all goes well, I can finally have a birthday with Emily this year."

Yes, this year's NBA Finals will begin at the end of May, and there is a high probability that there will be no tie-breaks this year. If Henson moves fast enough, he will finally be able to go home to celebrate his daughter's birthday.

Ashamed, this is the first time he spends his birthday with his daughter at home...

An Jiali smiled slightly when Henson said that. Yes, a happier life is waiting for them. How could Henson regret it?

Whenever he drove out of the Carmel area, Henson would always observe the sidewalk on the street. It's not that Henson drove too cautiously, but that he would never forget it. One morning many years ago, he actually saw an NBA player choose to run to the court because he had no money.

That’s right, Henson met Antetokounmpo here. For many years, Henson drove here every day to see if the stupid big man did anything stupid. But for many years, such a thing has never happened again.

As you drive into the city center, Henson will always admire the huge posters related to the Pacers on the building. For Henson, watching his players’ posters hang all over the city is a very fulfilling thing.

Eventually, he will arrive at the place where he made him-Bankers Life Arena. Of course, when Henson first served on the Pacers, it was also called Conseco.

Many media have gathered outside the arena in advance, not to mention the enthusiastic fans.

"Thank you, Henson." The banner floating in it made Henson look mixed.

He drove the car into the parking lot below, and then locked the door. Before entering the player channel, Henson was stunned. He never discovered that every day he came to work before was so beautiful.

Turning around, Henson walked into a maze of player passages. After greeted several equipment managers, Henson opened the door of the locker room he was familiar with.

Inside, it is still a scene he is familiar with.

Clothes and sneakers lay messily on the ground, George was tying his shoes while listening to music, Antetokounmpo and Siakam were joking, and Stevens was "trolling" the young players in the team and talking His prosperous years...

Henson smiled. This scene that he had watched for 6 years has touched him so much today. Henson looked at the familiar sight before him, wishing to lock all these memories in his mind.

Nothing changed on the last working day, but everything seemed to have changed.

After finding that Henson was standing at the door of the locker room, the players stopped their movements, and the noisy locker room became silent.

The players turned their eyes to Henson, and they didn't know what to say for a while. Everyone imagined how to say goodbye to Henson when this day came. But when this day really came, everyone was stupid.

"What are you doing in a daze?" In the end, Henson broke the silence, "Go on, don't stop."

The players looked at each other and then went on to do their own things.

Goodbye is just on the lips, but Henson and the players can't speak. Then use victory and championship to say goodbye to each other.