The Basketball Court Swordsman

When was the last time Henson-related rumors appeared in NBA circles? It was the end of July 2015.

At that time, the Pacers and the Magic reached a deal. The Pacers paid Al Horford, whose contract was about to expire, and the first-round picks of 2016 to get three players including Oladipo from the Magic.

But at the time, no one believed that Henson was involved in the transaction. Because just two days after the deal, the ultimate fighting championship uFC announced a cooperation with BodyArmor energy drinks. From now on, BodyArmor is equivalent to Gatorade in the NBA and has become the official drink of uFC.

There is no doubt that the announcement of this news made BodyArmor's share price soar. And Henson's ability in business operations is also talked about by people.

After BodyArmor and uFC reached a cooperation, the Coca-Cola Company immediately became a shareholder. The 10% stake that Henson bought for US$6 million that year has now grown to US$200 million. In the past year, BodyArmor's sales have exceeded the 100 million mark.

In the United States, BodyArmor has also become the third-largest energy drink brand in terms of sales after Gatorade and Shuidongle. Henson's next goal is to make BodyArmor's annual sales exceed 200 million!

There is no doubt that Henson's commercial success is beyond doubt. He didn't rely on his old father-in-law Vivek, nor did he rely on his relationship with the basketball circle. Instead, step by step, he established his own functional beverage empire.

His business achievements are inseparable from his investment in business. Because from the summer of 2015 to 2016, he has almost focused on business operations. basketball? That seems to have become Henson's past tense.

Because of this, since July 2015, reporters have never received more than half a dime contact between Henson and the NBA.

The 15-16 season belonging to the Pacers also went through another year without Henson Joe.

This year, the Pacers' situation is still not good. Victor Oladipo struggled with Paul and George, and his performance was not even as good as the previous year. The scoring average dropped to 15 points per game, and his eyes were no longer full of light.

In the regular season, the Pacers only won 50 wins, ranking third behind the Cavaliers and Raptors.

Entering the playoffs, the Pacers cleanly solved the Hornets led by Kemba Walker in the first round. But in the second round, it "accidentally" lost to the rising Toronto Raptors.

Chris Paul once again fell to the Eastern Conference semifinals due to injury. Without Al Horford to organize the offense, the Pacers' offense has once again appeared unruly.

When Antetokounmpo was not yet formed, Oladipo lost himself, and Paul was injured again, the Pacers instantly became a team carried by Paul George.

However, the double fist is always difficult to match the four hands. The Raptors finally won the tie-break by relying on the perseverance of "Trash Brothers" DeRozan and Lowry and the stability of role players such as Valanciunas and Carol. Leading the Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time...

Once upon a time, the eastern overlord Indiana Pacers also became a springboard for other teams to make history.

But at the end of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the world has once again received news from Henson Joe and the NBA since July 2015.

But unfortunately, this time, Henson did not declare his return because of the decline of the Pacers. The reason why he appeared in people's sight again was because Henson Joe's first child was finally born. On the day the child was born, many NBA celebrities were all present.

This is the only time Henson has contacted the NBA in almost a year.

When Bird drove to the University Hospital of Indianapolis, Henson was happily beside An Jiali and the baby, crying with joy.

American hospitals are not like China. When a woman gives birth, a man does not have to wait outside the operating room, but is accompanied by admission. Even the father had to cut the umbilical cord for the baby himself.

Therefore, Henson saw her as soon as the baby landed.

"How about? Boy or girl?" Byrd walked to the door of the ward and asked about Vivek, who had already arrived and was also nervous.

"It's a girl, they call her Emily, Emily Joe. She is so cute byrd, and it is not an exaggeration to say that she is a little angel." The grandfather of Vivic was also very pleased, mother Women are safe, girls are so cute, this is simply the greatest happiness in the world.

"Congratulations, Vivek. This may be the best news that the entire Indianapolis has heard this year." Byrd also smiled relievedly. The birth of Emily seemed to be a lifeless Indianapolis. It also brings a ray of light.

In fact, the reason why Henson has not discussed team work with Bird since July, and the reason he has not provided "personal help" to the Pacers since. In addition to being busy with his own life accidents, a large part of the reason is that Henson is taking care of his wife with all his heart and responsibility.

Just like An Jiali took care of Henson when he was ill more than two years ago, An Jiali was everything to him during the time he was in labor, and he didn't have the mind to manage what happened in the NBA.

Even if I occasionally turn on the TV to watch Pacers games, it's just for relaxation.

In this way, Emily, a beautiful little angel with black hair and yellow skin, and a mixture of European, American and Asian ancestry, is in Larry Bird, Vivic Ranadivi, Paul George and Chris Paul. Waiting for the watch of basketball celebrities, descended into this world.

This experience sounds a bit like Wesley Matthews. But Henson swears to God that he will not let his precious daughter live like Matthews.

"Thank you for coming, and thank you for your prayers." When Henson walked out of the ward, Bird finally saw Henson again almost a year later.

He has changed a lot.

That guy's hair is longer than before, and his shoulders are almost drooping. He had a big beard on his face, not just a scum. The face of the man who was about to be 37 years old before his daughter was happy is full of traces of time.

"No need to thank us, we did nothing. I am so happy for you from the bottom of my heart, Henson. Your daughter will definitely grow up to be healthy and healthy." Byrd stepped up and hugged Henson tightly. Men’s friendship is like this.

Sometimes even if you haven't seen it for a long time, the relationship will not fade.

"She will, she will." Henson's voice was still trembling, obviously because his emotions hadn't calmed down.

"That's right Bird." Just when Bird was about to let go of Henson, the Chinese man with a big beard whispered in Bird's ear.

"Huh? If you need help, just say it."

"In a few days, when An Jiali and Emily stabilize, I want to talk to you alone. It can be at my house or in your office. I want to have a formal conversation with you, Bird."

Hearing what Henson said, Bird was shocked.

Could it be...

Two months ago...

Henson watched TV in the bedroom boredly. He did not dare to make a sound because he was afraid to make noise to An Jiali who was sleeping.

On the TV screen, the Pacers VS San Antonio Spurs is playing. At this time, the Spurs' top card had changed from Tim Duncan to the Cavai Leonard he had cultivated.

The game was not fierce, because the Spurs had established the initiative early. Oladipo's struggle with the Pacers made Henson very worried, and Vogel seemed to have some problems with his use.

"Otherwise next season, will you go back?"

At this moment, An Jiali suddenly made a sound, which frightened Henson.

"Ann, did I bother you?" Henson leaned down and stroked his wife's face with concern.

An Jiali shook her head gently, "I woke up by myself, I said, otherwise next season, you can go back."

"Go back? Where are you going back? Damn coaching bench? No, life is good now."

"Henson, I know you still can't let go of that place. You helped Bird negotiate last summer, and then you watched the game secretly every day, watched videos, and took notes. Don't think I know nothing, Henson. I'm a legend. The teacher’s wife."

Seeing his "crimes" revealed one by one, Henson scratched his head embarrassedly.

"As long as you can take care of your family, work and your body, you can go back. I know exactly what the basketball court means to you. I have no right to deprive you of such an important part of your life, so as long as you want to , Henson. Go back, it's okay."

Yes, even if Henson has done a good job in the business arena, even if he doubles the sales of his sports drink brand, he still never has the same sense of accomplishment that he had on the basketball court.

Henson has always stayed away from the stadium on the grounds of being caring about his body and family.

But shouldn't a truly mature and powerful man have the ability to balance various factors?

Work, family and health, An Jiali is right. As long as he can balance these three, why not go back? Moreover, after more than two years of cultivation, Henson's heart is much stronger than before. This is not what Henson said, but what the monthly medical report said.

Henson smiled and turned off the TV and lay down next to An Jiali, "Now I don't care about this, I just want to take good care of you and your children."

Now two months later, when Emily was born peacefully, An Jiali did not have any accidents.

Henson Joe, the legendary coach who had been silent for two years, finally had the mind to chat with Larry Bird about his work.

Henson cannot live without a basketball court, and the basketball court does not have Henson, and it lacks too much color.

Now, it's time to make up for everything that was missing!