The Basketball Court Swordsman

"What did you say? Are you willing to come back!?"

In June 2016, the NBA Finals is in full swing. At this time, in a small villa in the Carmel District of Indianapolis. Two men who have been unable to play games are having a conversation that may change the league.

"Did you see? The little girl is very lively. The genes of her mother's athletes will definitely be very active when she grows up.

Sitting in the front yard of the villa, Henson smiled softly when seeing An Jiali who was amusing Emily through the window.

Byrd can guarantee that he has known Henson for so many years, this is the gentlest smile he has ever seen.

The **** who used to be "evilless" now seems to have become gentle.

"An Jiali's physique plus your mind? Emily will be terrible in the future."

"My mind? Come on, I'll just be clever." Henson waved his hand.

"Little clever? You can't become a top student in the mathematics department by being clever. Why, have you forgotten that you are from statistics?"

Henson shook his head, indeed. If it weren't for Bird's reminder, he seemed to have to forget that his professional skills had nothing to do with basketball.

The story of a down-and-out nerd turning into a legendary coach? Hmm...When you have time, Henson will write an autobiography like Phil Jackson, and make a good circle of money.

"You said you want to come back, when do you plan to start working?" After a few greetings, Bird entered the subject.

A week ago, when Henson told Bird that he wanted to talk to him alone, Bird probably knew what was going on. And just now, Henson also confirmed Bird's conjecture.

This man who has been away from the basketball court for two years, he wants to come back. Just as the general manager of the Pacers.

"When do you start working? After the finals. After all, as long as the finals are not over, this season is not over. I haven't returned to the league for a long time. To be honest, I'm really a little excited. The Pacers, two consecutive Nian was blocked in the Eastern Conference semifinals..." Henson squinted his eyes and looked to the sky, and the long years he thought flickered.

Once upon a time, the Pacers became a team that couldn't even play in the Eastern Conference Finals.

"Okay, I will arrange as soon as possible. But I must remind you in advance that our work will be very busy this summer. Many people on the team have their contracts expired and we need a lot of signings to get a team together. Emily also So small, what are you..."

"Don't worry Bird," Henson waved his hand, dispelling Bird's worries, "I will allocate time for work, family, and rest. I will be 37 years old in less than half a year, and I am not too young. So, I am not the one who only stayed up all night in the beginning."

Byrd nodded, it seemed that Henson was more mature than just his appearance. His psychology seems to be a lot more mature than before.

After all, he is already a father.

"Then our goal for next season is the Finals? Or the Eastern Conference Finals?"

"Don't laugh, Bird," Henson joked. "My goal is always a championship!"

Bird did not answer, but took out the cigar box from the inner pocket of his clothes, took out a cigar, and handed it to Henson's mouth.

This time, Henson did not refuse, but took it. Afterwards, Bird lit a cigar for the Chinese man in front of him. And the last coach who enjoyed the treatment of being lighted a cigar by Bird was called Auerbach.

Henson once said that when he was willing to take the cigar handed by Bird one day, it was when he returned...

The victory cigar of the Chinese coach once again lit up.

The 2015-2016 season is a magical season.

Following the Pacers' record of 73 wins, the NBA has the third team that can achieve 70+ wins in a single season, and that is the Golden State Warriors!

The rise of the Warriors brought the league into the small ball era. Now, the first, fourth, and fifth lineups are not uncommon. If a team plays the traditional twin towers, it will be studied by monsters on the spot.

Now, three-pointers and breakthroughs are the usual scoring methods used by all teams in the league. Mid-range shooting? This technology has changed from a cost-effective way of scoring.

In the past, Henson used some insiders who could shoot three-pointers, which was regarded as putting the cart before the horse. Now, more than half of the centers in the league have a three-pointer.

Of course, one of the most incredible things this season is that the Cleveland Cavaliers led by James, after 1-3 behind, completed a shocking reversal, successfully defeated the Warriors and won the O'Brien Cup.

When the Cavaliers won the championship, James roared out the words "This is for Cleveland", you can feel the inner shout of this player.

For many years, the vertical and horizontal alliance has also been called the first person in the alliance for so many years. At this moment, he finally got his wish.

Without the blockade of the Pacers or the harassment of the Warriors, LeBron James, a man who has been pursuing a championship his whole life, finally reached the top of the world in his hometown.

So far, this dramatic 15-16 season has officially ended. But no one knew at this time that a bigger storm was about to form this summer.

However, as far away as San Antonio, Texas, an old man named Gregg Popovich felt the breath of the storm in advance.

San Antonio’s riverwalk is known as one of the most must-see attractions in the city.

This green boulevard attracts tourists from all over the world, and even locals often come here to patronize. Restaurants, shops, bars and many other entertainment venues gather on both sides of the river. The colorful parasols by the river also add a lot of color to the riverside trail. Tourists walking on the riverside trail, bathed in the breeze from the river surface, can even feel a strong poetry.

On the riverside trail, listen to the music played by street performers and the shouts of businessmen. What you can feel is not only the beautiful scenery, but also the most authentic and characteristic aspect of San Antonio.

Of course, speaking of the riverside trail, one has to mention the night view here.

At night, the light show on the riverwalk will make the whole area colorful. It seems that the entire riverside walk has instantly become the most dazzling part of the city of San Antonio.

At this time, in a small bar on the bank of a brightly lit river. Gregg Popovich and Henson Joe, who has long hair and a beard, are enjoying the beer on the table.

"Are you serious? You ran to San Antonio specially just to invite me to drink?" Popovich said, drinking half a glass of beer refreshingly.

"Is it possible to thank you for poaching Leonard and David West?" Henson asked deliberately.

"Come on, it's not appropriate to use the word'dig'. After all, this is a transfer you wish. So, are you really ready to make a comeback?"

"Yes, starting this summer, I will take over the basketball affairs of the Pacers as the general manager. I still remember our bet, Pop. If I want to come back, I will invite you to drink first. Now, I have fulfilled it. committed to."

"I knew it," Popovich shook his head. "I knew you wouldn't be satisfied so easily. But the league has changed, Henson. Golden State Warriors, it seems that the league has completely changed. So. And your Pacers have also become earth-shaking. To be honest, Oladipo is struggling in Indianapolis. It’s really unsatisfactory to trade Horford for Oladipo."

"No, Oladipo will adapt. It's just that you need to adjust the method of using him. As for Horford, when he leaves Orlando this summer, you will know if the deal is a good deal."

"Oh? Could it be that you really participated in the deal last year?"

"It's more than participation. This is what I negotiated."

"Huh," Popovich snorted suddenly, "So, next season, we will have a lot of trouble."

"There will be no trouble, Pop. Because we will win the championship in the end, your Spurs are useless. So don't put so much pressure on yourself. I hope I can treat Steve Cole and Le Brown James said."

The 37-year-old Henson changed, became more mature and more stable. But the 37-year-old Henson has not changed. For example, he is still as arrogant as he was before.

The former overlord of the Alliance has already begun to try to recapture those things that belonged to him...