The Basketball Court Swordsman

The three-way trade of the Rockets, Lakers and Hornets shocked the entire basketball world, but who would have thought that in less than 24 hours, the basketball world had another major earthquake.

"Paul's deal to join the Lakers was stopped by the league. Stern said it was because of some ‘basketball reasons’."

"The deal was lost, and Kupchak started embarrassingly peddling Lamar Odom."

"Paul manager Leon Rose: Currently negotiating with other teams, he will definitely leave New Orleans in the new season."

A piece of news bombarded the fragile nerves of the fans. It seemed that Paul's trade was more exciting than last year's "Where is Anthony" farce.

Obviously, a deal that has been finalized can still be cancelled. This may be an example of unprecedented in NBA history and no one to come. After all, a league hosting situation like the Hornets may only happen this time in history.

While people are still guessing where Paul’s next stop will be, on December 15, 10 days before the start of the NBA regular season, Pacers coach Henson Joe returned to Indianapolis, and he will continue to lead the team for training. .

Wonalowsky, a well-known **** in the reporter circle, immediately published a piece of news: "The talks between Henson and Paul are over, and the probability of the Pacers getting Paul is extremely low."

From infinite approach to extremely low probability, Henson, who was besieged by reporters as soon as he got off the plane, did not make any remarks, and seemed to be in a bad mood.

"Although Coach Henson didn't say anything, I'm afraid the rumors are true! If he gets Chris Paul, he can't be so calm." A reporter sighed. All Indians were waiting for a big news. But it seems that they will be disappointed.

When he returned to the pre-season training camp, Henson was also directly involved in the work, and did not say much about the transaction.

"There are still ten days left. The regular season is about to start. There is no summer league experience this year. So training must be done. The players are practicing according to my training plan these days?" Henson's eyes are full. Bloodshot, it seems that I didn't sleep well during the few days I went to New Orleans.

"Don't worry, they are training according to your plan. But regarding the tactical exercise, you called me yesterday and asked me to increase the training proportion of slow-paced positional combat. This..." Frank Vogg I asked inexplicably, the Pacers swept the league with their fast-paced whirlwind last season.

"This season we can still play fast, but more often we may have to play slower. Soon, there will be personnel changes." Henson only said this, without revealing more information.

"Personnel changes?" Vogel scratched his head. Is it possible that Paul's affairs have not been cool?

Although the outside world is still making a lot of rumors about the players' trading, Henson is terribly calm, concentrates on supervising the training of each player, and is indifferent to outside transactions.

After training every day, Henson will perfect and improve the training plan according to the players' training situation of the day, and give the perfect and improved content to each trainer.

As for tactical drills and confrontational training, Henson even picked up his whistle and whistled the penalty himself.

Don't get me wrong, Henson is more than just a referee. He will stop the game at any time during the game, even if there is no foul.

"You should get the ball quickly instead of dribbling it through the half-court by yourself!" When "Birdman" Chris Anderson grabbed the rebound and prepared to dribble and steal a point while the defense was lax, Henson's The whistle interrupted his attack.

"But, the opponent's defense is lax." Anderson spread his hands, this guy is not the kind of good boy.

"Yes, but you have to remember. In a real game, you will never get such an opportunity! Get the rebound, turn your body sideways to the bottom line, observe your teammates, and then long pass or hand it to the point guard as appropriate. These are Your choice after you get the rebound, everything else won't work with me!" Henson finished speaking and blew another whistle to signal the game to continue.

Anderson shrugged and didn't refute anything. Henson's request was not excessive. Besides, Henson's tone is already quite "gentle" compared to George Carl.

Two minutes later, Henson blew the whistle again because Leonard was a step slower when passing the ball. Henson didn't yell at Leonard.

He is very aware of the different personalities of each player, so he has to prescribe the right medicine to deal with different people.

To Anderson and Stephenson's thorns, if you are not fierce, they will not attack you at all. But for a silent, good-looking child like Leonard, if you say calmly like a good gentleman, the effect is better.

Henson's powerful control ability allows players to be disciplined even during tactical exercises. Vogel has to admire Henson's methods. In the new season, the Pacers will definitely become a more disciplined team!

After Henson spent two days in the training hall, the Pacers suddenly announced that they would win the Western Conference All-Star forward David West for two years and $20 million. Vogel didn't even think of this shot, but he was curious that the Pacers currently has no shortage of power forwards.

After the free agent market opened, the Pacers signed Yi Jianlian, Anderson and West respectively, all three were inside! Hoarding insiders is not like Henson's style.

And this signing itself is also very "exotic". Originally, the Hornets and Celtics had almost reached an agreement to sign and change. But for unknown reasons, the transaction suddenly aborted. At this moment, the Pacers intervened strongly, and West was won by the electric light and flint!

The Celtics general manager angrily accused him of being robbed, but the Pacers ignored it. In the afternoon, Bird and Henson attended the press conference to welcome West to join.

"We have too many people hoarding inside, Henson!" Vogel couldn't help but talk about the subject again in the evening while studying the training plan.

But this time, Henson no longer looked serious, but finally showed his first smile in a few days.

"Don't worry, there is a deal."

Early the next morning, Wernarowski couldn’t wait to announce that the Los Angeles Clippers were infinitely close to Paul! The Clippers fans cheered, and they finally have their own superstars. Next season, with the more mature champion Griffin and the strong joining of Paul, the Clippers seem to be set sail!

But the Clippers fans seem to have overlooked one point. This offseason, how many teams Paul has been "infinitely close" to, and the result?

"It seems that the whole offseason farce is over. Unexpectedly, unexpectedly, Paul eventually went to Los Angeles." During training today, Vogel looked at the news on the phone and shook his head with emotion.

Henson didn't speak, but secretly smiled, "Frank, I'm going to a press conference this afternoon, you help me play the confrontational training game. Remember, discipline, can't let those boys relax! "

"Okay, you go, don't worry, leave it to me." Vogel waved his hand without lifting his head. The head coach attends press conferences very frequently in the past few days before the start of the season. Vogel is not surprised Weird.

After walking out of the training hall, Henson called Bird. Make sure everything is settled, but he doesn't know if he should be happy or down.

The deal was finally reached, and after his painstaking persuasion and signing West to express his determination, the offseason farce finally ended. It's just that Henson will lose two capable men...

At 3 pm on the 18th, the media reception room of the Conseco Arena was crowded. When Henson and Bird walked into the reception room, the reporters were still whispering about Paul's deal.

"Unexpectedly, Chris Paul would go to the Clippers!"

"It's better to stay in the Hornets to the Clippers."

"What nonsense? The Clippers have Griffin!"

"Griffin has only played for one season. Do you know how he can play in the future?"

The reporters tweeted, as if Henson and Bird were two clouds of air. It was not until the press officer announced the start of the conference that the reporters focused on Bird and Henson.

It can be seen that the reporters are not very concerned about this press conference. Because this kind of regular press conference before the start of the season generally doesn't dig up big news.

"Coach Henson, I want to ask..." A reporter raised his hand, ready to ask a question.

"Wait." Henson interrupted the reporter, then took out a delicate iron box from the inner pocket of his suit, and took out a cigar from the box.

The reporters were stunned. Is Bird still sitting next to him? Henson, is he still afraid of being punished?

Henson needs a cigar to give him the taste of victory. A cigar is needed to make him forget as much as possible the price paid for victory.

Henson put the cigar in his mouth and took a hard sip, squinted, and exhaled smoke rings. In the audience, there were flashes of light, Bird smiled and shook his head, but did not stop.

Henson only spoke after taking a sip of his cigar.

"Don't ask, let me talk about it first. Bird and I summoned everyone today to announce that Chris Paul is already a walker."

Henson never imagined that after many years, his own cigar announcement would become one of the classics in NBA history.

The reporters looked at each other, as if their heads had been slammed, all blank.