The Basketball Court Swordsman

The whole press conference was quiet for a few seconds, and the reporters' thoughts seemed to be knotted and could not be straightened out.

Just a few hours ago, the rumors were almost all that the Clippers were infinitely close to Paul. As for the Pacers, there was no action and no statement. Henson had returned from New Orleans a few days ago.

But suddenly, the Pacers announced that Paul had joined it! ? Henson Joe is not kidding me! No, it is impossible. Although this Chinese coach never speaks marginally, he will never make a joke about this kind of thing!

At the same time, outside news has been maxed out. The Hornets announced on their official Twitter that they have accepted the Pacers’ trade offer!

The Hornets sent Chris Paul, and the Pacers sent All-Star forward Daniel Granger, potential point guard Jue Holiday and the 2014 first-round pick!

A minute later, the NBA officially confirmed the deal. There is no basketball reason, not a joke, nor a rumor! This transaction is a tangible transaction!

As Henson said: "Chris Paul is already a walker!"

"This... Coach Henson, can you reveal the details of the transaction!?"

"Bird, will sending Daniel Granger affect the team's locker room?"

"What changes do you think Paul will bring to the team!?"

Under Henson's nose, the reporters who didn't care just now exploded in an instant. To be honest, Henson enjoyed this moment, this unexpected moment.

Of course he enjoyed it, and he almost did everything he could to announce the minute Paul had joined. Although Henson is calm on the surface these days, it is just to stabilize the emotions of the players. In fact, Henson was so anxious that he couldn't sleep after returning home!

Squinting his eyes, Henson remembered the meeting he had with Paul.

"A plan for a championship, you really dare to say, Coach Henson." Paul held two cups of coffee in his hand, one for himself, and the other to Henson who had just entered the door and sat down.

He did not expect that Leon Rose just hung up the phone and told him the Pacers might join the trade, and the Pacers coach appeared.

Henson sitting on the sofa took the coffee, said thank you to Paul, and took a small sip.

"Is there anything I can't say. Did you see our performance last season? The Eastern Conference won the fourth, 55 wins, the Magic in the first round, and the Bulls in the second round to a tie-break. In other words, we are a team with A strong team in the Eastern Conference Finals. We are not far away from the championship."

"But that is the East after all. With all due respect, the competitive pressure in the East is less than that in the West." Paul sat opposite Henson, and Henson knew that at least Paul wouldn't resist talking to him now. As long as the other party does not resist, it will be easy to handle.

"So, with all due respect. If you can go to the Lakers, let's say otherwise, but if you go to the Clippers...Don't talk about the championship, you may not be able to reach the Western Conference Finals. It’s like you said, the competition in the West is terrible."

Hearing what Henson said, Paul was not angry, but found it funny.

The head coach or general manager of other teams talked to him respectfully, blowing himself up. This Chinese coach was good, and he poured cold water down and said that he could not make it to the Western Conference Finals!

Like the rumors, this guy never played cards according to common sense.

"The Clippers may not be strong enough now, but they will definitely strengthen the lineup in the future. And there is Los Angeles, man."

"What about Los Angeles? In Los Angeles, the most high-profile is always the Lakers! And, don't you expect the Clippers to be really willing to spend a lot of money to strengthen the lineup, they have not been determined to give everything for the championship. But we It’s not the same. Our young people are full of potential, and they are not weak in strengthening them!"

After taking a sip of coffee, Henson continued, "Furthermore, our bargaining chip is absolutely unmatched by the Clippers. In order for the Hornets to rebuild quickly, the league needs potential rookies. Holiday is undoubtedly a potential that can take your place. Rookie. In addition, we plan to give the Hornets an All-Star and a draft pick. What about the Clippers? They can't come up with this kind of bargaining chip. I believe the Hornets are more inclined to trade with us."

"You mean, I have no choice?" The queen bee smiled.

"Of course not. You can choose not to renew your contract with us after being traded, as you said before. But I believe that in Indiana will make you change your mind." Henson looked relaxed, as if Chatting with an old friend.

Even if the trade is not renewed, this can be said to be Paul's biggest bargaining chip to threaten other teams, and other teams are reluctant to talk about it. But Henson took the initiative to put this condition on the stage, and he did not shy away from it, demonstrating his strong self-confidence.

Paul stopped laughing. He found that Henson was not here to simply try to talk to himself, he was determined to take himself to Indianapolis!

"You said the Clippers have no determination, do you have any reinforcement plans? I know the Pacers have many potential rookies, but they are rookies after all." Paul got serious.

"How do you think we should strengthen? I have a trivial friend in the news circle told me that you originally wanted the Lakers to take David West. Your teammate in the Hornets, you like him, right?"

"Can you tell me who your insignificant friend is?" Paul almost couldn't help but applaud Henson because he was well prepared! Moreover, all prepared are dry goods.

One is the championship and reinforcement, not the history of the team, the big market goes so far. These dry goods all hit Paul's g point.

"That's not important," Henson waved his hand, presumably Paul didn't know Silas either. "What's important is that the Clippers won't sign West for you because they have no determination to win the championship. As a team." "Strong team", they are already satisfied. The Lakers will not sign West for you because their composition is too complicated, and the signing cannot be determined by one person. New York? Well, when I didn’t say it. But we, definitely will. For you, sign the partner you need. In terms of reinforcement, we are not just talking casually."

"I appreciate your sincerity, but I'm afraid you won't have a chance. I just talked to David on the phone. He is going to the Celtics, in the form of signing first and then changing."

"No, don’t say it’s impossible so early, Chris. Just like last season, people said I couldn’t play ten games, the Pacers couldn’t make the playoffs, we couldn’t beat the Magic, we didn’t. It may cause trouble for the Bulls. The result? It’s impossible to become possible. We need you, not a box office guarantee, but a championship! Championship, Chris! You can’t get it without a good team. The championship. We can’t do it without a good leader and star. But if we work together, trust me, we can do something together."

Paul did not speak, but put his hands on his chin, thinking about something.

"Think about it, communicate at any time, and I won't disturb your good morning. Now, I must go to work with David West. David wears a green jersey? God, that's really ugly. Hey." Henson closed after seeing him, and did not continue to pressure Paul.

The magic of the Pacers was witnessed by Paul last season. And their sincerity can be said to be very sufficient.

A few days later, when the Clippers were still bragging about Griffin's potential to Paul and how big the Los Angeles market was, without mentioning the championship and reinforcement plans. Paul received a text message on his cell phone from Henson. The content is simple but solid: West wears corn yellow next season.

At that moment, a certain string in Paul's heart seemed to be touched. He felt that heart, Henson's champion heart as hot as himself!

A team without the heart of champions will never become a championship!

After the meeting with the Clippers was over, facing countless rumors of "Paul is infinitely close to the Clippers", Paul looked at the scenery of New Orleans outside the window and said a little to his manager Leon Rose.

"I want to go to Indianapolis."