The Basketball Court Swordsman

Kobe will never forget December 15th last year. It was just an ordinary day. He sweated in the training hall and seized every minute and every second to prepare for the arrival of the new season.

But that afternoon, a picture of a news conference broadcast on TV caused a wave of waves in Kobe's calm heart.

On the TV in the training hall, Henson smoked a cigar, and then said the sentence that was enough to be written into the history of Indianapolis basketball: "Chris Paul is already a walker."

When the league vetoed the deal between the Lakers and Paul, Kobe was already angry once. As everyone knows, now seeing Henson announce that Paul has joined, Kobe is still a little unwilling.

During that time, everyone was discussing that Paul and Kobe would win several championships. But with Henson's official announcement at the press conference, all these illusions finally ended.

Paul failed to join the Lakers, and the impact on this team is not just as simple as the loss of a superstar.

First of all, the heartbroken Odom was eventually traded. The embarrassing Kupchak, Kupchak, who almost didn't cry in a telephone interview, made the Lakers the best sixth. People traded to the Mavericks, only in exchange for a special transaction. After all, the relationship between the two sides has become like this. Odom is not allowed to trade, he has to go, even if the Lakers gave out the best sixth man almost in vain.

And Paul Gasol, who was also injured internally, although he did not leave the team, he was calm on the surface. But you can think of it with your toes, how disappointed Gasol is with the Lakers management.

As the hero of the Lakers' nearly two consecutive championships, Gasol did his best in Los Angeles, but was easily put on the shelves in the end. The morale of the Spaniards will be affected somewhat by this.

Therefore, a miscarriage of Chris Paul's trade has a huge impact on the Lakers.

The Lakers have played so far this season with a record of 10 wins and 7 losses. Of course, this record cannot be said to be bad, but it is certainly far from reaching Kobe's expectations. In the heart of that viper, he still thinks about the championship!

So this time when he encountered the Pacers, Kobe held his breath. He really wants to prove, prove to himself, prove to his teammates, even without Chris Paul, as long as you follow me well, you can win!

"The team did have a two-game losing streak recently, but we have no problems. All of us are ready to defeat the next opponent who blocks us." The day before the game started, Kobe wearing sunglasses was in Indianapolis. Liss International Airport said.

"For Chris Paul, do you think he added anything special to this game?"

Hearing this question, Kobe was stunned, "...No, no matter who the opponent is, our goal is to win."

The determination of the Black Mamba and the injury of Paul George give people reason to believe that the Lakers will end their losing streak in Indianapolis. The Pacers, who started with 11 consecutive victories, are likely to experience their first losing streak this season.

"Angry Kobe will destroy the Pacers' guard line."

"The Lakers' twin towers will completely collapse the Pacers' defense!"

"Coach Henson Joe's good fortune is over, he has encountered the worst viper in the league!"

As always, a large number of media are waiting to see Henson's jokes. Once the team has an injury, how to adjust the staff is undoubtedly a test of the coach's skills. And most people think that this half-hearted Chinese coach does not have this ability.

The reporters' evaluation of Henson did not surprise him. Sometimes, it becomes a habit to be scolded by scolding. Occasionally there are a few games without the media standing up to look down on him, but instead he feels that something is missing.

Therefore, when the outside world was unanimously expecting Kobe to succeed in "revenge", Henson and his assistant Frank Vogel sat on the side of the training court, and their eyes fell on the corner who was practicing shooting with Fraser. No. 30 rookie, Jimmy Butler, who had only played in garbage time before.

"Jimmy worked very hard. His level of effort is comparable to Leonard. But compared to Leonard, his progress has been slower. His shooting is still a mess, even better than Stephenson's first team. Oops. Stephenson is just not stable enough, but Jimmy is the opposite. He is stable enough to smash the basket."

Hearing Vogel's evaluation of Butler, Henson almost didn't hold back a laugh.

"I know, I don't need him to become a super scorer overnight. Although his progress may be slower, but the rate is definitely great." Henson waved his hand, the potential of A+ will not deceive Human.

"Do you think he can prepare for the next game? In fact, we don't need Jimmy Butler to play. We still have Stephenson."

"Stevenson can try to play the first position in the next game. That kid's organizational skills are actually pretty good. And Jimmy, his defense may help us. I won't let him play for too long, but George is not here. It's a good opportunity for us to see what he can do." While talking, Butler's shooting practice came to an end as he was sitting on the wooden floor to rest.

Henson got up and walked towards the young-looking senior guard.

"Jimmy, how does it feel to shoot?"

Hearing someone calling himself, Butler looked up slightly. After discovering it was the head coach, he immediately got up and stood respectfully, "Also...not bad, boss!"

"Don’t be so serious, I just want to chat with you casually. You know, I never care how others comment on a player, just like I don’t care how others comment on me. I always believe that seeing is believing. Knowing why I got you Will Indianapolis come? Because I believe you have value that those **** who look down on you cannot see."

Butler did not speak, just listened quietly. He didn't know why the Chinese coach suddenly said this to himself, so he couldn't say anything.

"The next game, I am going to let you show your value. Do you think, are you ready? I am willing to give you a chance, what can you bring to me?"

opportunity! Jimmy Butler knows very well that for a rookie at the end of the first round, every opportunity is particularly rare. Playing well, you can enter everyone's field of vision. If the fight is not good, it is very likely that they will leave immediately. This is the cruel status quo of low draft rookies in the NBA.

Coaches and fans will not listen to you say a word, think of an excuse. Give you a chance, even if it is a minute of opportunity, you must find a way to make this minute of coaching become worthwhile.

"Whatever you ask me to do, I will do it, boss. I am willing to do any dirty or tiring work. Even if you don't score or hold the ball." Butler replied decisively.

Henson smiled, this sentence is a bit like Stephen.

"Then be prepared, ready at any time. Because of the next game, I don't know when I will suddenly send you up to surprise the bastards."

Henson smiled and left. He saw Butler's desire to climb upward, and that was enough.

George's injury will affect the victory? In the next game, Henson will let those guys who look forward to losing the game every day to see what is called bench depth!