The Basketball Court Swordsman

It was early in the morning, but there was still noisy outside the Banker’s Life Arena, and the shouts and cheers broke through the otherwise silent night sky. The fans hugged and yelled at each other: "Oh my god, this is as unbelievable as a dream, we are the first in the West! We have achieved 22 consecutive victories, and we can hardly be defeated!"

It's incredible, because just a few years ago, they were still worried about the playoffs and lost their way.

In the summer of 2010, Pacers assistant coach Henson Joe took over the coach of Jim O'Brien. He brought new players and tactical ideas in an attempt to reshape the Pacers. As a result, that year, the Pacers reached the third playoffs in the Eastern Conference, and in the Eastern Conference semifinals with the thriving Chicago Bulls deadlocked for seven games.

In 2012, the Pacers defeated the Miami Heat with a luxurious lineup at home and advanced to the Finals. At that time, no one dared to imagine that the O'Brien Cup would fall to Indianapolis in a month.

In 2013, in the face of the old rival Heat in great form, facing the rampant LeBron James, Wade returning from injury and Bosh feeling hot, Henson Joe used a halftime adjustment to get the Pacers to achieve Song and tears of 22 consecutive victories!

After the game, a gray-haired Pacers fan burst into tears in an interview, "This passionate time, my children and I will never forget!"

Behind the 22-game winning streak is a tenacious will, tenacious defense, sincere cooperation and an attitude of never giving up.

Of course, everyone knows that all this began in the summer of 2010. It was an ordinary morning until the fans received a breaking news.

"Pacers assistant coach Henson Joe will take over Jim O'Brien as the head coach of the Pacers!"

There may be a woman who can list a lot of shortcomings.

She doesn't know how to cook, is vain, stubborn, bad-tempered... It's like you can find all the shortcomings of the world in her. However, she has such a kind of amorous feelings that make your heart surging and never forget. At a certain moment, completely occupy your heart.

Not only women, but some coaches do the same.

"If we do a street survey now and ask a fan what he thinks of Henson Joe, then I believe that fan will definitely answer me: He is full of swear words, unreasonable, and lies. The villain! If we go to the United States to collect information, we will find that fans who hate Coach Henson Joe absolutely account for more than 85%! Just like you can't expect certain women to be both charming and gentle. We all know , Coach Henson has such shortcomings. But one thing we cannot deny is that Coach Henson is definitely the kind of coach who can help the team win! Victory, championship trophy, glory! If you like these, then you will definitely like them too Henson Joe! — Christine Lederlow, "Half Angel, Half Demon."

This is an excerpt from an article written by eSPN beauty reporter Christine Lederlow for Henson after the Pacers won 22 consecutive victories. This article uses a woman's perspective to analyze a maverick male coach. This unique perspective has caused a lot of attention and discussion when the article was published.

In this way, with 22 consecutive victories and this article as well as photos of Henson enjoying the victory under the flying colorful confetti, Henson Joe has once again become the team's head coach. The most watched celebrities!

"Ha! I didn't expect someone would one day compare me to a woman of various styles!" Sitting in his office, Henson Joe put his feet on the desk and leaned comfortably on the back of the chair.

"Kristin's article is very truthful. For example, he said that you are full of swearing, unreasonable, and lie...Hahahahaha, she really knows you so much!" Stevens laughed. , Until he attracted a disgusting look at Henson.

"Come on, if she really understands me, she won't use these words that obviously don't match my temperament to me."

"You are right, Henson, come on."

Vogel on the side shook his head, listening to the two young coaches bickering has become a daily routine in his work.

"By the way, at two o'clock this afternoon, the league will announce the complete list of this year's All-Star Game. Henson, do you think anyone besides Chris Paul can be selected for the All-Star this year?" Vogel opened a new one. He didn't want to listen to Henson and Stevens talking about him all afternoon.

Earlier on January 25, the league officially announced the starting list for the 2013 Houston All-Star Game. There is no doubt that as one of the league's best point guards, Chris Paul was selected again. Not to mention the East, even in the strong West, Henson can guarantee that no one can shake the position of Paul's All-Star starting point guard.

After the announcement of the starting list, the All-Star substitute list was released.

Compared to the starter, although the All-Star substitute is not so much-anticipated. But there is no doubt that for the team, even if a player is selected on the All-Star bench, it is also an honor.

"David and Al can choke this season. Their strength has not declined, but the data has declined." Stevens spread his hands. Due to the change in tactical role and tactical status, Horford and West did not have this season. Too many opportunities to show oneself, the data is mediocre after all. In addition, this year's All-Star Game directly cancelled the position of center, which greatly reduced the possibility of inside players being selected.

So in Stevens' view, although West and Horford have all-star strength, they lack all-star data.

"In other words, do you think we have only Paul as an All-Star this year?" Vogel smiled with interest.

"It's no surprise. It's great that a team can have one person selected for the All-Star Game. After all, not all teams are like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. The Lakers and the Heat are really abnormal. The Lakers Kobe and Howard were both selected for the All-Star starters. The Heat is even more terrifying. A team with three people selected for the All-Star starter! God, absolutely no one could believe that such a thing would happen before.” Stevens said, shaking. Shaking his head, of the five All-Star starters, three of them are on the same team. With this Heat lineup, it's hard not to be jealous.

"Cut," Henson waved his hand. He finally spoke after he hadn't spoken. "What about the three players being selected for the All-Star team? Didn't you lose to us yesterday? How many players were selected for the All-Star game, and the ball The team’s strength doesn’t matter much. Besides, I don’t think that only Paul can be selected for the All-Star Game this year. Dare to bet, Brad, Frank. We bet that we have at least two people on our team for dinner for a month. Star race!"

Seeing Henson's ghostly smile, Vogel and Stevens looked at each other and scratched their heads.

The Pacers’ daily training usually ends at 12 noon, and then starts at 2:30 in the afternoon. Don't ask why Henson arranged it. This is the profound imprint left on Henson's mind by the 9-year compulsory education.

But every day at about 1:40, people in the training hall will start to warm up and practice in advance. Among them, Paul George is definitely the "main force" that cannot be beaten.

George's performance this season is good, quite good. In the past two years in the Pacers, people said that George is likely to become a star. And this season, he is undoubtedly a star.

Averaged 21.7 points per game, the Pacers team's highest. Averaged 6.8 rebounds per game, fourth on the team. Unknowingly, George, in third grade, has become the top scorer of a championship team! Although the Pacers are a team focused on offense, there are only 6 people who have averaged more than double digits per game this season. It is precisely because of this that George was able to become the Pacers' scoring leader with a not exaggerated figure of 21.7.

But even so, the top scorer of a championship team is definitely eligible to be called a star. It's just that George's brilliance is often concealed by Paul and Henson, so in the eyes of most fans, George is still the young George, and he will only be surprised when he accidentally sees his data this season.

George's rapid progress, in addition to Henson's badge, is also related to his unremitting efforts. And this young man did not know that his efforts were finally being seen by people.

"Hahahahahahaha, one month’s dinner, one month’s dinner!" Just after the players who came to the training ground in advance trained for more than ten minutes, the head coach’s office next to the training hall heard Henson’s wild Shouting.

Generally speaking, the head coach's office is a very serious place. Every time Henson calls someone to the office to talk, the players can't help but feel a little nervous. But today, there was an out-of-time shout from that solemn "temple".

When everyone turned their eyes to the head coach's office, Henson suddenly "broke the door" and rushed into the training hall.

With a mobile phone in his hand, he strode onto the court. And behind him are Stevens and Vogel who seem to be happy and a little unhappy.

George stared at Henson until the Chinese coach who brought him to Indianapolis was less than 5 meters away from him. George reacted. He came at me!

Without speaking much, Henson walked up to George and hugged him hard.

"Boss?" George was dumbfounded. These three men are not so bored that they are playing Truth or Dare... If this is the case, asking Henson to hug his player is not counted. Is it punishment?

Henson pressed hard and hugged George tightly. After all, this number 24 was cultivated by him step by step, he has watched it grow step by step! This sense of accomplishment, this kind of joy, no one else can experience it!

Henson hugged George and froze for a few seconds. He didn't want anyone to notice, but he secretly shed two tears.

After a few seconds, Henson finally let go, and then sorted out George's training jersey.

"Brilliant, brat! Congratulations, you are now an All-Star!"

There was a sudden uproar in the quiet basketball court.