The Basketball Court Swordsman

Henson didn’t know why the people in the management suddenly wanted to meet with him. Maybe everyone hadn’t expected that he, a rookie coach with only one year of experience as an assistant coach, could sit in the position of head coach for more than a week.

But since the boss has spoken, Henson can’t be as cold as the reporters. So when his training was over, Henson wore a very formal suit, which also caused a lot of uproar among the players.

“Boss, have a date tonight?” Holiday looked at his coach with scowling eyes. Henson is an old bachelor, which is not a secret in the team. Even the team will remember that Aunt Susan once proposed to introduce Henson to meet his sister’s daughter.

Henson never knew before that Americans also like to engage in introductions.

“Juul, there will be a game tomorrow, and Biga practiced too late tonight.”

“Come on, stop talking. Who is she, a model? Or an actor!” The young Huo Ledi was obviously interested in Henson’s private life. After all, he just stepped into this circle. Curious.

“Neither, just go to a place full of old men.” Henson spread his hands, thinking of the serious atmosphere later, Henson felt a little unbearable.

Sitting in Carter’s taxi, Henson felt a little nervous. Henson will not find it difficult to get along with the players. But when meeting with those big bosses with astronomical wealth, Henson felt a little uncomfortable.

After all, Henson has never been in contact with that circle. He is also a person who does not like trouble outside of basketball. And such high society gatherings are usually full of false feelings and a lot of “trouble.”

Sure enough, Henson had just got out of the car, and the “trouble” came.

“Sir, this is a private party, I think you are looking for the wrong place.” When Henson arrived at St. Denis Manor in Indianapolis, he was stopped by a doorman with a grand English accent at the door. The reason may be because Henson was the only one who came to the party by taxi instead of driving a luxury car.

“Boy, are you British?” Henson was a little angry. When he was a scout before, he was looked down upon by others. Now that they are all the official head coaches of the Pacers, how can they still be treated like this?

But if the opponent is English, it is not surprising, because most British people basically only watch football and know nothing about basketball.

“I do come from England, sir.” The guard kept his eyes in sight. “If you have an invitation letter, I will let you in.”

“Damn it!” Henson called Bird angrily. That’s why he was so resistant to the party.

Within a minute, Byrd appeared at the gate of the manor. Next to him was a gray-haired old man, Herbert Simon, the owner of this manor and the Indiana Pacers.

“Mr. Henson is a special guest. He doesn’t need an invitation letter! Boy, remember this face, no matter when he comes here in the future, you have to open the door for him!” Although Herbert Simon is very old , But the voice is still hard.

The guard looked at Henson in surprise, but Henson only blinked.

“Thank you, sir!”

“I’m so sorry, Henson, I wanted to send you an invitation letter, but Bird said it doesn’t need to be so formal…It doesn’t matter, don’t spoil your good mood tonight because of these episodes. Forgot to introduce yourself, I’m the owner of the Indiana Pacers, Herbert Simon.” Walking down the path of the manor, Simon shook hands with Henson very politely.

Henson was a little flattered, this looking very serious old man was easier-going than he thought. Compared with George Carl, Simon is simply an angel.

“Hello boss!”

“Hahahaha, you don’t have to call my boss, just call me Simon. I watched the game the day before yesterday and it was really wonderful. In fact, I have never understood basketball, so I left the basketball affairs to Bird. Bird said, he trusts you, so in the same way, I also trust you, Henson. Do it well, the team hasn’t had a result for many years. And this year, you undoubtedly gave us hope.”

Simon didn’t lie, he really didn’t know much about basketball. In the real estate business, he is so busy every day that he can’t worry about the team’s work. From the beginning, they just treated the Pacers as an investment. Not all bosses are like Mark Cuban of the Mavericks. More team bosses are actually like Simon, who hand over the work to the president.

“My brother and I used 11 million US dollars to keep the Pacers in Indiana. Now, I want to use 11 million more to get the Pacers back on track. Henson, you and Bird just let go. Fuck. On signings, if necessary, I am willing to pay more money.” Simon said that “to use another 11 million US dollars”, he said undoubtedly Henson’s salary.

After speaking, the three had already reached the entrance of the banquet hall of the manor. As the host, Simon must accompany others after entering, so the conversation between him and Henson can only end here.

“So let go of it, Henson, Bird. Indianapolis is a basketball city. Now, this basketball city needs honor.” After patted Bird and Henson on the shoulders, Simon walked in. In the lobby, only two “rough men”, Henson and Bird, were left at the door.

“When is the old man so generous?” Henson shrugged. He knew very well that although the Pacers are not stingy, they are definitely not a team that is particularly willing to sway dollars. But today, Herbert actually told them to let go? This made Henson a little confused.

“Because Herbert is about to retire, the Pacers will soon fall into the hands of his son Stephen. His son seems to be more motivated than Lao Tzu. Moreover, Stephen knows a little bit about basketball. Therefore, he has been wanting nothing. The bosses have also begun to pursue the championship. There is another reason, remember what I was up to this summer?”

“Don’t make me feel involved by asking questions, Bird, this is what I taught you.” Henson waved his hand and motioned Bird to say quickly.

Byrd is wanting to be angry and wanting to laugh, and Henson sometimes makes you want to slap him in the air. “This summer, a new consortium entered the Pacers and became a minority shareholder. Therefore, the Pacers’ capital reserves are more abundant. And this new owner is a true fan. He used to do it for himself. My daughter, I even did not hesitate to form a basketball team and then become the coach of the basketball team. Let’s go, I will take you to meet him.”

“New boss?” For some reason, Henson thought of An Jiali.

Walking into the banquet hall, Henson did not attract too many people’s attention. Most of the people who came to the banquet at Herbert’s manor were ranked on the rich list of the United States. Most of these business people don’t have time to watch basketball. It is normal not to know Henson, the new coach. No one regarded Henson as a cleaner, and Henson felt lucky enough.

Henson followed Bird to the center of the banquet hall. Bird took a glass of wine for Henson, and out of courtesy, Henson had to respect the new boss later.

Henson curled his lips. These “procedures” seemed to be the same as in China.

“Mr. Ranadivi, are you having a good time?” Byrd stepped forward and stopped a man with gray hair. After the man turned his head, he was not as old as Henson had imagined. The appearance of fifty-something.

“Oh, Bird! I’ve always wanted to talk to you, how is the team going? Is there anything that needs reinforcement?” Unlike Herbert, Ranadivi is the team as soon as he speaks. Sure enough, as Bird said, he is a boss who likes and understands basketball. He joined the Pacers not only for investment, but also for his own interests.

“The team is currently very good and is developing in the desired direction. Sir, you said that you would like to meet Coach Henson. Today, I brought him.” Byrd finished, turning his body sideways. In fact, Ranadivi proposed that Henson came to the banquet from the beginning.

From the beginning of negotiations with the Pacers to officially becoming a minority shareholder, Ranadivi asked Henson the most.

Henson tried to keep smiling, then raised his glass a little, “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ranadivi.”

When Henson walked to Rana Divi, the electronics giant took a look at Henson seriously, and his expression became serious. This reminded Henson of the stern faces when he was looking for a job in China. Interviewer. Interview, yes, Henson feels like this now!

Although Ranadivi’s solemn expression only flashed past, he still could not escape Henson’s observation! why? Why does this new boss look at himself like an interviewer?

“Mr. Henson Joe, admiration for a long time. Massacre the Nuggets with 54 points in a single quarter. As the rumors say, you are really amazing.” Ranadivi returned to his smile and raised his glass.

“By the way, Mr. Henson, introduce me, this is my daughter… well, maybe I don’t need an introduction at all.”

After that, behind Vivik Ranadivi, a little girl walked out shyly.

“No need to introduce?” Byrd was a little confused, could it be that Henson and Ranadivi’s daughter knew each other?

After seeing An Jiali, Henson could no longer conceal his surprise. This is more than just acquaintance, her daughter slept in my bed!