The Basketball Court Swordsman

Houston, Texas.

Putting aside Yao Ming's feelings, Henson didn't like the city. This is by no means a tourist attraction, let alone the weather in Houston in February.

So this year's All-Star, Henson stayed in the hotel apart from watching the game. But he never expected that he would actually be sitting in Yao's restaurant at 9755 Westheimer Street, the busiest high-end dining street in Houston's West Side.

Yao Restaurant, as the name suggests, is an American Chinese restaurant created by Yao Ming to expand his influence and income when he was flourishing in Houston. At that time, due to the location of the restaurant in a prosperous area, coupled with Yao Ming's influence in Houston, the business of Yao's restaurant was very hot.

But since Yao Ming retired and his influence in Houston has gradually diminished, the restaurant's business has become increasingly deserted. Now, even during the All-Star Weekend, very few people come to Yao Restaurant for dinner.

Commercial operations may sometimes be more complicated than basketball.

"What do you want to eat?" Across Henson, Becky Harmon's voice pulled him out of his thoughts.

That's right, the reason why Henson came out to eat today is rare because of Becky Harmon's invitation. Of course, this is not a date for the two, but because of the topic they talked about yesterday-"Do you think I have the potential to become a basketball coach?"

"I'm here for the first time. I don't know what's delicious." Henson smiled and motioned to Becky Harmon to order anything.

"I thought you would understand Chinese food better."

"I do like Chinese food, after all, I grew up in China when I was young. But to be honest, Harmon, Chinese food here and real Chinese food are basically two different things, so I don't even know which dishes are more suitable for my appetite." Henson knew very well. The difference between "American Chinese food" and real Chinese food is like American football and football.

Just as Becky Harmon was flipping through the menu, Henson stared at the woman in front of him, remembering her resume. To be honest, if even a person with such a resume cannot be a basketball coach, then he is even less qualified!

Becky Harmon, a legendary star of the wNBA, has ranked seventh in the history of the wNBA in the total score of her 14-year career from 1999 to 13 years. As a point guard, his total assists have also ranked fourth in history, one of the top 15 superstars in wNBA history! He was selected to the wNBA All-Star team 6 times in his career and the All-NBA First Team 2 times. Not to mention, she had been selected to the US national team, failed to be selected to the US team in 2008, and participated in the Beijing Olympics as a Russian team player.

These dazzling honors and resumes can't be achieved by any player. It is not an exaggeration to say that Becky Harmon is one of the best female basketball players in the world.

However, it is such a well-known basketball player who would actually come to ask herself such a half-hearted, whether she is suitable to be a basketball coach...

"...Okay, that's all." Harmon closed the menu and nodded to the waiter. At the same time, Henson knew that he should stop remembering.

"You mean, are you going to retire after playing next season?" Henson did not continue to greet each other, but started the official topic of the two today.

"Well, my physical condition... is not very good. I think it's almost time to end my career as a professional player. But I don't want to leave the basketball court or give up my basketball career. So I'm thinking, I Can you transform into a basketball coach? I will study the video of the game recently, and I have watched a lot of your video."

Henson was flattered, but waved his hand. "I have to say that watching my videos to learn how to be a coach is a wrong choice."

Both smiled, and then Harmon continued: "In fact, it's not just you. I watched the video of the game between Popovich and you the most, so I thought to myself, go to Harmon, just go find them. Be your teacher. But as you know, the Spurs coaching staff has been full of personnel and competition is fierce. Not to mention the assistant coach, I might not even have the qualifications to discuss tactics..."

"Wait, what are you talking about? San Antonio Spurs?" Henson interrupted Becky Harmon somewhat impolitely because he was dumbfounded.

Can Becky Harmon be a basketball coach? With her resume, more than enough. Some wNBA or high school teams will definitely welcome such a former professional player coach. But what did Becky Harmon just say? The coaching staff of the Spurs! ?

"Yes, San Antonio Spurs. By the way, I haven't told you yet, Coach Henson. My goal is to become an NBA-level coach, NBA!"

Henson was stunned. A woman coaching the NBA? It's not that Henson has any prejudice against women, but there has never been such a precedent in NBA history! Not to mention the head coach, not even a full-time assistant female coach. The NBA, to put it bluntly, is a circle of men. He must admit that this idea is as crazy as his previous idea from scout to head coach!

"This... is crazy, isn't it?" Harmon asked carefully when he saw Henson hadn't spoken for a long time.

"Crazy, indeed crazy. But the world is crazy. Last season, the Pacers defeated the Heat and Thunder to win the championship. Isn't it crazy enough? Going forward, the Pacers and the Bulls fight for the tiebreaker, crazy enough? One is called Henson. Joe’s half-heartedly became the Pacers coach. Isn’t that crazy enough? So, I’ve seen too many crazy things, Harmon. And I understand your crazy thoughts."

Henson said, leaning forward and pointing one hand lightly at Harmon, "You mean, I hope I can work for the Pacers coaching staff after retiring, and learn with me to start your head coach. Career, right?."

"People used to say that Coach Henson can see through the other side's mind. I don't believe it. Now I believe it." Becky Harmon nodded embarrassedly. "I hope to be able to play in a team with very high tactics. Study, didn’t you say yesterday that you plan to sign me next summer? Of course you can sign me, but as an assistant coach."

"Is this a self-recommendation, Miss Becky Harmon, why is it a walker?"

"Because in my opinion, the Pacers and Spurs are the two best tactical teams in the league. But the Spurs coaching staff is too saturated, so..."

"You say that, Stevens and Frank Vogel will be upset." Henson curled his mouth slightly.

"No, I didn't mean that. Of course the two of them are also very good coaches, but...I think, maybe only you are willing to use female coaches in the league, I mean..."

Seeing Becky Harmon's bewilderment, Henson suddenly felt a little frantic. Mad, how can you even make old women so happy! You know, Becky Harmon is 36 years old this year!

"Cough, cough, cough, okay, I'm just kidding." Henson cleared his throat immediately and became more serious. "Listen to Harmon, I don't care about gender, just like I didn't care about them when I picked players. I don’t care about their origin and experience. The only thing I care about is what you can do and what you can bring to the team. Whether it is for the players or my assistants, I only care about this."

"Sir, girl, your dishes." The waiter who served the dishes interrupted Henson, but Harmon was extremely excited. Because he said that he doesn't care about gender!

When the dishes were ready, the waiter left, Henson leaned forward again and continued to elaborate, "So, you want to join the Pacers coaching staff, of course I welcome it. At that time, someone will say that no coach will use a female assistant. But I don’t care, I never care what the outside world says about me. As long as you can show your abilities and you can show your tactical accomplishment, I will consider you. I can’t hypocritically guarantee that the Pacers will sign you. But I can tell you that you have this opportunity. But again, what can you do?"

Becky Harmon nodded in excitement, Henson Joe did not reject a female coach, thank God! Think about it, if Becky Harmon’s conversation partner was the stubborn George Carl, what a disaster would be! As for ability, Harmon believes that he will not let Henson down!

"Thank you for your frankness, Coach Henson. I will work hard, as long as I have a separate dressing room."

"Hahahahaha, of course. Oh, yes, one more thing."

"what?"

"Stop learning about my game videos. Really, it's all about sneaking and skiing. There is nothing to learn. I didn't joke with you. Learning from me will not help you build a coaching foundation." Henson shakes After shook his head, to some extent, he admitted that he was indeed half-hearted.

But so what? It's not so difficult to dare to admit your shortcomings. The most important thing is that you have to be able to win.

Is an NBA female coach? I don't know what kind of eyes the outside world will look at when this day really comes.

However, Henson's career has not always been accompanied by controversy...