The Basketball Court Swordsman

On the third day after the finals, people were still immersed in the legend that the city of Cleveland won the first North American Sports League championship in their history. People are still talking about the redemption of LeBron James, and people are also discussing this year's NBA draft and possible trades that may occur in the summer.

But at this moment, the Pacers basketball operations chairman Larry Bird announced that a press conference will be held in the media reception room in the afternoon. At the end of the finals, a press conference was held at this node. Many people thought that Bird wanted to open a season summary meeting.

Or, Larry Bird is ready to announce his retirement from the Pacers management. Because anyone with a discerning eye can see how hard Bird has had during the two years of losing Henson. Perhaps, this Indianapolis basketball legend is also a little overwhelmed.

Therefore, on the day of the press conference, there were not many media reporters actually present. Most of them came from Indianapolis local media. Since Henson Joe retired, the Banker’s Life Arena has long been a reporter’s favorite.

There are large-scale vacancies in the media reception room, and the reporters are all absent-minded. After all, reporters are undoubtedly more interested in the upcoming joint training and NBA draft than Bird's "summary meeting."

"Tsk tut," Henson shook his head. "Two years ago, our media room was never so empty."

"Times have changed, Henson. In the past two years, the league has changed too much." Bird smiled jokingly, and he promised that after a minute, those absent-minded, **** reporters would be frightened.

"Indeed, the competitive sports league changes very quickly. But some things will never change. For example, our goal is always a championship! Let's go Bird, if you don't go in, reporters will fall asleep. After Henson finished speaking, Bird tilted his head from the female press officer.

The press officer pushed the door in, followed by Bird. The reporters raised their cameras lazily and took two casual photos.

But when the next person followed Bird into the media reception room, all the reporters' movements and expressions were frozen.

Behind Bird was followed by a man with pigtails, a big beard, and an Armani suit who looked like a smile. But no matter how much his appearance changes, Indianapolis reporters will not mistake this face.

It was this guy who made the Pacers a glorious 3 years. It was this guy that made the Pacers the third dynasty team in the league. It is this guy that made the Pacers one step closer to the giants.

It is him, Henson Joe!

"Coach Henson Joe, why are you here!?"

"What is the purpose of today's press conference!? Are you going to announce your comeback!?"

"How is your daughter!? Is your wife still safe too!?"

"Coach Henson, how do you evaluate the Pacers' performance last season!?"

As soon as Henson stepped in, before he even had time to take a seat, the media reception room exploded. Suddenly, the audience shone, and Henson couldn't open his eyes.

Bird smiled helplessly. It seemed that even after two years, Henson was still the man who could murder the reporters' film.

"Okay, guys, be quiet. You lucky guys, you are about to witness the greatest moment in the history of the Pacers. Damn, even I envy you a bit. You said, how can this kind of thing be Did you catch up?" Henson pressed his hands down, motioning the reporters to be quiet.

Seeing how he was able to deal with reporters easily, Bird even felt that Henson had never left.

He changed from a stunned boy to a mature man, and he changed from a bachelor to a husband and father. But he is still the Henson Joe.

After the reporters were quiet, Henson made a look at Bird. Bird nodded slightly, then moved his body closer to the microphone.

"The purpose of my press conference today is very simple. I officially announce that Coach Henson has reached an agreement with the Pacers. We will bring Henson back to the Bankers Life Arena with a three-year $36 million contract. ! For the next three years, Henson will serve as the general manager of the Pacers. We believe that his legendary resume with the Pacers will enable him to adapt to this job very well!"

"Thank you for your support! I can only say that it feels really good to come back! I just want to say one thing now, what I don't want, you can take it. But what I want, each of you can grab it!" Henson reporter The reporters in the audience pressed hard words.

This is indeed cruel, because everyone knows it. The "thing" in Henson's mouth refers to the O'Brien Cup!

The reporters were stunned for a few seconds, because the Bankers Life Arena had not experienced such a terrible sense of oppression for a long time. This familiar and terrifying feeling made the reporters' heads blank.

"Coach Henson, are you only the general manager of the team and not the head coach of the team?"

"Will you return to the coaching bench? Or Frank Vogel will be your puppet!?"

"Henson, what do you think the Pacers' reinforcement plan will look like this summer? Will you try to trade Victor Oladipo!?"

When the reporters reacted to asking questions, Bird and Henson had already turned and left. Behind him, only the incoherent voices of the reporters remained.

Bird guessed right, they were all so frightened that they peeed. Believe that in half an hour, no, maybe less than half an hour. News of Henson's comeback will spread throughout the world.

At that time, the entire league will definitely be shrouded in corn panic again.

That terrible basketball godfather is back!

As expected by Bird, in just fifteen minutes, the news of Henson's comeback bombarded the phones of all basketball fans in the world. In an instant, reporters no longer cared about joint trials and drafts, but rushed to Indianapolis in batches.

Henson Joe's comeback is something journalists have fantasized about countless times. But when this happened, everyone was caught off guard.

Wonalowsky declared: "This is the first major event in the basketball circle after Kobe retired in 2016!"

Gregg Popovich commented: "His comeback will change the current structure of the league."

Charles Barkley’s statement is very simple: "Henson Joe is coming back and kicking everyone's ass!"

Just an hour after the press conference, Henson Joe became a hot spot on major websites and sports channels. Countless Pacers fans flooded the streets to celebrate Henson's return. For the Pacers players, welcoming Henson seems more exciting than welcoming a certain big-name star.

Of course, Henson did not have time to enjoy the vanity that this unprecedented level of attention brought to him. Because it was the same day he announced his comeback, Henson ushered in his first trouble after becoming general manager.

"Have you really thought about it?" Henson frowned and looked at the man across from his desk.

"Well, I think clearly. I think it's time to end my Pacers career. I still...not suitable for coaching on this team. I want to go to another team and start again. Hope you don’t blame me, Henson."

It is not someone else who talks to Henson, but the assistant who has been with him for many years. He is also the head coach of the Pacers. Frank Vogel, who has transformed from a little-known college to the head coach of the NBA.

"I... from the bottom of my heart, I don't want you to go. Our cooperation is close, man. I don't want to train another head coach, whether it's Becky Harmon or Nate McMillan. , I think none of them are suitable for your position."

Nate McMillan, the former professional player and former Blazers coach, was recruited by Vogel to the coaching staff after Henson retired. As Vogel's assistant, McMillan has done a good job these years.

But Henson believes that neither McMillan nor Becky Harmon has yet to meet the requirements of the Pacers coach. McMillan's flexibility is not flexible enough, Becky Harmon, and afraid that she can't hold the locker room.

Therefore, Henson is still trying to keep his assistant.

"I have decided to leave, Henson. This is a major decision in my career, I hope you can understand. Moreover, my results are not ideal for the past two years. I have had a chance, Henson, but I I couldn't grasp it. So, I don't plan to waste any more opportunities." Vogel finished speaking and handed in his resignation.

When it comes to this, what can Henson have to refute? He is the general manager of the team, but this does not mean that he can force his coach to do anything. Vogel seeks a breakthrough in his career, and Henson has no reason to stop him.

Just like back then, if Henson didn't let Stevens leave, he probably wouldn't have such an outstanding career history now.

"Then I...then I can only wish you success in your work in the future, buddy. No matter what difficulties you have, please call me at any time." Henson walked up to Vogel and helped him tremendously. Embracing his coach.

"The same is true for you, Henson. I hope the Pacers can rise again under your leadership. Even if I'm somewhere else, my heart is still corny. I will always be a Pacers, man. "

After reluctantly saying goodbye to Vogel, Henson sat back behind his desk with his hands on his chin.

Vogel resigned, and the Pacers now have no head coach. However, most men are rational, and it is Henson's way of thinking to solve problems when they encounter problems.

He no longer entangled in personal emotions, but worked out several solutions for this.

Option one, choose one between McMillan and Becky Harmon and take over Vogel.

Option two, find a head coach to come back. But considering the unfairness to McMillan and Harmon and the problem of the new coach adapting to the team, Henson quickly rejected it.

Next, there is another option three.

That is, as the general manager of the team, I personally go into battle and serve as the team's head coach!

Henson curled his lips, and when he came back, he was in constant trouble.