The Basketball Court Swordsman

Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and the Pacers defeated the Spurs with 8 points to avoid losing streak.

This game is almost perfect for the Pacers. In addition to winning and avoiding losing streak, it also blocked reporters' mouths.

After the game, those voices questioning Henson and Antetokounmpo disappeared overnight.

Antetokounmpo's performance is enough to prove that he is worth 100 million.

After the game, Antetokounmpo and Henson's speeches broke the rumors that Henson took the initiative to lower prices.

"I like to play under Coach Henson. He always makes the most correct decision. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have achieved what I am today." Antetokounmpo answered with a smile when asked by reporters. .

"Yunis is a good guy. I was very touched by his voluntary pay cut. In Indianapolis, everything is more than just business." Henson's answer convinced the reporters.

If Antetokounmpo's salary cut by 6 million was really caused by Henson's suppression, how could the two get along so happily?

Of course, it is just the unilateral boasting of Henson and Antetokounmpo, which is certainly not convincing. Therefore, Popovich also came to record "God assists" in an interview after the game.

"Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly an excellent player, he can definitely become the top ten players in the league. Coach Henson has always been a good way to train young people, I believe in his and the player's ability."

Popovich gave a lot of face and crushed Henson and Antetokounmpo.

Yes, now the reporters are completely speechless. Even the opponent was beaten up and convinced, what can the reporters have to say?

So after this game, the reporters were all silent. The Pacers’ ability to break rumors with practical actions is really strong enough to make reporters desperate.

After this game, as Henson expected, Antetokounmpo really opened his "superstar mode."

In the four games before the start of the All-Star Game, Antetokounmpo performed well.

On February 13 and February 14, the Pacers played back to back against the Wizards and Bucks.

In the two games, Antetokounmpo scored 38 points and 35 points respectively. In the game against the Bucks, Antetokounmpo also scored 35 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a triple-double.

Back then, Antetokounmpo was exactly what Henson got with the Bucks' 15th overall pick. So watching this "monster" raging in Milwaukee, but wearing a Pacers jersey, the Bucks fans are all overwhelmed.

After a day's rest, on 15 and 16 days, the walkers have to fight back to back again. The opponents are the Grizzlies and the hapless Wizards.

After running into the Pacers continuously within a week, the Wizards probably wanted to scold their mothers at the schedule.

Although the Grizzlies are known for defensively, as Tony Allen and Randolph are getting older, the Grizzlies' defense is actually not as good as before.

In the past, Henson and the Grizzlies would inevitably stumble. But now, the Pacers have to win against the Grizzlies.

Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 15 rebounds, in addition to contributing 4 blocks. Once again, this magical Greek showed his talent to the fullest.

Now, what Antetokounmpo thinks every day is how to make his 100 million dollars justify him.

In the last game before the start of the All-Star Game, former champion John Wall said, "The Indiana Pacers are the opponent we don't want to meet this season."

In this game, not only Antetokounmpo, almost everyone on the Pacers played well.

Antetokounmpo 23 points, George 22 points, Paul 18 points, Oladipo 20 points, Brogdon and Bogdanovic also have 15 points each.

Only halfway through the game, the Wizards almost gave up resistance. Scott Brook just sat on the bench in the second half of the game, and even the timeout was called by the assistant coach for him. This guy, it is estimated that he has been abused and he is thinking about life.

So far, the Pacers successfully won 50 wins before the start of the All-Star Game!

With 50 wins and 6 losses, Henson used most of the season to prove that he still has the ability to revive the Pacers.

With a good result of 50 wins, the Pacers entered the break of the All-Star weekend. But just before the start of the All-Star Weekend, Henson received a very interesting call.

The NBA All-Star weekend is approaching, which also means that the peak period of NBA mid-term trading is officially coming.

Most of the season has passed. Each team has learned about their shortcomings and loopholes, and at the same time they have also made clear their goals for this season.

Those teams with blind confidence before the start of the season are likely to suddenly realize the fact that they can only play bad this season. As a result, their veterans will be dropped to make room and reduce the strength of the team.

For example, the Orlando Magic, they are actively selling Ibaka at this time. The Toronto Raptors, who continue to supplement the fourth position, have recently had a lot of rumors with Ibaka.

Of course, there are also many strong teams in order to supplement their own shortcomings, starting to recruit troops everywhere to prepare for the post-season.

But all this has nothing to do with Henson. Because as early as the end of December, Henson was considering reinforcement. In early January, Henson had already brought Siakam to Indianapolis.

In other words, before the arrival of the reinforcement peak, Henson had already strengthened the lineup.

But Henson didn't take the initiative to find others, it doesn't mean that others take the initiative to find himself. The day before the start of the All-Star Game, Henson received a call from Los Angeles in his New Orleans hotel.

Sure enough, this call was made by Lakers general manager Kupchak. His purpose is also very clear, "The Lakers actively inquired Paul George!"

"Ah!?" Henson was very surprised when he heard Kupchak's request. Indeed, there were some rumors about George and the Lakers early in the season. But Henson can guarantee that it was just a scandal.

Although Los Angeles is George's hometown, Polis has already become George's second hometown. It is impossible for him to give up the chance of winning just to go home and play.

"Why do you think that we would be willing to shoot Paul George?" Henson smiled jokingly. Kupchak is indeed a shrewd manager. Without any means, he would not be in the complex management of the Lakers. Standing heel.

But Henson also knew that Kupchak is now treating the dead Lakers as a doctor. Because as far as Henson knows, if the Lakers can't make the playoffs this season, the Lakers management will have to change their blood.

At that time, Jenny Buss will succeed Jim Buss and truly begin to control the Lakers. Therefore, he will definitely replace Kupchak and use his own person as the general manager. Therefore, Kupchak and Jim Buss are now the ants on the hot pot. Even the smartest people will be muddled on the edge of losing their jobs.

"We are willing to provide Julius Randall, then Brandon Ingram and D'Angelo Russell, you can choose one of the two. The problem of contract matching, we are willing to use Mozgov to fill. Of course, this is only a preliminary offer. I know that you have renewed Antetokounmpo in advance. Then by next summer, you can only choose one of Paul and George. Rather than watching a person leave for nothing, it is better to use it in advance. They changed some good players to stop losses, what do you think?"

After Kupchak finished speaking, Henson almost didn't laugh. Threatening others with a contract that is about to expire is a routine that Henson plays.

"Julius Randall, Brandon Ingram and D'Angelo Russell... I have to say, Mr. Kupchak. If it weren't for you to respect you, I would think now Hang up. Because this is a very humiliating offer." Henson shook his head, and only the Lakers themselves took their rookies as treasure.

Henson admitted that the young Lakers have potential. But for now, their upper limit is not high enough. And Paul George, Henson believes that he still has room for improvement.

"What if you add Jordan Clarkson? I've shown the utmost sincerity."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Kupchak. Paul George is not for sale, and you should not have too much confidence in the Los Angeles market. Next summer, we will not choose between Paul and George, but will treat them Both were in the bag at the same time. I know that we have lost a lot of star players in the past two years. But now that I am back, you should stop using the Pacers as a cash machine."

On the other end of the phone, Kupchak became blushing. His face was full of embarrassment and helplessness after the trick was exposed.

The Lakers wanted to reproduce the robbery trade like Paul Gasol did, but unfortunately they found the wrong target for the robbery.

After hanging up the phone, Henson continued to admire the huge All-Star debut poster outside the window.

In the West, this year's starters are Curry, Harden, Durant, Leonard and Anthony Davis.

In the east, the starters are Irving, George, Jimmy Butler, James and Antetokounmpo. Because the NBA All-Star voting has long cancelled the selection of the center position, only the frontcourt and the backcourt are divided, so in the Eastern All-Star starting, no one has a traditional insider.

10 All-Star starts, 4 of whom have played for the Pacers. Henson looked at his masterpiece with a proud smile.

Yes, this terrible record was created by myself. He has long become the general manager who can build the lineup most in the league, and he has never robbed others by himself, and no one has robbed himself.

Kupchak wants George? Thinking of the Lakers not being able to get George this summer, but their favorite Kuzma might be cut off by himself, Henson couldn't help laughing.

Kupchak, don't get it wrong, now the Indiana Pacers are the giants that oppress other teams in the league!

Even if you want to bully the Pacers, the Lakers will not be the lottery team.