The Basketball Court Swordsman

Chris Paul holds poker cards in his hand. Apart from basketball, playing cards is almost his favorite thing.

Since he retired two years ago, he has had a lot of time to spend his money in major casinos. But compared with the time he used to play basketball, he always felt that something was missing.

Thinking of this, Paul's eyes fell to the door of the villa. He has been looking forward to it, looking forward to the door being opened by someone.

"I said, can't you fight anymore, bastard!" Rajon Rondo, who was sitting across from Paul, yelled dissatisfiedly.

Paul shook his head. Ten years ago, he never thought he would sit and play cards with Rajon Rondo. Both are defenders who win with their brains and organization. Both chose to retire two years ago. Both like to bet. Both play hard and rough... But they are two defenders who are so similar. But they disliked each other and became mortal enemies for more than ten years.

If it weren't for that man, they would never see each other in private now.

"What's the rush? You said, why hasn't he arrived yet?" Paul simply put down the card in his hand, and several other people also put down their hands when seeing this situation.

Rondo curled his lips in dissatisfaction, but ended the "fight" obediently.

Although Rondo just called Paul an asshole, the two have actually become very good playmates. They often organize card games, and when they come and go, they let go of the stereotypes of professional players. Because they suddenly discovered that outside the basketball court, they didn't seem to be that annoying to each other.

It's just that in the mouth, the two guards still call each other a jerk.

"It's still early, Chris. Don't worry, he will come. He never missed the appointment. Last year the Stephenson **** failed to show up because of a lawsuit. The year before, it was Antetokounmpo's wife who gave birth to a child so he didn't come... .... But he, he never missed an appointment." Rondo spread his hand and looked around.

At this moment, they are in the living room of a small villa. The living room is very lively, already full of people. Moreover, these people are not small.

At the gambling table, Rondo, Paul, Stephenson and Bird formed a game. At the gaming table, George and Kuzma are fighting NBA2K games. Both are using classic teams, the Pacers in the 18-19 season and the Pacers in the 13-14 season.

At the bar, Siakam, Tucker, Brogdon and Rose have been drinking for a few rounds. In the yard outside the living room, Oladipo and others were grilling, and there were a few strong men in the swimming pool.

Seeing this, Rondo couldn't help but smile. For five years, since that guy retired, he has held a party every year to invite all the players who have played under him. The party was held in a small villa on the outskirts of Indianapolis, where they would rent it every summer.

Five years later, the party is still lively. Unless there are special circumstances, no one will be absent. Rondo knew very well that if it wasn't for that guy, this party wouldn't be so lively after five years.

The Celtics also had parties after the Big Three retired, but they all walked through the scene as a show. Only these people from the Pacers can keep in close contact after so many years, and they can get together after so many years.

"Yeah, that guy is never absent unless the earth is destroyed. After so many years, don't you know his habits? He never arrives late, but he never arrives early." Byrd smiled and took out his cigar and took a deep breath. Take a bite.

At this moment, the door of the villa was knocked. The original lively villa was instantly quiet, and everyone stared at the door.

The waiter nervously opened the door, and a dazzling sunlight shot into the living room. It seems that the guy's appearance always brings its own light.

A woman walked in from the gate, and a little girl followed her.

The people in the living room nodded and saluted the woman, and then all stood up.

Finally, a man with gray temples and meticulous combing of hair came in.

He has a charming smile on his face, just as it was before.

"Boss!" everyone in the living room shouted. Among them were countless big-name stars, MVPs, two of the most powerful point guards in NBA history, and the first female head coach in NBA history... ..

Most of them have special identities and are respected by thousands of people. But at this time, they all suddenly became very humble. Because in front of that man, no one would think that he was the protagonist, a big name.

Looking at the familiar faces in front of him, the man raised his hand and waved it gently, "Long time no see, guys!"

The man the whole villa was waiting for—Henson Joe, finally appeared!

It has been five years since Henson retired. In the past five years, many changes have taken place in the alliance.

Paul retired, James retired, Rondo retired, many stars have become people's memories.

In the past five years, Antetokounmpo became the MVP, Kuzma became an All-Star, and Paul George became a true Indianapolis legend.

The Pacers won another championship after Henson, and Becky Harmon became the first female head coach in NBA history and the first female head coach to lead a team to a championship.

In the past five years, a new generation of players such as Lonzo Ball, Trey Young, Luca Doncic, and Zion Williams have begun to dominate the league. Those unfamiliar names began to appear on the headlines every day.

But the only thing that hasn't changed over the past five years is the once thunderous gathering this year.

No matter where you are, whether you are still playing in the league, or even if you are still playing for the Pacers, as long as you have fought under Henson, you will be very happy to make a deal.

So, here you can even see Wesley Matthews, Kawai Leonard and Jimmy Butler and other non-Pacers players. Of course, there are also head coaches such as Frank Vogel and Brad Stevens who play for other teams.

Everyone went up to chat with Henson enthusiastically, and everyone was eager to hear what Henson had done this year.

After retiring, Henson's life is very rich. He and An Jiali have traveled all over the world, and his business is getting bigger and bigger. Now, his sports drink brand has been able to compete with Gatorade.

He started many other businesses, he used his personal relationships to invite many well-known trainers, and opened professional basketball training camps all over the world.

In China, there are also many Henson training camps. Everyone in the industry thinks that Henson just wants to make money in China, but only Henson knows that he hopes his training camp can nurture a basketball superstar from China.

This can be considered a little selfishness of him.

We talked a lot together, Henson, just like before, can always get along with the players.

At night, the gathering scene is very huge. The scene of a crowd of well-known basketball players sitting together would be very shocking if the fans saw it.

It can be said that throughout the history of the NBA, no head coach can get so many stars to have dinner with him.

After dinner, as always, everyone present today will take a group photo together.

There is one photo every year, and everyone's changes every year are also recorded in the photo. Although a few people are occasionally absent every year, overall the team is considered complete every year.

Henson and Bird sat in the middle, while the others were scattered in rows.

In Indianapolis, the bronze statue of Henson outside the Banker's Life Arena is the object of fans and tourists competing for photos. And this group of players are also proud to take photos with Henson each year.

Dozens of people stood together, smiling very brightly under the flash.

Late at night, the party came to the end. Everyone is ready to get up and leave, but the repertoire before this is that Henson will be the first to get in the car and leave under the eyes of dozens of basketball predators.

Before getting into the car, Henson looked at the pile of players and coaches behind him. More than ten years ago, when he lived in a dilapidated hotel in Long Beach, he didn't even think he could have this day.

Countless memories flooded my heart, and there were stories between him and everyone here. But you can't remember too much, so as not to be too sad.

"Then, see you next year, guys." Henson nodded at everyone and got into the car.

Everyone watched the car go away before finally looking away.

Everyone smiled and said goodbye to Henson. The fifth year after the man retired, he also spent the fifth year so peacefully.

Even so, everyone present believed that their gathering would never be interrupted.

Some people are still fighting, but they have been forgotten. Some people have already retired, but they seem to have never left.

"See you next year, boss."

Everyone also boarded the car and looked forward to the next meeting.