basketball player

Chapter 130 128 There is still a deal
The three-party trade between the Rockets, Lakers and Hornets shocked the entire basketball world, but who would have thought that in less than 24 hours, another major earthquake occurred in the basketball world.

"Paul's deal to join the Lakers was stopped by the league, and Stern said it was due to some 'basketball reasons'."

"The deal fell through, and Kupchak began to embarrass himself by selling Lamar Odom."

"Paul's manager Leon Rose: Currently negotiating with other teams, the new season will definitely leave New Orleans."

A piece of news bombarded the fragile nerves of the fans. It seemed that Paul's trade was more exciting than the farce of "Where is Anthony going" last year.

A deal that has already been finalized can still be cancelled. This may be an example of unprecedented and unprecedented in NBA history.After all, a situation of league hosting like the Hornets may only happen this time in history.

While people were still guessing where Paul's next stop would be, on December 12, 15 days before the start of the NBA regular season, Pacers coach Henson Joe returned to Indianapolis, and he was going to continue leading the team for training.

Wojnarowski, a well-known journalist, immediately published a piece of news: "The meeting between Henson and Paul is over, and the probability of the Pacers getting Paul is extremely low."

From infinitely close to extremely low probability, Henson, who was besieged by reporters as soon as he got off the plane, didn't say anything, and seemed to be in a bad mood.

"Although Coach Henson didn't say anything, I'm afraid the rumors are true! If he gets Chris Paul, he can't be so calm." A reporter sighed. All Indiana people are waiting for a big news, but it seems that they are about to be disappointed.

When he returned to the preseason training camp, Henson also went directly to work and didn't say much about the transaction.

"There are still ten days left, and the regular season is about to start. There is no summer league experience this year. So we must hurry up in training. The players are practicing according to my training plan these days?" Henson's eyes were bloodshot, and it seemed that he didn't sleep well during the few days in New Orleans.

"Don't worry, I'm training according to your plan. But regarding tactical drills, you called me yesterday and asked me to increase the proportion of training in slow-paced positional warfare. This." Frank Vogel asked puzzledly. Last season, the Pacers swept the entire league with their fast-paced whirlwind.

"We can still play fast this season, but we may have to play slower more often. Soon, there will be personnel changes." Henson only said this, and did not disclose any more information.

"Personnel change?" Vogel scratched his head. Could it be that Paul's affairs haven't settled yet?
Although the outside world is still making a fuss about the players' trading rumors, Henson is terribly calm, concentrating on urging each player's training, and is indifferent to the outside world's trading.

After training every day, Henson will perfect and improve the training plan according to the training situation of the players that day, and hand over the perfected and improved content to each trainer.

For tactical drills and confrontational training, Henson even picked up the whistle and whistled the punishment himself.

Don't get me wrong, Henson is more than just a referee.He will stop the game at any point in the game, even if there is no foul.

"You should get on the ball quickly, instead of dribbling halfway by yourself!" When "Birdman" Chris Anderson grabbed the rebound and took advantage of the slack defense to steal a point with a one-stop dribble, Henson's whistle interrupted his offense.

"However, the opponent's defense is lax." Anderson spread his hands, this guy is not the kind of obedient boy.

"That's right, but you have to remember. In a real game, you will never get such an opportunity! Take the rebound, turn your body sideways to the baseline, observe your teammates, and then make a long pass or pass it to the point guard. These are your choices after you take the rebound. I can't do anything else!" Henson finished speaking, and blew his whistle again to signal the game to continue.

Anderson shrugged and didn't refute anything.Henson's request was not too much.Besides, compared to George Karl, Henson's tone is already quite "gentle".

Two minutes later, Henson blew the whistle again because Leonard slowed down a pass.Henson didn't yell at Leonard.

He is well aware that each player has a different personality, so to deal with different people, he has to prescribe the right medicine.

For those thorns like Anderson and Stephenson, if you are not fierce, they will not bird you at all.But for a silent and good kid like Leonard, if you speak calmly like a good man, the effect will be better.

Henson's strong control ability allows the players to be disciplined even during tactical drills.Vogel has to admire Henson's methods. In the new season, the Pacers will definitely become a more disciplined team!

After Henson stayed in the training facility for two days, the Pacers suddenly announced that they had acquired Western All-Star forward David West for two years and $2 million.Even Vogel didn't even think of this shot, but what he was curious about was that the current lineup of the Pacers does not lack power forwards.

After the opening of the free agent market, the Pacers signed Yi Jianlian, Anderson and West respectively, and all three were insiders!It's not like Henson's style to hoard insiders.

And this signing itself is also very "wonderful". Originally, the Hornets and Celtics had almost reached an agreement to sign first and then change.But for unknown reasons, the transaction suddenly aborted.At this moment, the Pacers intervened strongly, and West was taken down in a flash!
The Celtics general manager angrily accused him of being robbed, but the Pacers ignored him. In the afternoon, Bird and Henson attended the press conference welcoming West to join.

"We have too many people hoarding inside, Henson!" At night, when studying the training plan, Vogel couldn't help talking about this topic again.

But this time, Henson didn't look serious anymore, but finally showed his first smile in days.

"Don't worry, there is still a deal."

Early the next morning, Wojnarowski couldn't wait to announce that the Los Angeles Clippers were infinitely close to Paul!Clippers fans cheered, they finally have their own superstar friends.Next season, with the more mature No. [-] pick Griffin and Paul's strong joining, the Clippers seem to be about to set sail!
But the Clippers fans seem to have overlooked one point, how many teams Paul has been "infinitely close" to this offseason, and the result?
"It seems that the farce of the whole offseason is over. Unexpectedly, unexpectedly, Paul finally went to Los Angeles." During today's training break, Vogel looked at the news on his phone and shook his head with emotion.

Henson didn't speak, but secretly smiled, "Frank, I'm going to attend a press conference in the afternoon, and you can help me blow the confrontation training game. Remember, discipline, don't let those boys relax!"

"Okay, go ahead and leave it to me." Vogel waved his hand without raising his head. It is very common for the head coach to attend press conferences in the past few days before the start of the season, and Vogel is no stranger to it.

After walking out of the gym, Henson called Bird.After confirming that everything was settled, he didn't know whether he should be happy or disappointed.

The deal was finally reached. After his earnest persuasion and the signing of West to express his determination, the farce of the offseason was finally over.It's just that Henson is about to lose two capable men
At three o'clock in the afternoon on the 18th, the media reception room of the Conseco Arena was crowded with people.When Henson and Bird walked into the reception room, the reporters were still whispering about the Paul trade.

"I didn't expect that Chris Paul would go to the Clippers!"

"Going to the Clippers is better than staying in the Hornets."

"What nonsense? The Clippers have Griffin!"

"Griffin has only played one season, do you know how he can play in the future?"

Reporters chirped as if Henson and Byrd were two clouds of air.It wasn't until the press officer announced the start of the conference that reporters turned their attention to Bird and Henson.

It can be seen that the reporters are not very concerned about this conference.Because this kind of routine press conference before the start of the season generally does not dig out any big news.

"Coach Henson, I want to ask." A reporter raised his hand, ready to ask a question.

"Wait." Henson interrupted the reporter, then took out a delicate iron box from the inner pocket of his suit, and took out a cigar from the box.

The reporters were stunned, but Bird was still sitting next to him?Henson, isn't he afraid of being punished yet?

Henson needed a cigar to give him a taste of victory.A cigar is needed to make him forget as much as possible the price he paid for his victory.

Henson put the cigar in his mouth and took a deep puff, squinted his eyes, and exhaled smoke rings.There were flashes of light in the audience, and Byrd smiled and shook his head, but did not stop it.

Henson just opened his mouth after taking a good puff of the cigar.

"Don't ask, I'll tell you first. Bird and I called everyone today to announce that Chris Paul is already a Pacer."

Henson never imagined that many years later, the picture of himself holding a cigar and announcing this matter would become one of the classics in NBA history.

The reporters looked at each other blankly, as if they had been punched in the head.

　There are still 8 monthly tickets and it's 300. Let me add more, it's uncomfortable!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)