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Chapter 365 Chapter 363: Two Awards

"I'm already thinking about my opponent in the next round."

As soon as this sentence is mentioned, people will always think of McGrady.And this sentence has also become one of the black spots in McGrady's career.

But in fact, this is simply a slander based on rumors and out of context.McGrady's original words at the time did not mean to despise the opponent at all.As a result, under the operation of the unscrupulous media, McGrady was portrayed as a bad boy who was arrogant and then slapped in the face.

But this time, the reporters' description of Henson was not false.Henson's original words were "I'm already thinking about my opponent in the next round."It is not the first time that his proud image has been seen by people, so the reaction of the reporters is not great.

And most importantly, Henson does have the capital to say such things.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the strength gap between the Bucks and the Pacers cannot be bridged in a short period of time.The game against the Bucks didn't even test the depth of the Pacers' lineup.

After a big loss in the first game, the Milwaukee Bucks were defeated. On April 4, the Pacers beat the Bucks 29-90 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.And this game is already the Pacers' fourth consecutive victory in the series.

4 to 0, the defending champion did it cleanly.Henson also got the result he wanted, not just a victory, but a complete victory!Looking at the entire league, only the Pacers have the least suspense in this round of the series.The Bucks didn't even have a game where they could narrow the point difference to single digits.

When you have strong strength, no one dares to stand up and criticize even if you speak big words.Even if Henson did say, "I'm already thinking about my opponent for the next round," he wouldn't have been attacked the way McGrady was.

Victory can change everything.

After the game, Henson met Bucks general manager John Hammond in the tunnel.He didn't know if Hammond was waiting for him on purpose, or if he met him by chance.But facing the general manager who was willing to trade with him, Henson still showed a friendly smile.

"You really are merciless, Henson. I knew 4-0 earlier, and I wouldn't have traded with you." Hammond shook his head, obviously joking.

"Come on, I let you keep Tobias Harris. This kid only played 10 minutes more in the second half of the season, but his scoring data has almost quadrupled. You have to be lucky, my plan allowed you to keep such a treasure." Henson wanted to say that even if he didn't trade with you, he could still play 4-4, but after thinking about it, he should not embarrass Hammond.

"Okay, Henson, let's not worry about the playoffs. Anyway, this season, our goal is only the playoffs. I'm here to ask you a question."

"But it doesn't matter."

"Who are you planning to pick with our draft pick? I am very interested, because the 13 draft is recognized as a young year. I don't know which player among them will make you like it so much." Hammond's eyes through the glasses seemed to see Henson's heart.

"None of them. I traded with you to make room for Livingston."

"I thought so at first, but then I realized it might not be that simple. Forget it, it doesn't matter if I don't say anything, I can't get the pick back. Congratulations, do well in the next round." Hammond smiled again, then turned and left.

Henson shook his head. For these teams that have already been eliminated, they can already start preparing for next season.
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The Pacers defeated the Bucks 4-0. This result was both expected and unexpected.What is expected is the total score of the series, but what is unexpected is the process.People know that the Pacers can crush the Bucks to advance, but they didn't expect to crush them so thoroughly.

After the first round of the series ended, the regular season awards for this season began to be gradually revealed.For the Pacers who have achieved 72 wins, the regular season awards are definitely indispensable.

First, Henson won the Coach of the Year award for the second straight year.And he also became the first coach in NBA history to win this award for two consecutive years.That's right, the first in NBA history.Even old fritters like Popovich and "Zen Master" Phil Jackson have never won the best coach award for two consecutive years.

Because the league's best coach award has another meaning, which is to encourage new coaches with outstanding performance.Therefore, in the past, people will see some coaches with better records lose the election, while new coaches with good performance win the award.But history is made to be broken. Although Henson won the best coach last year.But his record of 72 wins this year is really convincing.If this award is not awarded to Henson, no one else will dare to take it.

Therefore, although Adam Silver was very unhappy about this, he still had to send the award to Indianapolis.

"It's great to be recognized by everyone, it's a great honor for me. But I promise, it won't be our last honor of the season."

As it turns out, if only you could bring victory.You can be liked even if you're a jerk for a villain.

And Henson's prediction that "this will not be our last honor of the season" was right, because just one day after Henson took over the Coach of the Year award, the Pacers won another regular season award again!

This year's Most Improved Award was not won by James Harden of the Rockets.Maybe it's because of Harden's performance of driving high and low, or maybe it's because the reporters are tired of the bearded lace news.In short, the Rockets guard's reputation in the media circle is not good.

As a result, Paul George, the top scorer of the Pacers this season, became the Most Improved Player of the 12-13 season!
"Last season, he was not considered a high-ranking figure in the Pacers. But this season, George has transformed into the top scorer of this 72-win team! There is no doubt that George's improvement span is huge. I believe that this will be the starting point for the birth of another superstar."

In the NBA's official publicity, the league commented on George's performance this season.Although there are many stars, instead of continuing to improve after making the fastest progress, they began to sink.But Henson knew that George was not in that range.

Two days, two awards.At the juncture when the Pacers easily swept the Bucks 4-0, the team won the regular season awards again.For a while, the Pacers, a team that didn't play a game, became the focus of attention instead.

At this time, Henson's old friend Tom Thibodeau and his Chicago Bulls were fighting fiercely with the Nets in the Barclays Center, which cost $10 billion to build.

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The Chicago Bulls have had a terrible season. A year ago at this time, they lost Derrick Rose. Now, they lost Luol Denghe, Joakim Noah, Richard Hamilton and Kirk Hinrich.

Such a long list of injuries is enough to knock most teams down.Facts have proved that Tom Thibodeau's rotation method is very easy to cause players to be injured.But Thibodeau has not changed because of this, he still goes his own way.When the total score of the series has become an anxious 2 to 2, Thibodeau still has no intention of giving up.

"Be strong, the playoffs are the stage for the strong, and no one will pity us! I know, we are not doing well recently! But that is not the reason for us to give up, stick to it, and you will find that the opponent is not so terrible!"

Before the start of the game, Thibodeau delivered a brief speech in the locker room.This defensive-obsessed coach is going to turn the Bulls into an iron-blooded team that is fearless!

At this time, their opponent is the Brooklyn Nets.But Henson still doesn't know that in a few days, this pervertedly strong bull will also bring some troubles to the Pacers.
(End of this chapter)