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Chapter 569 Chapter 567: Wait for me to be 40 years old

This year's All-Star weekend was completely wiped out by the Pacers.

At first, before the All-Star weekend, news broke that the Pacers rejected the Lakers' trade request.The news that 10 of the 4 All-Star starters have played for the Pacers has also been hotly discussed by the commentators.

Of course, everything that happened at the All-Star weekend had nothing to do with Henson.After all, Henson is notoriously averse to All-Stars.

In Henson's view, basketball is a competitive sport.One of the most important features of competitive sports is competitiveness.But the All-Star Game is completely a non-competitive performance.

This year's All-Star Weekend, the league originally invited Henson to be the coach of the Eastern Stars, but Henson refused on the grounds of "physical reasons".Considering that Henson does have a history of heart disease, the league is not reluctant.

As a result, Henson's good friend and good teacher Brad Stevens replaced him and participated in the All-Star Weekend as the coach of the Eastern Stars.

As for Henson, he enjoyed a short vacation with his family in New Orleans.

When Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith were still discussing the subtle relationship between Antetokounmpo, Paul George, Leonard and Jimmy Butler in the New Orleans Arena, Henson was wandering around the French Quarter in New Orleans, feeling the unique style of the city.

New Orleans may not be the busiest city in America, but it's certainly the most exotic.

300 years ago, French colonists built New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi River.Later, New Orleans was secretly handed over to Spanish rule by the French government as a political gift, but returned to French jurisdiction 40 years later.Therefore, the city's culture has multiple genes, and the building covers are also very distinctive, creating an exotic American city.

The French Quarter of New Orleans has left many old buildings in the French and troupe style, and this generation has become a tourist attraction in New Orleans.The ancient exotic style instantly contrasted this place with the high-rise buildings of the metropolis.

Walking on Royal Street in the French Quarter, Henson and An Jiali were shopping for local crocodile skin products.

Afterwards, the family went to a small bar full of French style.But because the hall is too noisy, I'm afraid it will affect Emily's rest.Therefore, Henson and An Jiali opened a private room with a balcony.

On the balcony, the two ordered two glasses of wine, and then looked at the crowded scene below and the beautiful scenery around, An Jiali smiled unconfidently.

"How long has our family been together? We haven't been together so leisurely."

"It's been a while, but it's okay, there are still four months left, and this season will be over." Henson held An Jiali's hand with the wedding ring, feeling a little ashamed.

Indeed, this season Henson did his best to balance work and family, but his busy work made him basically only able to stay at home with his wife and children.To put it bluntly, since he decided to return, Henson really hasn't spent enough time with his family.

What's more, now that he is the general manager and head coach, he needs to be double busy.

"In three months, Emily will be one year old! You will be in the playoffs by then, I hope you don't miss her birthday"

Henson smiled, but did not answer.Because he didn't dare to guarantee that he would be able to accompany his daughter on her birthday.If the Pacers happen to have a game on her birthday, then Henson will definitely not be able to walk away.

In the regular season, Henson can also let Becky Harmon and McMillan hold the sword.But when it comes to the playoffs, it must not be such a joke.

Thinking of this, Henson was filled with guilt.

"I'll be thirty-eight this October, Ann."

"I know, you are one year older." An Jiali smiled mischievously.

"Well, if I can, I think I won't do it after 40."

"what?"

"If I can, I don't want to work in the NBA after the age of 40. I will focus on business, of course, the most important thing is to focus on family."

"Do you mean to retire? But you have already retired once, Henson." An Jiali's tone was a bit teasing, she thought Henson was joking with herself.

"Yes, I retired once. But if there is a second time, I think it's gone forever. So, when I finish the last few years of my contract, okay? I'll give Bird an answer, and then, I'll go home."

Seeing Henson's serious eyes, An Jiali also put away her hippie smile.She knew that Henson was talking about business with herself.

The woman didn’t say anything, just held Henson’s hand tightly.Then, the two looked at the bustling crowd on Royal Street and the artists on the street.

This night is really beautiful.

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The All-Star game in New Orleans ended perfectly, but Henson didn't know whether the West or the East won.Besides, he wasn't interested in knowing.

After returning from New Orleans, perhaps because of the large temperature difference between the two places, Emily caught a cold again.What bothered Henson the most was that he couldn't accompany Emily and An Jiali to the hospital.

Because once the All-Star weekend is over, it means that the fighting in the regular season will continue.Moreover, the Pacers' first opponent after the All-Star Game was not easy. It was the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers who just defeated them half a month ago!
The Cavaliers' current record of 39 wins and 16 losses does not seem to be amazing.Their results are not even comparable to the Spurs who are going through a replacement period.

But everyone knows that James is a smart guy.He and his team usually don't work too hard during the regular season.James often plays "healthy basketball" during the regular season, and only in the playoffs will he start the full mode.

Therefore, their actual strength is higher than this record.

In the tactical conference room at the Bankers Life Arena, Henson is assembling the team's coaching staff to watch tape from the previous game.

Although James likes to play "healthy basketball", Henson is sure that when James meets him, he will 100% use his full strength.

After all, he kept James out of the finals for three consecutive years.If it were Henson, it would be impossible to face such an opponent calmly.

Therefore, the next game will be a big test for the Pacers.

On the big projection screen, Cavaliers white shooter Korver hit a three-pointer again.His three-pointers until now seem to be stabbing Henson's heart again and again.

"As we all know, we were almost killed by Korver in the last game." Seeing this, Henson paused the video and finally spoke.

"James, Irving and Love are actually the same as our George, Antetokounmpo and Paul. Therefore, it is Korver who actually determines the outcome of the game. Therefore, in the next game against the Cavaliers, we need to make some targeted arrangements for this white shooter."

"Let a player follow him on the field and harass him both defensively and offensively. In this way, Korver's rhythm should be interrupted." As soon as Henson finished talking about this idea, the clever Becky Harmon guessed what Henson wanted to do.

"That's right, we need a special person to pay attention to Korver throughout the game. He will receive our VIP treatment. When a shooter loses his stamina and rhythm, he loses his only role." Henson said, nodding at Becky Harmon approvingly.

"So who is this person? Paul George?" On the other side, McMillan spread his hands.

"No, George still has to deal with James. As for Kevin Love, I don't want Frye to defend him. In this case, Love will eat up all the rebounds. So, tomorrow, only one person will be free to deal with Korver."

Henson smiled mysteriously, remembering a conversation he had with Oladipo in the office yesterday.

(End of this chapter)