basketball player

Chapter 638 636: What kind of person is he?

Christine Laidlow sat in a taxi, anxious.Traffic jams are rare in Indianapolis, but today the road to Bankers Life Arena was filled with long queues.

There is no doubt that since Henson Joe announced yesterday that next season will be his last, basketball reporters from all over the world have come here.

Isn't it alluring enough that one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time is retiring for the second time?

Yesterday, after Henson posted the news, he confirmed the matter in the media reception room of the Bankers Life Arena.

"Yes, next season will be my last season. From now on, I want to focus my life on my family. I thank all Indianapolis fans and hope everyone can continue to support my team in the final season."

Facing the reporters, Henson's words were understated, but the reporters exploded.

The news of Henson Joe's confirmation of his retirement spread all over the world immediately, so today, the Bankers Life Arena was instantly surrounded by reporters.

"Miss, I remember you did an exclusive interview with Henson?" Just as Laidlow recalled the "emergency incident", the taxi driver suddenly spoke.

"Well, but that was... many years ago." Laidlow smiled and shook his head. Speaking of which, he and Henson were old acquaintances.

Christine Laidlow will never forget the day when she went to the game site for the first time as a trainee reporter. She originally wanted to interview George Karl, but she was afraid of being made things difficult by that grumpy old man.Ever since, she took the lead in finding the coach who was also a rookie like herself.

If it weren't for Henson's encouragement at the time, Laidlow thought he might have completely screwed up the first interview.It can be said that the success of Christine Laidlow is inseparable from Henson.

In recent years, the good-looking Christine has stopped working as a reporter on the sidelines, but hosted a program called "Slam Dunk" on NBATV with the legendary star Grant Hill.Gradually, Laidlow became the goddess in the hearts of all basketball fans, and was also named one of the top ten hottest female reporters in the United States.

So many years have passed, and because she is not a reporter on the sidelines, she may not have contacted Henson for a long time.Unexpectedly, when we met again, it was already a farewell.
"What kind of person do you think Coach Henson is? You have had a lot of contact with him in private, so you should know him better." The driver continued to ask.

"What kind of person is Henson Joe?"

Laidlow thought about it seriously. Sometimes, he was a foul-mouthed bastard. He openly scolded the reporter for being mentally ill at the press conference, which is still one of the dark spots in Henson's career.It's like, someone always jumps out and says that Kobe is the one who committed the crime.

He is despicable, shameless and unscrupulous.From the looks of it, he is an out-and-out villain.

But at times, Henson was very gentle with reporters.For example, he would visit Sager's grave regularly, or he would agree to his request for an exclusive interview.

At times, Henson would lash out at opponents.

But it can also be seen that Henson absolutely respects his opponent.

Sometimes he was as fierce as a beast.

Sometimes, he is as gentle as a real gentleman.

So, what kind of person is Henson Joe?Laidlow suddenly found that he could not give an answer.

"He's not a perfect man."

In the end, Laidlow had no choice but to answer the driver.But sometimes, those imperfections are precisely the charm of Henson Joe.

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On the training ground, Antetokounmpo is following Nash to learn how to read the game, how to pass the ball, and how to control the ball. The Greek who is 2 meters tall and was so stupid that he wanted to run to the training ground learned very seriously.There is no dissatisfaction with Henson for letting him play the No. 11 position.

Because Antetokounmpo knows very well that listening to Henson must be right.

Except for Antetokounmpo, everyone else on the training ground is also working very hard.Even Stephenson, who showed up at training camp with a big belly, began to work hard to regain his figure in the weight room.

Henson was very relieved to see the players training hard one by one.He knew it was the lads' way of giving back.

Yesterday, when they heard that Henson was going to retire, the Pacers players collectively asked Henson to stay in the locker room.

Pacers veterans such as Antetokounmpo and George, who were trained by Henson, almost couldn't hold back their tears.

To be honest, seeing the appearance of the players, even Henson almost didn't tense up.After all, these players are players who have experienced ups and downs with him, and this locker room, after all, has gone through underestimation and peaks with him.

Henson is more reluctant than everyone else to say leave now.

But a person's life must be moving forward, and it is impossible for a person to stay in one place all his life.

Therefore, Henson told everyone, "If you are really reluctant, then don't let me have regrets in the last year of my career. I know that our opponents are very strong this season. The outside world says that the Pacers' dominance is about to be shattered. Use your actions to tell him that our domination has just begun!"

So the players wiped away their tears and turned them into sweat.

So today, everyone on the training ground played very seriously.As for the two new members Rose and Rondo, although they have no personal feelings for Henson.But everyone is so serious, they will naturally be motivated.

The attitude of the Pacers in the training camp made Henson extremely satisfied. The group of guys did not slack off because they had just won two consecutive championships, they were not overwhelmed by the departure of their big brother Paul, and they did not become depressed because of Henson's imminent retirement.

They are united as one, making the most adequate preparations for the most powerful opponent.They are bound to draw a perfect end to Henson's career.

Just as the players were sweating, Bird walked up to Henson.

"The reporters outside are already crowded, you go and deal with it."

Henson nodded, then turned and left the training ground.Can be reported by so many people, is your career considered a success?
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When Christine Laidlow saw the Chinese coach with his own eyes again, he was less frivolous and more stable.

Also, next month, Henson turns 39.How can a person who is almost 40 years old be like a child?

Henson seemed to see Laidlow in the crowd, and nodded slightly at her.Laidlow also responded with a smile. Henson has indeed changed a lot over the years, but one thing has not changed.

He is still an attractive man.

Thinking of this, Laidlow blushed slightly.

"Coach Henson, will you return this time just like you retired the first time?"

"Coach Henson, do you think your team can defeat the five-star Warriors?"

"Why did you retire? Because the opponent is too strong, so you want to retire bravely?"

The reporters asked questions in an orderly manner, which made Henson uninterested.These reporters are always the same, buzzing like a swarm of flies.

"Coach Henson, after you retire, what are your plans?"

Finally, among the crowd, Henson heard a question worth answering.Sure enough, the person who raised his hand to ask the question was Christine Laidlow.

"I want to fight for the happiness of my wife and my daughter, and that's what I will do in the future. Of course, I will not forget the friends who have helped me in my career."

Having not seen each other for many years, the Q&A between Henson and Ledlow is still tacit.

Now, Laidlow suddenly had an answer in his mind.

For the team, Henson is willing to do his best, even if he almost loses his life.Henson is willing to sacrifice his precious time for his friend, even if his friend is just an unknown trainee reporter.Even his friends have returned to heaven.Even his friends, even his opponents.

But for the sake of his family, he is willing to give up everything he owns.He can give up the lofty status, the highest annual salary among coaches in the league, and all the honors.

So, what kind of person is Henson?That's what Laidlow would say, given the chance.

"He's a man who takes responsibility for what he loves and who he loves, and he's a man to look up to. Asshole? Villain? That's just one of the ways he's being responsible."

Laidlow prayed silently in his heart, hoping that such a guy could have a perfect curtain call.

(End of this chapter)