By the time the Pacers players threw Henson into the air again and again, the on-site crew had already set up the makeshift podium.

Adam. Xiao Hua stood at the entrance of the players' tunnel and watched all this. Although Xiao Hua now has real power, according to the plan, he will not officially take office until February next year to become the rightful NBA commissioner. So this time the award was awarded, and there was still nothing to do with Xiao Hua.

Looking at the happy appearance of the Pacers players, Xiao Hua couldn't help but shake his head. I have to admit that Henson is a capable coach. You know, even a great coach like Popovich can't lead the team to defend the title. The Pacers became the sixth team to achieve back-to-back championships after the Bulls, Lakers, Pistons, Rockets and Celtics.

But the Pacers, perhaps the least controlled of them all, are also the team that is least controlled by the league. From the coach to the players, the entire Pacers team has an air of unruliness. And most importantly, Adam. Xiao Hua is not optimistic about the commercial value of the Pacers.

The NBA is a sports league as well as a business league. Business leagues need super teams or superstars to catch the attention of fans. Although the Walkers are invincible, they are like the enemy of the people. Although Paul is a superstar, he has to admit that his popularity is still far behind James and others.

This time next year, it's time for Adam. Xiao Hua took the stage to present awards to the championship team. When the time comes, he really hopes to see another team, a team with more money-absorbing ability and more "obedient", standing in front of him......

At this time, on the podium, the Pacers players had gathered in commemorative championship T-shirts, along with Larry Brown, the chairman of basketball operations of the Pacers. Bird and Pacers owner Stephen Brown. Simon.

It stands to reason that in front of so many bigwigs, Henson should stand in a relatively backward position. But with the Pacers, Henson can never step back into the background.

He was pushed to the front by the players and stood in a very prominent place. In this regard, Bird, a legend of Indianapolis, is a little envious.

"Well done, Henson. As soon as I go back tomorrow, we will talk to you about renewing the contract. On the podium, Bird hugged Henson.

Henson signed a three-year contract with the Pacers, which expires this year. Originally, most people thought that Henson would leave the class after not surviving the first year, but as everyone knows, the "half-" coach is now about to sign another big contract.

"Thank you, Henson, for this team is so great because of you." After Bird, Stephen. Simon also came up to congratulate him.

Henson patted Simon the back, and this season Henson has used Stephen to fool others...... In the days to come, the pot will still be enough for him to carry. patting the back can be regarded as Henson's biggest tribute to this big boss.

In the midst of the cacophony, the kind David. Stern picked up the microphone. This means that the award ceremony is about to begin!

"First of all, let's pay our respects to the San Antonio Spurs! Without them, without great opponents, there would not have been such a wonderful grand final! Stern is still the same old thing, mentioning the losers first.

Only this time, Henson agreed with Stern's words. The Spurs do deserve respect, at least compared to last year's Thunder and Heat, the Spurs have not been cared for by the league at the whistle. And Popovich also gave Henson a finals experience that was both rewarding and challenging.

"Now, let's congratulate the Indiana Pacers on their 2012-2013 NBA championship! At the same time, it is also the second championship trophy in the history of their team! Congratulations! ”

After Stern finished speaking, he handed the microphone to the reporter next to him. Then he picked up the O'Brien Cup and prepared to hand it to Stephen. Simon.

Although there is no explicit rule, the president usually hands the trophy to the team owner first. When the Mavericks won the championship in 2011, it was Cuban who lifted the championship trophy first. And Mavericks Meritorious Coach Rick. Carlisle, didn't even get on the podium.

But this time, it's the same as last year. Instead of taking the O'Brien Cup, Stephen followed the example of his father, Herbert, and pushed Henson to the front.

"Go, Henson, it's our tradition." Stephen nudged Henson, then clapped.

"Go hug the champion, boss!"

"Pick it up, pick it up!"

The players followed suit.

Henson is more respectful than obedient, Stephen. Simon was right. The head coach was the first to lift the O'Brien Cup, this is a tradition of the Pacers, a tradition started by him!

Henson lifted the heavy O'Brien Cup over his head from Stern's hand, and although there weren't many Pacers fans in the ATT center, Henson still heard the cheers.

He then handed the trophy to the players behind him and stepped aside.

"You don't seem to be in the mood, Henson." When Stephen saw Henson step aside, he curiously went up to talk.

But as soon as he got closer to Henson, Stephen understood everything. The eyes of this Chinese coach are rosy......

Subsequently, as is customary, reporters on the podium to Pacers owner Stephen Brown. Simon conducted an interview. And the question and answer between them will be heard by the whole stadium.

The ESPN reporter's question was simple, "Can you tell us what is the secret to the Pacers' meteoric rise?" ”

Stephen smiled smugly, turning to the side so that the camera could catch the players behind him, "My secret is the hard work of the players, the great coach Henson, and the lovely fans!" Now, let's hear the results of the Most Valuable Player of the Grand Finals! ”

Stephen handed the microphone back to the reporter, which incidentally led to the next topic. FMVP, this year's FMVP selection, is full of suspense.

Because throughout the Finals, everyone on the Pacers played very evenly. Whether it's Paul, George, Leonard or even Danny. Green, all played a decisive performance. It seems to make sense to whoever this trophy is handed over.

David. Stern returned to the crowd, and this time, the old man didn't talk nonsense, but blurted out a name, "Paul. George! ”

Upon hearing his name, George was flattered. He stood stunned, dumbfounded.

"Go, fool, go!" Horford patted George on the head, and the tall, lanky young Los Angeles man finally came to his senses.

In the Finals, he averaged 22.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 48.6% per game. Paul. George's performance has been very solid, although Horford has put up a shooting shot, although Danny . Green had tied the most three-point shots in the Finals. But without George's consistent output every game, they wouldn't have been able to make greatness.

Take the game where the Pacers won the second game of the series, if George hadn't scored 11 points in a row, there would have been no thunder after that. Arlenna's three-pointer sealed his throat.

George shyly walked over to Bill. Next to Russell, the tall, young man took the Most Valuable Player trophy from the Lord of the Rings.

But then, instead of lifting the trophy above his head, George walked up to his teammates and asked everyone to join him in lifting the trophy above his head.

In George's opinion, there is no FMVP in this grand final. Or say, everyone is FMVP!

"Another lanky guard from Los Angeles who has made his own splendor in Indianapolis. Let's congratulate Paul. George, this has definitely been a year for his career to take off! ”

The award ceremony finally ended in this lively atmosphere. The O'Brien Cup and FMVP Trophy are undoubtedly the best trophies that the Pacers players have.

When the players had dispersed, Henson sat on the bench, lit a cigar and looked at the empty pitch.

The taste of victory, it's so sweet.

Back in the locker room, Stephen. Simon had already prepared a case of good champagne for the players. Champagne Wars, which is an inevitable "reserved item" after every NBA team wins a championship.

Unlike the last time when the players were waiting for the players to party in the dressing room, this time, Henson took the initiative to join the game, and the visiting dressing room in the ATT center was a mess.

After everyone sat wet on the floor and the champagne had been squandered, Henson suddenly remembered something.

He jerked to his feet, and the players thought Henson had drunk too much. As everyone knows, he knocked on the big whiteboard, as if he wanted to arrange tactics.

"Guys, I have a plan, I don't know if you can help me with it." Henson smirked.

Vogel shook his head, yes, he always had a plan.