Antetokounmpo is completely popular all over the United States.

Before the game against the Bulls, Antetokounmpo was a little transparent that many people couldn't even read their names. But since the Bulls game, people have been instantly interested in the Greek teenager.

I have to say that Indianapolis seems to have become the most famous "star factory" in the NBA in recent years.

From Holiday to George and Danny. Green, from Wesley. Matthews to Leonard, Jimmy. Butler, Stephenson, and now Antetokounmpo. Several players who were originally unknown have become well-known and even stars because of their playing for the Pacers.

There are countless stars who have come out of here, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the Pacers are "star factories".

"A player who has set up a stall and slept on the floor of a stadium, his willpower dictates that it is difficult for him not to succeed."

"Coach Henson has another successful draft, and Antetokounmpo's talent is visible to the naked eye!"

"We thought Antetokounmpo was a skinny interior player, but Coach Henson proved to us that Antetokounmpo is a hard guy to define in a certain position. If one day Antetokounmpo resembles his 'seniors' Leonard and Jimmy. Butler practices one-handed shooting, then this guy's ceiling will be terrifying! ”

The day after the game against the Bulls, Henson scrolled through a whole bunch of Antetokounmpo-related news on his phone. Henson believes that even if Antetokounmpo has no money in his pocket now, no taxi driver will refuse to ride him. This guy has accumulated fame in less than twenty minutes.

Such a player, the talent can be seen!

During training this afternoon, Henson noticed that Antetokounmpo kid was already smiling from ear to ear. Presumably, he was also highly sought after by the fans when he went out today.

As a result, Antetokounmpo was a little inattentive during confrontational training, and there were a few mistakes that Henson made that were innocuous but very glaring to watch.

But Henson did not directly criticize Antetokounmpo, nor did he call a halt to training and throw a tantrum. It wasn't until after training that Henson walked up to Antetokounmpo.

"Janis, remember what I said to you when we first met?"

"Huh?" Henson asked a question suddenly and without warning, leaving the Greek kid a little unresponsive.

"Remember, I repeat. Everything the media says is a fart, whether it's good or bad, it's a fart. With that, patting Antetokounmpo on the back, Henson turned and left. He wanted to pat the guy on the shoulder, but he couldn't reach it......

Henson didn't say anything superfluous, nor did he reprimand harshly. Sometimes, it's best to let the players think for themselves.

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Nov. 8, three days after the Pacers defeated the Bulls. Today, it's another game day for the team, and the defending champions will play at home against the Toronto Raptors.

After several seasons of decline, this season's Raptors are going to make the playoffs. And in the East, especially when the Celtics are out of the battle early, the Raptors really have a chance to impact the playoffs with their lineup.

Previously, the Raptors had a 2-3 record. Lowry, DeRozan, Gay, Amir. Johnson and Valanciunas' line-up has shown their edge.

But Henson doesn't think the Raptors are going to cause him problems, and for one, he thinks the Pacers don't fall behind in all five positions. Second, the Raptors' star Rudy. Gay, who seems to have a "negative contribution" to the team. Guy's excessive number of shots didn't actually do the Raptors offense any good.

Henson believes that the Raptors' new general manager, Masai. Ugeri is a very smart guy. So if nothing else, Rudy. Gay should be traded out in the middle of the season.

Masay. Ujerry's flawless operation with the Nuggets last season helped the Nuggets enter the Western Conference playoffs in fifth place, and finally lost only 2-4 to the rising Warriors. Last year, Ujiri helped the team get Iguodala, and they had McGee, Kufus, Mozgov, Ty. Lawson, Farid, Will. Chandler, Brewer and Gallinari are the best of the best. Last season, Ujiri also got his wish to win the General Manager of the Year title.

So this summer, the Raptors paid a lot of money to poach Ujri. And this guy will definitely not sit idly by with the Raptors' unhealthy lineup. People will be surprised to find that the Raptors will become stronger after losing their "star player"!

But that's all for later, at least for now, the Toronto Raptors can't get rid of Rudy. Guy. Therefore, Henson is not worried about the Raptors winning in an upset at the Bankers Living Arena.

Just as Henson pondered the possibilities for today, Fraser walked into his office.

"Henson, remember what I told you about Leonard last year?"

Seeing Fraser's tone, Henson smiled. It seems that his old buddy is here to complain.

Last year, Fraser complained to Henson that Leonard was training too hard and couldn't go home with his wife and children. Henson naturally remembered this, or rather, was impressed.

"Leonard is bothering you again?" Henson laughed.

"No, it's not Leonard this time, it's the rookie. Anteto ...... Janis! Fraser tried to pronounce Antetokounmpo's last name, but eventually gave up and pronounced the better name.

"He practiced in the power room until 10 o'clock in the evening yesterday! I was afraid that he would get hurt, so I had to stay with him. Henson, it's not good for him to practice like this. You know, it's impossible to be fat in one bite with any training. He trained so hard that it would only increase the consumption of his body. ”

"Got it, I'll talk to him." Henson waved his hand, and it seemed that his conversation with Antetokounmpo yesterday had worked.

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In the evening, the scene went as smoothly as Henson had hoped. The Pacers didn't use any superb tactics, and Henson didn't make any surprise substitutions like he did in the last game. Henson just told his players, "Lure Rudy. Guy made a move. ”

So, Guy threw the game to death. Of course, it was the Raptors themselves who were killed.

"Rudy. Guy singled out Leonard in the horn position! Guy still doesn't look like he's going to pass the ball. In the face of Guy's triple threat move, Leonard didn't move! Guy is strong! But Leonard was not afraid to confront him! Rudy. Guy opted for a pull-up jump shot, and Leonard's long arm was sealed! ”

"Bang!"

"Still didn't go in, Dwayne. Coach Casey won't be happy, Rudy. Guy has wasted too many opportunities. It was clear that in front of Leonard, Guy's offense was not productive. ”

Casey was not happy, but what could he do? Not all managers are like Henson and have full control over their players. Rudy. Guy lets himself go every time he gets on the court, and Casey can't control it at all.

Before the start of the game, Becky. Harmon also asked Henson why he dared to let the opposing team's leading star make more shots. And now. After watching Leonard's performance throughout the game, Harmon has already got the answer.

In the end, the Raptors lost 84-91 on the road. Rudy. Guy took a staggering 26 shots in the game, more than Lowry and DeRozan combined. But Guy only hit 8 goals and will have a 30 percent shooting percentage that is clearly unsatisfactory.

Leonard had just 14 points and six rebounds in the game, but he was named the best of the game. Because everybody knows, Rudy. How much Guy struggled in front of Leonard.

Henson won the expected victory, and in the post-game press conference, reporters didn't seem to take the Raptors and the game seriously. They know that this game is just a warm-up. The real test for the Pacers is tomorrow!

"Coach Henson, first of all, congratulations on your six-game winning streak. But as we all know, your team is leaving tonight and will face the Brooklyn Nets tomorrow at the Barclays Center. Are you still confident for the next game? ”

After a reporter asked this question, everyone instantly came to their senses! The Pacers back-to-back against the Nets, who have changed dramatically this summer, is the real highlight!

But in Henson's view, neither the Raptors nor the Nets are far from a major event. The Nets' lineup does look very bluffing, with Delon , "Singles Joe", Pierce, Garnett and Lopez, and the starting five are all stars. But Henson has also said that this squad only had a chance of winning the championship five years ago.

"The Nets Big Five? I don't like that title. If the Nets can be considered a multi-giant team, then the whole league is full of multi-giant teams. Henson only teased the media about the Nets a little, and didn't actually mock the Nets in any way. But the New York media, which is already hostile to Henson, doesn't think so.

"You mean the Nets' roster is vulnerable? You have to know, Coach Henson, even taking two of the Nets' starters is enough to make a team make the playoffs! What's more, it's still five combined! The New York reporter responded forcefully.

Henson touched his chin, and instead of being angry, he felt excited. Since the beginning of this season, I have never met anyone who dares to argue with me. He thinks it's been a bit boring this season. Well, the fool is coming!

"Yes, Mr. Reporter. You're right, but so is my team. Just two starters are enough for a team to make the playoffs. Look ahead, Mr. Reporter. Tomorrow at the Barclays Centre, you'll see what a real 'Big Five' team looks like! We'll let you see the gap! ”

As always, Henson angered his "journalist friends" again.