736: The last rays of light

Henson stood on the training ground, watching his men sweat on the field with relish.

Training Hall 1 at the Bankers' Living Arena, this place is literally Henson's second home. Before having a family of his own, Henson spent more time here in a day than anywhere else.

On the field, the players are carrying out various special trainings. Of course, since it was the finals, the amount of training was not large, and it was basically based on recovery training.

Despite this, Henson was fascinated. Because of this training ground, he carries too many memories.

Leonard, who always practices silently, and Chris, who never admits defeat in training matches. Paul. Stephenson, who loves to scream, and George, who is serious and serious......

Henson has watched countless people go from obscure hairy boys to superstars on this training ground, from ordinary second-round picks to tens of millions of contracts. Watch "Queen Bee" grow old and watch Ray. Aaron retired ...... There's so much that's been going on here.

Of course, he also said goodbye to too many people.

Daniel. Granger, Zhu. Holiday & Wesley. Matthews, David. West, Chris. Anderson...... There have been all sorts of different people coming and leaving the training ground.

But when can I proudly tell myself that his players are always the most united and strong when they are together? This training ground is simply the foundation on which the Pacers can build two dynasties!

"It's probably the last game of your career, how does it feel?"

In the morning, it was Angeli's voice that woke Henson from his musings. And in the afternoon, the woman who woke up Henson turned into Becky. Hamon, his most trusted assistant coach.

"You may not believe it, but I've never been so calm."

"Leave all your emotions to the moment you hold the glass? This is the second dynasty, Henson. In the 21st century, there has not been a coach who has been able to build two dynasties. "Becky. Harmon smiled, more optimistic about Henson's retirement than sad.

If there are some things that can't be changed, why bother to be boring?

"Maybe, maybe my emotions are accumulating. Becky, do you remember the first time you stood on the training ground and directed the players to train? Henson asked, turning his head.

"Hmm...... Nervous? Maybe, I don't remember exactly. "Becky. Harmon spread his hands.

"To be honest, I don't remember exactly. All I know is that I was a kind of jerk back then. So, I don't want to retire and forget what I've been through. I tried to put them all in my head so that this time would last forever. ”

Becky. Harmon looked at Henson and could tell how much he loved the job, so much so that he didn't want to lose even the tiniest memory of the job.

"Don't worry, Henson, this is the most memorable period of your life, these memories are deeply rooted in the bone marrow, and you can't forget it. Look, the sun is setting. Harmon said, gesturing to a transparent dome.

Outside, the sky has been dyed red. Henson smiled slightly, and couldn't help but clench his fists.

?? The last of the sunset was swallowed up by the horizon, and the magnificent Banker's Living Arena was shrouded in night.

Outside the arena, a noisy shout faintly sounded. One by one, the players stopped their movements and then looked at Henson.

When the sun goes out, it means the game begins.

"Let's go, let our last day be in full swing!"

Henson roared, and all the players instantly became excited.

Today, it's the real battle of twilight.

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Before the start of the game, the reporters were ready to move, as if they were about to play on the field.

The peculiarities of today's game are known to the whole world, so journalists have more questions than usual to get answers from Henson.

In this regard, Steve. Cole was naturally dissatisfied.

He didn't hate Henson as a person, and in fact he would be more than willing to have more private contact with Henson if he could, like Popovich did.

But when this big game turns into Henson's personal show, when everyone ignores the five-star Warriors and says it's Henson, no one as a Warriors coach will be happy.

He didn't want to ruin Henson's big day, but he also didn't want to give up the championship because Henson needed a perfect ending.

People said it would be Henson's last game, but in front of the cameras, Kerr confidently said, "The series is a best-of-seven series, and Coach Henson has only won three games so far." And after this game, we will tie the aggregate score at 4-2. So, I'm not going to let this game be Coach Henson's swan song! ”

Before the game, Kerr was also very what he said to his players.

"It's a special game, yes, I don't deny it. But for us, the peculiarity of this game is not something damn Henson. Joe, but if we lose again, we're going to go home fishing! So how to play today, you can see for yourself! ”

Cole is perhaps the last person in the world right now who wants Henson to retire, and he will prolong Henson's career as long as he can. He remains confident that his team can win.

That year, the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from 3-1 down to the Warriors. And this year, Kerr intends to let the same thing happen to the Pacers.

On the other side, Henson's murderous aura didn't seem to be so heavy. In the face of reporters' questions, the Chinese coach showed a rare "gentleness".

"What are your plans after retirement? Well...... I don't think you're going to be interested in me telling stories for my daughter. ”

"How did you feel about the last game? Thankfully, I'm finally free. ”

"If I lose this game, will I be glad or angry? Uh, can you tell me who genius came up with this problem? ”

Henson dealt with all the reporters with humor, but in reality, Henson recognized that this was the last game of his career.

Now that they have all got match points, how can there be any reason to follow the Warriors back to the Bay Area?

There's nothing quite like a perfect script to win the title in front of the home fans and then turn away.

Before the game began, Henson saw his wife and daughter. The two most important women in his life were cheering on his team from the stands.

The thought that he could dedicate all his energy to them in the future made Henson feel motivated.

He loves basketball, he loves his team, he loves the feeling of winning. But now, he loves his family even more.

"Come on, I'll do the final deployment again!" Henson shouted loudly and gathered all the players in front of him.

Before the game even started, the suffocating atmosphere had already spread.

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"Look at him, everybody is cheering for him, he's the king of this arena!"

Inside the luxury box, Pacers big owner Stephen . Simon was staring at the pitch with relish. When he met the young Henson on his estate, he never imagined that his team would one day be pulled up by that Chinese.

"To be exact, he was the king of the course. Everybody loves him, Stephen. I can guarantee that today he will retire with honor. Bird smiled on the side, and he didn't forget that it was in this box that he talked to Henson for the first time.

He couldn't help but smile every time Bird remembered the scene where he was discussing tactics with a scout and Pritchard shouted "You must be crazy, Bird, you're crazy."

In the blink of an eye, so much time has passed. And on the dome of the Banker's Life Arena, five championship pennants were also hung!

"Beep~~~~"

The electronic beep sounded, and on the pitch, Henson pushed his players onto the pitch.

Bird didn't speak, and didn't continue to reminisce. Instead, he sat up straight and stared at the pitch earnestly.

Steve. Kerr said he wouldn't let Henson's career end today, and Bird could only say that Kerr was taking it for granted.

When Henson wants to put an end to it, no one can stop him!

Today, take a good look at Henson. Joe's bastard's curtain call.