When it comes to the feud between the Brooklyn Nets and the Indiana Pacers, we have to start from last season. Since Spike. After Lee and Henson sparked a war of words in the media in New York and Indianapolis, the relationship between the two teams quickly deteriorated.

This summer, Kim. Terry formed such a big five lineup, and there were many media outlets at the time that they would be a new title challenger in the East.

And in this year's preseason, the Nets and Pacers have already played each other once. At the time, the Pacers were winning by a big margin, and Nets general manager Kim Brown. "In pre-season, everyone was still adjusting to the pace of the game. So the loss of this game doesn't say anything. ”

At that time, Charles. Barkley slammed the Nets from the front, "Kim. Terry was defending his stupidity, and he still didn't want to admit that he had been completely killed by Danny. Angie got it! ”

Now, the regular season is here. And their opportunity to explain the problem also came.

From last season to the preseason and now, this ordinary regular season game is no ordinary for fans in New York and Indianapolis. The two teams will settle their previous grievances together at the Barclays Center, which costs more than $1 billion!

Although the game was given all sorts of special meanings by fans and the media, Henson was very relaxed about his trip to New York. At least in front of outsiders, he behaved very relaxed.

The Pacers flew straight to New York after playing the Raptors, and although they arrived at New York's Kennedy Airport at half past one in the morning, there were still countless reporters waiting at the scene to interview Henson and the players for the first time.

"There's nothing to see about how you look at this game. Just a few hours ago, we had won six in a row and we are yet to defeat this season. The Brooklyn Nets, as far as I know, have a 2-3 record right now. ”

"I said, I never thought of the Nets as a Big Five, so don't ask me any questions about it."

"It's true that the preseason record doesn't count, and I admit that the Nets probably didn't give their best in the preseason. But have you forgotten that in preseason, we were missing Chris. Paul's case against the Nets. At this point, we have a very healthy squad. ”

Henson's series of remarks in the face of the media all reflect a relaxed attitude. Compare it with the interviews with the Nets players, and you can see the difference in mentality between the two sides.

"I know how strong the Pacers are, and I learned how good they were when I was playing in Boston. But this isn't Boston, it's Brooklyn. Trust me, we're not going to let the defending champions get through it easily. Garnett faced the camera and threw his fist.

"The Pacers are really strong, but they're not invincible. They also have a lot of shortcomings, and as long as we can stick together, I don't think we have a chance to win. "Pierce is undoubtedly on the side of the united front with his good brother KG.

"Needless to say, I can't wait to see the team win big at the Barclays Centre. After all, we spent more than $80 million in luxury tax on this lineup! This alone is enough to prove that we are strong! Nets General Manager Kim. Terry's speech was the most concise, but he was also the most disgusted by Henson.

At any point, the value of the squad becomes a criterion for judging whether a team is strong or not

The difference in attitudes between the two teams towards this game was so great that Spike. Lee was surprised. The New York side always regarded the Pacers as a strong opponent, but the Pacers didn't take the Nets seriously at all......

"That guy, isn't he too arrogant Although the Nets had a bad initial record, the hard configuration is here. The Nets finished third in the East last season, and this season, with the addition of Garnett and Pierce, it's impossible not to retreat. In other words, the Nets are also a team in the top three in the East. "Spike. Next to Lee, a cinematographer from a film and television team felt that Henson was a little too arrogant.

Spike. Li pursed his lips, "Whether it's too arrogant or not, we'll know tomorrow." ”

In the reluctant and resentful eyes of the reporters, all the members of the Pacers got on the bus and headed for the hotel.

Due to the need to shoot at all times, Spike. Lee was also allowed to sit on the team bus with the players for filming.

But usually, there is nothing to shoot for such back-to-back races. Because the players must have fallen asleep when they got in the car so late, including Spike. Lee is no exception. But in the dimly lit compartment, Spike. When Lee opened his hazy eyes, he saw a faint light coming from the front row.

"I thought you really didn't care about them." Spike. Lee's voice startled Henson, who was watching the Nets game intently.

"You don't walk silently, Spike."

"In the face of the media, he didn't care so much, but he didn't miss any time to study his opponent in the car. I have to say, I learned a lot from this back-to-back trip, Coach Henson. At least I saw it, something that no one else could see. The black director immediately turned on the camera and filmed Henson working in the car.

"That's exactly what I can do in front of the media, Spike. Director Lee. People say I'm a megalomaniac, and that's a baseless accusation. Because I tend to show my self-confidence only after I have been well prepared. However, you often interpret that as arrogance. Self-confidence and arrogance are two different things. ”

"yes, I now know why you always win. If you don't mind, can I come to your room today to shoot?"

"Like I said, director. You're just a pair of eyes, except for going to the toilet, taking a shower, and whatever you want. ”

By the time I arrived at my hotel near the Barclays Center, it was already two o'clock in the morning. Spike. Lee and his camera crew found it a little unbearable, but in fact, it was a common occurrence for the players and coaches.

Two o'clock in the morning is considered early, after all, New York is not far from Indianapolis. Don't forget, there was a game last season when the Thunder arrived in Indianapolis at 4 a.m. However, at eight o'clock that night, they played a good matchup with the Pacers.

"The glamorous pros work harder than I thought." One photographer complained that just a few hours ago they were fighting the Raptors. By this time, they had gained a foothold on the soil of Brooklyn.

"Everyone's life is harder than we thought it would be, man. Let's go, we're not done tonight. ”

Spike. Lee deliberately shared the same room with Henson today, and Henson did put Spike. Li became a pair of eyes that were free from everything. In addition to the necessary communication, basically put Spike. Lee Dang air.

He took care of himself and changed into his pajamas, took a shower, and then, while the black director was already yawning, he made a cup of coffee, picked up his laptop, and continued to work on the game footage......

I don't know when, Spike. Lee couldn't stay up and fell asleep. By the time he opened his eyes the next day, it was already past breakfast. And in the room, he was the only one left.

"Damn." Spike. Lee rubbed his eyes, he hadn't been as tired as he was yesterday in a long time. Just to experience this back-to-back race, Spike. Li Du felt extremely desperate.

It's no wonder that the players are so resistant to back-to-back away games.

I looked at my watch, and it was already ten o'clock in the morning. This means that he didn't sleep long, less than eight hours.

The camera is still standing in the room, aimed at the desk in the room. Spike. Lee turned up the camera and found that Henson was still working until four in the morning! More to make Spike. Lee was surprised to learn that Henson was lying on the table several times in the video. But it wasn't napping, and the look on his frowning brow indicated that Henson seemed to be feeling unwell.

Although Henson only needed a short break to get back to normal every time, it still made the black director break out in a cold sweat. Originally, it was thought that only professional athletes were at risk of health hazards. Unexpectedly, the profession of head coach is not safe at all.

Just then, Henson walked through the door with a cup of coffee. See Spike. After Lee, Henson smiled enthusiastically, "I have to say that I don't really like the weather in New York when I wake up." You see, gloomy. ”

"Henson, what happened to you last night"

"What's wrong"

"I saw in the video that you seem to be a little ...... Not well"

"It's no big deal, I'm not fine. Don't worry, I'm sure there aren't a few managers in the league who are completely physically flawless. With 82 regular season games in one season, and 41 away games, the above itinerary plus the long journey through the United States will be exhausting as long as you are not an iron fighter. The most typical example is the "Zen Master" Jackson late in his coaching career, who coached on crutches in 2006 due to hip and back injuries, and was unable to even travel on some long-distance away games. Although he eventually got rid of his injury through treatment, he stepped down in 2011 due to physical factors and has not returned. People think that fitness is a one-size-fits-all excuse for a manager to leave, but the truth is that we do have a whole bunch of injuries caused by physical factors. ”

Henson's tone was understated, and it seemed like something to be taken for granted.

Listen to what Henson says, Spike. Lee remembered an article he had seen earlier this year about Bobcats new coach Stephen Brown. Clifford's report.

It is said that one day, Clifford was absent from the team's training, so reporters went to follow the report. As a result, he was found at a local hospital in Charlotte. Only then did it turn out that Clifford was stressed and sleep deprived, which led to chronic headaches. That's why he had to miss training.

In an interview with reporters, Clifford shook his head helplessly, "Taking medicine is just a stopgap measure, and the doctor told me that medication support may be able to help me get through this season, but headaches will become more trouble." But what can I do, there is still so much work to be done, don't you have to grit your teeth and continue to hold on?"

This report for Spike. Lee was impressed, knowing that Clifford was still a new coach and had not been working for a long time, and he was already unwell because of the head coach position. But he always thought that Clifford was just an exception and that not all managers had physical problems like him.

But today, the black director found that the problems faced by the team's coaches were even more serious than he had imagined.

At this moment, the downstairs of the hotel became more and more noisy. Spike. Li stuck out his head and looked out the window, only to find that a large number of reporters had arrived in advance to prepare to block it.

"Damn, it's going to be that stupid bunch of questions again."

Henson laughed and complained, no wonder Henson hated the media so much. Obviously, he has just finished his work, and he has not rested yet, so he will be asked a bunch of sharp questions. This kind of thing, no one will feel good on anyone.

Spike. Lee washed his face seriously, and then picked up the camera. His requirements for this film have become higher and higher with Henson's various experiences!

There are too many misconceptions about Henson, and Spike. What Lee wants to do is to let people know a real Henson in a limited time. Joe!

This goal is as long-term and difficult as the Pacers' goal of three consecutive championships......