Steve. Kerr is definitely one of the worst people in the world, and no one could have imagined that the five-star Warriors would fall behind 0-2. They will return to Oracle Arena with a huge disadvantage.

At the start of the season, almost 90% of the media were more optimistic about the Warriors winning the championship. At that time, everyone exclaimed that the NBA had come to an end. But the Warriors' experience this year has been more bumpy than most people think.

They only won 50+ games in the regular season, and they no longer swept thousands of troops in the playoffs. The Warriors have lost six games so far in the series. And the Pacers, so far, the defeat record is still only 1.

This is a huge gap from people's expectations, so that the five-star warriors with a luxurious lineup were counted by the media after the second game of the finals.

"It turns out that building superstars is not the true meaning of basketball."

"Steve. Cole messed up everything if let Henson. Joe came to coach this team, and the Warriors didn't know how scary it was. ”

"The Warriors' rotation is so weak that unless the five superstars can carry the load, the situation will not be any better for the Warriors."

For a while, both the Warriors and Kerr were pushed to the forefront. They returned to the Bay Area in disrepute, ready to pay for their land in blood.

And with Steve. Kerr was the opposite, and after the second end of the series, Henson. Joe became a beloved person all over the world.

The end of Game 2 of the series means that Henson is getting closer to his retirement.

Fans are getting torn over, and on the one hand they want Henson to play a few more games. On the other hand, they hope that Henson can end the damn series as soon as possible and lift the O'Brien Cup.

In the midst of this struggle, countless fans spontaneously gathered at the entrance of the Banker's Life Arena and picked up banners one after another.

"Henson, we hope to see you again next season."

The words on the banner are very simple, but full of emotions and reluctance. The banner even attracted a lot of media attention, and of course, the Pacers discussed it with gusto-of-the-air in between practices.

???“ I feel like if I were a fan, I would do the same...... "Larry. Bird said through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the office as he looked at the banners swaying in the wind in the distance.

?“ Looks like you don't want me to go? Henson smiled playfully, he never imagined that he would one day be loved by the fans.

????????“ That's a funny question, Henson. All of Indianapolis, who wants you to go? Bird shook his head and looked away from the banner.

Henson smiled, he was glad that he was admired by so many people. But there was no way, he had to go.

"If you don't want to leave, you don't have to retire with me, and I didn't force you, Bird."

"Of course I know that no one can force me. But after you're gone, what's left of my basketball dynasty? Besides, I'm already an old man, Henson. Time was getting too fast, and I couldn't do it anymore. ”

Bird smiled slightly, sometimes staying out of the way is a relief.

"In the next two games, we're going to the Bay Area." Instead of continuing with such a heavy topic, Henson focused on the current game.

"yes, that damn place. Do you think you can finish the game in the Bay Area? If that's the case, it's the last two games of your career. ”

"Hmm...... I'd love to win, Bird. But a 4-0 knockout of the Warriors? Come on, that's fantastic. But I can fight for it and make it the last two away games of my career! ”

"You mean ......"

"It's a bit difficult to make it 4-0, but 4-1 I think there's hope. I'm going to try to win the O'Brien Cup at home and then ...... It's all over, Bird. ”

As he spoke, Henson couldn't help but look up the window again, at the fans gathered at the entrance of the arena and at the banners swaying in the wind.

The next time he comes back to play, maybe it's over.

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The topic of whether Henson was embarrassed to stay has been hyped up, and the heat of this topic has even overshadowed the General Administration itself.

???????? In the media, on the Internet, and even on the streets, there has been no end to the discussion about whether Henson will eventually stay????. There are even bookmakers who offer odds on Henson's going, so that everyone can bet on it.

Never before in the history of the NBA has the retirement of a head coach caused such an uproar.

Henson thought that the question of whether he would retire was already closed. But it is clear that the discussion in the media and the retention of fans will affect the psychology of the players.

Now, Henson can't let anything get in the way, and everyone has to be 100 per cent ready for the Grand Finals.

So, to end the discussion, Henson and Byrd proposed, "I want to have a press conference." ”

It was a special press conference because it was not only journalists, but also representatives of local fans in Indianapolis. In other words, it's a press conference for the fans.

Due to the suddenness of the incident, most of the people present were local Indianapolis media, and there were not many reporters. But that's enough, and Henson doesn't want to run into the trouble-provocative out-of-town media at a press conference like this.

Before the press conference began, Henson and Bird waited outside the media reception room, as usual.

????????“ Are you nervous, Henson? Bird turned his head and asked, reminding Henson of a time when he attended a press conference.

???????? Henson shrugged: "What's there to be nervous about?" I attend press conferences more times a year than I do with my daughter. ”?

????????“ Well, but saying goodbye to the person who loves you is not so easy to say. It's all your fans who come today, not idiots who come to scold. ”?

??????? Henson curled the corners of his mouth slightly, and smiled silently. Yes, today's words are not so easy to say.

When the press officer signaled for Henson and Bird to enter, the two stepped into the media reception room.

There was a commotion in the reception room, and when Henson and Bird walked in, the scene suddenly became full of flashes.

"Henson, stay!" Below, a fan shouted. Henson didn't speak, just smiled at the cute fan.

The original chatter in the reception room gradually died down until it disappeared completely. At this point, the press officer announced the official start of the press conference.

It stands to reason that the press conference should be in the form of reporters asking Henson to answer. But today, Henson didn't give anyone else a chance to speak. As soon as the scene fell silent, he leaned closer to the microphone.

"Thank you for your support, but I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you today."

As soon as Henson spoke, Bird shook his head. After so many years, this guy is still the same as before, and he will never say more nonsense if he can.

?“ Five years ago, I could have retired completely. But three years ago I decided to come back, I don't want the Pacers to slide into the abyss, I want to pull the team up.?? But I can't keep holding on, guys. No team in the world can always rely on one person, the Chicago Bulls, the Los Angeles Lakers, or the Indiana Pacers. ”

Henson paused, but no one interjected, everyone waited for the manager to continue speaking. Bird is right, saying goodbye to the fans who love him is not easy.

"You're supposed to love the Indiana Pacers, not me, Henson. Joe. Even without me, a walker is still a walker. I always tell the players that the name on the front of the shirt is more important than the name on the back. For me, the same applies to that. ”

?“ Thank you all for your support over the years, and I sincerely apologize to all of you. But I want to live my own life, and I hope you understand. I officially announce that I will not stay, this is my last season. ”

After saying that, Henson got up and left without giving reporters and fans a chance to ask questions.

It's not that he doesn't like trouble, it's that he's afraid that he won't be able to hold back......

The reporters did not continue to ask, because a very cruel fact was already in front of them.

A great era is coming to an end.

The next day, Henson and the players needed to fly to the Bay Area. At the airport, a large number of fans also gathered, and banners were also unfurled.

But the content of the banner is no longer a retention, but a very heartwarming sentence.

"Thank you, Henson."

This sentence is like Reggie. Miller's final stop with the Pacers was filled with power as the fans chanted "Thank you, Reggie."

Henson smiled with satisfaction, then turned to look at his players.

"The game is not over yet, let's go, and then, return with honor!"

"Roar!" After Henson finished speaking, the fans roared in agreement.

Sometimes, Henson really doesn't feel like a manager. He was more like a king, the king of Indianapolis.