When was the last time there was a rumor about Henson in NBA circles? It was the end of July 2015.

At that time, the Pacers and the Magic made a deal, and the Pacers paid Al Horford, whose contract is expiring, and a '16 first-round pick, to get Oladipo and three other players from the Magic.

But at the time, no one believed Henson was involved in the deal. Because just two days after the deal, the Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC announced a partnership with Bodyaror Energy Drinks. From now on, Bodyaror will be the equivalent of Gatorade in the NBA and will become the official drink of the UFC.

There is no doubt that the announcement of this news has caused Bodyaror's stock price to rise sharply. And Henson's ability to operate in business is also talked about.

Since the cooperation between Bodyaror and UFC, Coca-Cola has immediately taken a stake. The 10 shares that Henson bought for $6 million that year have now increased to $200 million. In the past year, Bodyaror's sales have exceeded the 100 million mark.

In the U.S., Bodyaror has also become the third-largest energy drink brand in terms of sales after Gaudade and Hydro. Henson's next goal is to make Bodyaror's annual sales exceed 200 million!

There is no doubt that Henson's commercial success is unquestionable. He didn't rely on his father-in-law Vivek, nor did he rely on his connections in the basketball circle. Instead, step by step, he has built his own functional beverage empire.

His achievements in business are inseparable from his investment in business. Because from the summer of 2015 to the present year of 2016, he has almost always focused on business operations. Basketball? It seems to have become Henson's past tense.

Because of this, since July 2015, reporters have not been contacted by Henson and the NBA for more than half a dime.

And the 15-16 season that belongs to the Pacers also has another year without Henson Joe.

This year, the Pacers are still not in good shape. Victor Oladipo struggled with Paul and George, and he wasn't even as good as the year before. The scoring average dropped to 15 points per game, and his eyes were no longer full of light.

In the regular season, the Pacers only won 50 games, ranking third behind the Cavaliers and Raptors.

Heading into the playoffs, the Pacers cleanly eliminated the Hornets led by Kemba Walker in the first round. But in the second round, it "unexpectedly" lost to the rising Toronto Raptors.

Chris Paul once again fell in the Eastern Conference semifinals due to injury, and without Al Horford to organize the offense, the Pacers' offense was once again disorganized.

With Antetokounmpo still in shape, Oladipo losing himself, and Paul getting injured again, the Pacers instantly became a team carried by Paul George alone.

But the two fists were always difficult to beat the four hands, and the Raptors finally relied on the perseverance of "Trash Brothers" DeRozan and Lowry, as well as the stability of role players such as Valanciunas and Carroll, and finally won the tiebreaker and led the Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in history

Once upon a time, the Indiana Pacers, the dominant players in the East, became a springboard for other teams to make history.

But just after the Eastern Conference semifinals, the world got the news of Henson Joe and the NBA again since July 2015.

But unfortunately, this time, Henson did not announce his return because he couldn't see the Pacers' decline. The reason why he reappeared in the limelight was because Henson Joe's first child was finally born. On the day of the child's birth, many NBA celebrities were present.

This is the only time in almost a year that Henson has been linked to the NBA.

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As Bird drove to Indianapolis University Hospital, Henson was crying with joy beside Angelie and her baby.

Unlike in China, when a woman gives birth, the man does not have to wait outside the operating room, but can accompany her. Even, the father had to cut the umbilical cord for the baby by hand.

So, the first second the baby landed, Henson saw her.

"How? Boy or girl? Bird walked to the door of the ward and asked Vivek, who had already arrived and was equally nervous.

"It's a girl, they call her Emily, Emily Jo. She's so endearing to Bird, and it's not an exaggeration to say she's a little angel. "Vivek, who is a grandfather, is naturally very happy, the mother and daughter are safe, and the girl is so cute, which is simply the greatest happiness in the world.

"Congratulations, Vivek. This is perhaps the best news ever heard in all of Indianapolis this year. Bird also smiled with satisfaction, Emily's birth seemed to bring a ray of light to the lifeless Indianapolis.

In fact, Henson hasn't discussed team work with Bird since July, and hasn't provided "personal help" to the Pacers since. In addition to being busy with his own accidents, a large part of the reason is that Henson is taking care of his wife dutifully.

It's like Anjiali took care of Henson when he was sick more than two years ago, and during the time he was going to give birth, Anjiali was everything to him, and he didn't have the heart to care about what happened in the NBA.

Even if I occasionally turn on the TV to watch a Pacers game, it's just to relax.

In this way, Emily, a beautiful little angel with black hair and yellow skin, and a mixture of European, American and Asian blood, came into this world under the gaze of basketball celebrities such as Larry Bird, Vivi Kranadive, Paul George, and Chris Paul.

This experience sounds a bit like Wesley Matthews. But Henson swore to God that he wouldn't let his baby daughter have as hard work as Matthews.

"Thank you for coming, and thank you for your prayers." When Henson walked out of the hospital room, Bird finally saw Henson again after almost a year.

He's changed a lot.

The guy's hair was longer than before, almost hanging down his shoulders. He had a big beard on his face, not just a piece of scum. The face of this man, who is about to be 37 years old and happy with his daughter, is full of traces of time.

"There's no need to thank us, we didn't do anything. I'm so happy for you from the bottom of my heart, Henson. Your daughter will definitely be able to grow up healthy and healthy. Bird walked up and hugged Henson tightly, and that's how man's friendship is.

Sometimes even if we haven't seen each other for a long time, the relationship will not fade by half.

"She will, will." Henson's voice was still a little shaky, obviously because his emotions had not calmed down.

"That's right, Bird." Just as Bird was about to let go of Henson, the bearded Chinese man whispered in Bird's ear.

"Huh? If there's anything you need help with, just ask. ”

"In a few days, when Angeli and Emily have stabilized, I want to talk to you alone. It's okay at my house, or in your office. I'd like to have a formal conversation with you, Bird. ”

Hearing Henson say this, Bird was shocked.

It's hard to do it

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Two months ago

Henson was bored watching TV in his bedroom, and he didn't dare to turn on the sound for fear of disturbing Anjiali, who was sleeping soundly.

On the TV screen, the Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs game is being played. At this time, the Spurs' top card has changed from Tim Duncan to the Kawai Leonard he has cultivated.

The game was not too intense, as the Spurs established the initiative early. Oladipo's struggles with the Pacers have left Henson with a lot of heartache, and Vogel seems to have some problems with his use.

"Otherwise, next season, you will go back, right?"

At this moment, Anjiali suddenly made a sound, startling Henson.

"Ann, did I make a noise with you?" Henson immediately leaned down and caressed his wife's face with concern.

An Jiali shook her head gently, "I woke up by myself, I said, otherwise, next season, you can go back." ”

"Go back? Where to go? Damn the coach's seat? No, life is fine now. ”

"Alright Henson, I know you still can't put that place down. You negotiated for Bird last summer, and then every day you secretly watched the game, watched the video, and took notes. Don't think I don't know anything, Henson. I'm the wife of a legendary leader. ”

Seeing that his "crimes" were revealed one by one, Henson scratched his head in embarrassment.

"As long as you can take care of your family, your work and your body, you can go back. I know very well what the basketball court means to you. I don't have the right to deprive you of such an important part of your life, so as long as you want, Henson. You go back, it's okay. ”

Yes, even though Henson is thriving in the business and doubling the sales of his sports drink brand, he still never has the same sense of accomplishment as he did on the basketball court.

All the while, Henson has stayed away from the pitch on the grounds of concern for his body and family.

But shouldn't a truly mature and powerful man be able to balance all factors?

Work, family and health, Anjiali is right, as long as he can balance these three, why not go back? Moreover, after more than two years of cultivation, Henson's heart is much stronger than before. This is not Henson's own words, but the monthly medical examination report.

Henson smiled and turned off the TV and lay down next to Anjiali, "Now I don't care about that, I just want to take good care of you and the child." ”

Now, two months later, when Emily was born safely, Anjiali did not have any accidents.

Henson Joe, the legendary head coach who has been silent for two years, finally has the mind to talk to Larry Bird about work.

Henson couldn't live without the basketball court, and the basketball court without Henson lacked too much color.

Now, it's time to make up for what is missing!