By the end of the game, the ATT Center had been filled with cheers from Pacers fans. Although in the stands, a large area of Spurs fans in white T-shirts was crowded, and there were only a handful of Pacers fans in corn-yellow T-shirts. But the outnumbered Spurs fans were collectively silent, and the ATT Center was completely turned into the home of the Pacers.

On the pitch, the players still surrounded Henson and hugged him one by one. And they were surrounded by reporters and cameras.

Under the camera record, reporters found that many of the Pacers' players had ruddy eyes. Even a "wicked person" like Stephenson cried profusely.

But this situation does not surprise reporters. After all, the Pacers have won three consecutive championships, and how many players in this world can achieve such an achievement as three consecutive championships? It's human nature that the players can't control their emotions.

However, the more they filmed, the more reporters felt that today's championship night was a little unusual. The players were a little too emotional, and there seemed to be more sadness than happiness in their emotions.

After a while, the on-site staff had already set up the temporary podium. The golden O'Brien Cup has also been put on the podium. NBA's new commissioner Adam. Xiao Hua took the stage with a professional smile and waited for the Pacers players.

It stands to reason that the players should now be excited to put on their championship commemorative T-shirts, put on their championship commemorative caps, and rush to the podium to embrace their O'Brien Cup with the blessing of fans around the world.

But Xiao Hua waited on the stage for several minutes, but the Pacers players still didn't have the slightest intention of going on stage to accept the award. They were still around Henson. Joe around, reluctant to leave. Adam. Xiao Hua has always participated in so many championship award ceremonies, and he has never seen such a situation. He had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

"Alright guys, put away your shameful tears. We are now the kings of the world, and the entire alliance is under our control! Go on stage and take home the O'Brien Cup! We're the winners, we have to leave in style! Henson said, looking around at the players around him, but he couldn't hold back.

Looking at these familiar faces, thousands of emotions instantly poured into my heart. For Henson and for the players, they mean so much to each other.

Chris. Paul, the defender who was suffering from injuries at the beginning, is thought to be the next superstar to fall in the league. The season after the injury, he struggled with the Hornets. Both the record and the personal data have dropped sharply. But something happened that season that he will never forget — he was killed by the Pacers.

Since then, the young Eastern Conference team has come into Paul's sights. The following summer, Paul formally met the man who had changed his life. After being traded to the Pacers, Paul also began his championship journey, and his career and place in history changed dramatically.

Paul. George, a skinny player who was originally a minor NCAA Division II team, never imagined he would be drafted in the lottery. For him, as long as the draft pick can make it to the first round, it is considered a victory.

However, the man who was questioned did another thing that was questioned by himself, and that was to use a 10th pick to take himself off.

George remembers his first day in the team, and Henson told himself – you're going to be the number one on the team.

At the time, George thought it was just a normal head coach's encouragement to young players. But now, look at him, he's a sought-after star in the league right now. Naturally, it is also one of the top names of the Pacers.

Kawaii. Leonard, the only thing the silent man thought about was to play basketball. He knows that there are a lot of teams that like him, but again, most of these teams are not too afraid to choose themselves. That's when the one called Henson. Joe's guy plunged headfirst into his world.

He guides himself and helps himself. As long as every game is played according to Henson's plan, Leonard is always full of confidence. And he repaid the Chinese coach with tough defense and steady offense.

West and Horford, who were reborn under Henson. If it weren't for Henson, God knows if Stephenson would have been in a foreign league right now. Yi Jianlian thought that if he hadn't met this coach with the same skin color as himself and spoke Chinese very well, his NBA career might have ended long ago. Danny. Green was glad that Henson was willing to give him a chance. Allen feels that the two years he spent in Indianapolis after leaving the Celtics were the happiest two years of his career. Antetokounmpo thanked Henson for giving him the opportunity to step onto the NBA stage......

Yes, the trajectories of each of their lives and careers have long since changed because of each other. Now, this group of people who have changed each other's fates are suddenly separating, can they not be emotionally excited?

"Let's all go on stage, it's time for us to take the O'Brien Cup home! Wipe away your tears, one by one disgrace to me! Henson said so, but his eyes were also full of tears......

In the end, the players were led by Henson to the podium. Normally, the head coach stands at the back of the podium, even for Popovich and Phil. Jackson, the two great coaches, can't change either.

Henson, however, stood at the front, in the middle and in the most conspicuous position. And, for the third year in a row, it has stood in this position.

Adam. Xiao Hua shook his head, he didn't expect that one day, he would actually hand over the O'Brien Cup to this Chinese coach.

Unlike Stern, Xiao Hua does not like to give long speeches at various ceremonies, preferring to get straight to the point. Perhaps, this is one of the few places where Henson likes Xiao Hua.

After a few brief words, Xiao Hua lifted the championship trophy and put it in Henson's hand. For three years in a row, the Pacers have won the O'Brien Cup. Joe. Therefore, it is no surprise to see the head coach lift the O'Brien Cup first.

Then, the reporter on the podium handed the microphone to Henson and asked him to say a few words.

Normally, only two people can speak on the podium. One was the speech of the team owner when he won the championship, and the other was the speech of the FMVP winner. And having the head coach speak when winning a championship has never happened even in Auerbach's Celtics.

You must know that the status of the "red-headed" Auerbach in the Celtics was the backbone of the existence. Even the "forced king" Bird has to be obedient in front of Auerbach. However, even if he is as great as him, he has never received such an honor.

Henson took the microphone, and before he could speak, the cheers in the stands drowned out the audience.

Henson smiled slightly, Adam. Xiao Hua dared to use his position as president to assure that it was the gentlest smile he had ever seen on Henson's face.

"Thank you, thank you all for your support. We wouldn't have been here without you guys behind us. As with most team owners, Henson was the first to thank the fans who came to cheer on him. But then, Henson's point of view was quite unusual.

"At the same time, I would like to thank my boss, my colleagues, my players and everyone who helped me win the O'Brien Cup for the third year in a row. You guys, I don't have any regrets in my career. So I announced that I would be officially retiring after tonight's game. My body was no longer able to sustain such work, and I did everything I could, and I brought a dynasty to Indianapolis. And now, it's time to quit. Henson. Joe, quit. ”

Xiao Hua, who was originally applauding, suddenly froze, and even he couldn't hide the surprised look on his face. And at the scene, almost everyone had this expression.

Fans, commentators, opposing players, journalists, Bill. Russell...... Each of them had their eyes wide, and their mouths couldn't close as if something had been stuffed into them. There was a sudden silence in the audience, and it was eerily quiet. People were waiting, waiting for Henson to say he was just joking. However, after waiting for a long time, Henson still did not speak.

Only then did people know that this Chinese coach was serious!

"Henson. Coach Joe, who suddenly announced that he had to retire due to physical reasons...... I think it's not just an example of a manager. ”

Mike. Brin paused, trying to calm his emotions and organize his words.

"Coach Henson's decision will make the entire league lose a dazzling light. I don't think there's going to be a second coach in the NBA who is as popular, so questioned, and who always wins as Coach Henson. At the height of his prime, he opted out. Only one ...... left for the whole league"

Mike. Brin thought for a moment and realized that there was only one word that best described the trip.

"Only one legendary back is left for the whole league that others will desperately chase after but can't catch up no matter how they catch up!"

Just in Mike. As Brin spoke, the entire ATT Center resounded with MVP shouts. It turned out that it was Bill. Silas has already presented the FMVP trophy to Leonard, who has performed perfectly in the series.

But Leonard did not speak, nor did he lift the trophy, but handed it to Henson.

Henson was unceremonious, holding up the O'Brien Cup with his left hand and Bill with his right hand. Russell Finals Most Valuable Player Trophy. Suddenly, the shouts of the MVP hit like a tsunami!

Even Popovich couldn't help but applaud when he saw this. Yes, who else is more qualified than him to result in this FMVP trophy?

Three consecutive championships, 16-0 championships, sweeping all opponents in the playoffs, 73 wins, 30 straight wins...... Henson. Joe's legendary season has finally come to an end. People don't want to guess how much of a shake will happen in the basketball hoop the next day.

At this point, they just wanted to enjoy the beauty of this legendary night......

The brightest light goes out at the brightest moment, but no one forgets the light that this lamp once brings.