292: Apologize? Never!
The 48 minutes were over, but that result didn't give either side what they wanted.
98-89, the Pacers finally survived the loss of Paul. Paul. George and Leonard's solid play on both ends of the floor allowed the Pacers to remain strong even with a Paul.
The moment the game ended, George. Karl was full of black lines, because he felt very embarrassed that he couldn't help his team win even with his dark tricks.
Of course, Henson and Pacers fans won't be happy with the win in this game either. It's not because the Pacers players aren't playing well, it's because Ty. Lawson and George. Karl, the master and apprentice, did not get the punishment he deserved.
After the game, George. Very angry, Karl walked straight into the players' tunnel. No journalist dared to provoke him, and the whole world knew that Carl was in a bad mood right now. If you don't want to be scolded by the old man, it's best not to get close.
As a result, half of the reporters lined up to rush into the locker room to interview Paul, who was sent off. The other half, on the other hand, all gathered around Henson, who didn't seem to be reacting.
"Coach Henson, what do you think about the clash that took place in the fourth quarter of the game?"
"Do you think the referee's decision is fair? Chris. Should Paul be sent straight off? ”
The reporters gathered around Henson, looking as chaotic as they had been when the confrontation had just begun.
Henson still didn't overreact, and even looked a little calmer than usual. The Chinese coach stretched out his hands, pressed down gently, and signaled everyone to be quiet, he was about to speak!
"I don't have much to say about this game, the Nuggets played just a supporting role from the beginning, the world wants to see the first in the West VS the first in the East, and no one cares what the Denver Nuggets are. So you're asking me what I think of this game...... Suffice it to say it's a game we deserve to win. With that, Henson turned to leave. Originally, he didn't want to take the Nuggets, but George. Carl is unkind, and don't expect Henson to show any respect to Carl.
But after saying that, Henson still felt very unhappy. Paul was sent off, but Carl and Lawson were not, and this has to be explained. So Henson turned his head back again, and the reporters understood, and immediately put the microphone to Henson's mouth.
"By the way, I have one more thing I want to say to George. Mr. Carr said. You're a fucking coward! I can accept deceit, but I can't accept brutality and hurt! ”
After scolding, Henson smiled at the camera and walked into the players' tunnel satisfied. The reporters stayed where they were, looking at each other.
yes, that's like Henson. Something Joe would have done.
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George. Carl, since 1984, has taken his first steps as a professional coach. At that time, Henson. Joe was just 4 years old.
As one of the few coaches in NBA history, "Crazy Carl" has a very high reputation in the league. Just like Popovich and Jerry. Sloan and others, most coaches will give him full respect even if he is an opponent with Karl.
But today, Henson openly said to the camera, "George. Carl is a coward", which undoubtedly caused a stir in the circle.
Can a coach who has only been in the industry for less than three years not cause a sensation when he points to the most prestigious person in the league and says something like this!?
"That guy who doesn't know the height of the sky should apologize to me!" At the post-match press conference, George. Carl was furious! After so many years in the NBA, even the biggest star didn't dare to fight him, just one Henson. What is Joe?
Could it be that he is more dragged than Iverson and Anthony?
"I don't know how thick the sky is? I'm the overall champion, George. Carl is not. I'm the winner of this game, George. Carl is not. Want me to apologize to Carl? I can tell you very responsibly here, and I can tell every lady and gentleman here. I can't do anything to George. Karl or any of his players apologize! Unless they can sincerely apologize for the brutal and rude behavior they have made in tonight's game, George . Carl went to dream! Finally, Henson showed a hint of anger. There are many reporters at the bottom who secretly laughed, and Henson openly insulted his opponent again, this guy is afraid that he will be banned for a few more games!
Henson naturally thought of this, and in order to prevent Xiao Hua and the league from grasping the handle, Henson added a few more words, "I will apologize, but to those fans watching the game from the sidelines, I am sorry for letting you see the ugly side of this game." Thank you, fellow journalists, and I have concluded my remarks. “
After Henson finished speaking, he turned and left. Some local Indianapolis reporters almost couldn't hold back their applause, but Henson's answer was just watertight! not only scolded old Carl, but also said some very official polite words. In this case, it doesn't make sense that the league wants to ban Henson.
If the league were to ban Henson, then George. Karl has to be banned as well!
According to sources, George. Karl was so angry that his face turned red that night because of Henson's "I'm the champion, George. Carl is not" undoubtedly broke the old man's heart. Of course, after coming to the alliance for so many years, no one has ever dared to call him a "coward" in front of the camera.
The day after the game, Henson. Joe unexpectedly became the side of public support. And Karl, who instigated Iguodala to do "dirty work" and deliberately provoked trouble, was pushed to the forefront by the media.
Instead of being banned, Henson didn't even pay a single fine! It can be seen that even the alliance knows that it is George in this matter. Carl is at a loss. And Carl was scolded by Henson, scolded by reporters, and scolded by fans, and it is estimated that his blood pressure can soar above 200.
Of course, after all, if such a big conflict breaks out, Henson is fine, and it doesn't mean that the rest of the Pacers are okay.
"Damn Adam, he's just going to pay me something anyway!" When Henson was called into the office by Bird, he was ready to pay a $20,000 fine, but Bird told him.
"Chris. Paul is to be banned for three games. ”
Henson then published the above scolding.
"You know, that guy can't tolerate violence on the court, and he's even more so than Stern. And Paul ...... yesterday A three-game ban is considered light. Bird sighed helplessly, as this is the second time this season that a member of the Pacers has been suspended since Henson was suspended. I have to say that Xiao Hua's behavior towards the walkers is really "severely punished".
No way, who let the Pacers once have such a "glorious" fighting history?
"George. Carl is fucking damned, Chris is now banned for three games...... We're going to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in our next game. Henson sat down in front of Bird and sighed.
It was the first time Bird had seen Henson look so sad. Also, facing the opponent in the finals last season, they lost the organizational core of the team. No matter who you change, you will be very distressed.
Because Henson has a lot of injury-free badges, the Pacers' roster has been very neat for most of the season. However, now the player is suspended for violence, which is indeed something Henson did not expect.
Bird sat here for a while, neither of them spoke, and the office was extremely quiet. Bird deliberately didn't speak, knowing that the stressed Henson was just trying to empty his head, which was running at high speed all the time.
About a minute later, Henson stood up and walked towards the training ground.
"Henson." Bird stopped his champion coach, "Rest a little longer." ”
Henson didn't look back, just waved his hand with his back to Bird.
There is no point in dwelling on why Paul was banned for three games. Now Henson needs to consider whether the Pacers' bench depth can stand the test.