500: Domination is shattered

Except for inviting a few media friends, Henson did not specifically tell those media reporters that he was going to get married. But those reporters had their own means and channels to learn about it, so in the end, Henson still couldn't hide it from the others.

Sure enough, the day after Henson went to the Banker's Life Arena to deliver invitations, news about him appeared in many newspapers and media in the United States.

As Anjiali and Henson thought, the media was a little caught off guard by the news that the two of them suddenly announced their marriage.

"Henson. Joe seems to be planning to take Angeli by the hand. Rana Divi walked into the church, and it is said that they invited a number of celebrities to the wedding. A head coach's wedding is like a star's wedding, and Coach Henson may be the only one, right? ”

“…… I was taken aback by the news and couldn't believe they made it to the end. A male star who has been eager to pursue An Jiali said sadly.

"Even a piece of news that has nothing to do with basketball can attract so much attention from the basketball community. Coach Henson's popularity doesn't seem to have subsided. ”

Angeli's social media was deliberately attacked by unidentified hackers after the news of her upcoming marriage broke, and there is no doubt that Angeli's male fans must be very sad about it.

Yes, when I think of this goddess who can sing and dance, I will be killed by Henson every day in the future. Joe, the bastard, was panting under him, and many people were blushing.

Since the marriage was exposed by the media, Henson is no longer hiding. Anyway, everyone knows, what else is there to hide? So, Henson, who disappeared for more than half a year. Joe, back in the spotlight.

Reporters found him and Angelie shopping in Indianapolis arm-in-arm, kissing, and not minding the reporters who were following them.

It was discovered that Henson had appeared several times at the commercial launch of BodyArmor Energy Drink, and he had become a business tycoon.

It was also observed that Henson's posters for Gillette and Armani appeared more and more frequently. It seems that even after leaving basketball, the life of this Chinese-American coach has been colorful.

Of course, for Henson, who once brought great glory to the city, he also received great tolerance and blessings from Indianapolis fans. So even if Henson and Angeli walk down the street, they don't have to worry about being harassed by anyone but journalists.

In this new rhythm of life, Henson has gone through more than half a year. During this period, the NBA has also undergone earth-shaking changes.

And Henson's interest in the NBA has actually never stopped.

This season, Mike. Budenhozer's Atlanta Hawks became a veritable "Eastern Spurs", and after so many years of Pacers and Heat dominating the East, the Hawks finally broke that routine and became the new No. 1 in the East.

And the new triumvirate of James, Irving and Love did not disappoint Cleveland fans. After an early season of pains and run-ins, the Cavaliers are second in the East with 53 wins. Last season, the Cavaliers were a team that crashed into the top pick, but this year, they have become a powerhouse in the East. I have to say that as long as it is a team with LeBron, it will always be competitive.

And in the west, the most amazing thing is undoubtedly the Golden State Warriors. Mark. Jackson out of class, Steve. After Kerr took over this team, he fully exploited the advantages of the Warriors to the fullest.

This season, Cole has all but given up on Mark. Jackson's belief in the principle of interior offense has greatly increased the proportion of Curry and Thompson's off-ball offense. The two guards didn't let Kerr down either, hitting a dreaded 44.3 percent and 43.9 percent three-point shooting, respectively, to reward Kerr's adjustments. And Curry and Thompson have also become one of the hottest stars in the league.

At this point, only Vogel remembered what Henson had said last year, "Thompson is a top-notch off-ball attacker, and even if not now, he will be in a year at most." ”

There is no doubt that Henson's words have been fulfilled.

The Pacers themselves, on the other hand, have not had a pleasant season. This season, the Pacers are only behind the Hawks and Cavaliers, and they are third in the East with a 52-win record.

52 wins is good enough, but you have to know that in the first two seasons, the Pacers won 72 and 73 respectively. And this is also the biggest difference between Vogel and Henson.

People often say that Vogel is "he did a good job". But absolutely no one would say, "He's done a very, very good job." ”

What people want is one like Henson. Joe is a magical coach, but Vogel can't meet such a need.

In addition to Vogel's problems, the Pacers' turmoil and continuous injury problems are the main culprits for the under-ideal record.

Jimmy. Butler has all but torn his face with the Pacers, and he will have a hard time staying next season. To add insult to injury, Leonard's uncle also said that if the Pacers can't make a heartwarming price tag, then he and Leonard don't mind hearing offers from other teams.

The question of whether these two guys are going to stay has been going on for a whole season, which naturally has had a bad impact on the locker room. Paul and George, on the other hand, kept going back and forth. Because of these reasons, the Pacers are only in third place in the East this season without major roster changes.

As we entered April, Henson didn't forget to look at the Pacers' playoffs. Vogel did a good job, and he eventually led the team, which was already less united and resilient, to the Eastern Conference semifinals. It's just a pity that the Pacers met the Cavaliers led by James in the Eastern Conference semifinals ahead of schedule.

This time, LeBron. James was not intercepted by the Pacers again. Because after the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Chris. Paul suffered a knee injury that will be used for the rest of the season. Without the badge, the Pacers' injury problems have ruined their good fortune more than once.

Without Paul, Vogel is not good at setting up offense. As a result, the Pacers' offense became a mess. Jimmy. Butler selfishly singled for a big contract, and Leonard couldn't find his offensive position at all. James defended George himself, making it difficult for him to play his form.

In the end, the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the Eastern Conference Dominance Pacers with a total score of 4-2. And the Pacers' domination of the east came to an end.

"Coach Henson's departure heralds the complete collapse of the dynasty established by the Pacers! There has never been an evergreen tree in the history of the NBA, and it is time for the Pacers to give up the championship position to someone else. "After the sixth battle between the Pacers and the Cavaliers, Reggie. Miller said helplessly.

If they could, who wouldn't want to see the Pacers keep winning?

At this point, the Pacers' first season without Henson, the Pacers' 14-15 season, is officially over.

Stopping in the Eastern Conference semifinals, such a result naturally cannot satisfy the Pacers fans.

But what people don't know is that the biggest surprise of the season is far from coming.

In early June, half a month before Henson and Angelie's wedding, the Cleveland Cavaliers met the young Golden State Warriors in the Finals. People thought that James, who was not suppressed by Henson and the Pacers, would finally get the first championship trophy of his career. People acknowledge that the Warriors have potential, but almost everyone agrees that the Warriors are not yet ready to win a championship.

They are still too young and intelligent, just like the Thunder back then, and they have to pay some tuition in the finals to transform into a real powerhouse.

However, the result of the game was that the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cavaliers with a total score of 4-2 and successfully lifted the first O'Brien Cup in team history! The biggest surprise of this series is that Steve. Kerr took the "Death Five" lineup pioneered by Henson to the extreme.

Kerr's five-man lineup is more pure than Henson's, because in his "Death Five", the tallest Draymond is the tallest of the fives. Green is also just over 2 meters old.

The five-man lineup also takes modern basketball's three-point shooting and fast-paced offense to the extreme, with ESPN's commentator article saying, "The old view was that you can't win a game with shooting alone. But the Golden State Warriors changed that fact with a championship pitch! The era of three-point shooting and small lineups has officially arrived! ”

yes, now, it's not Henson. Joe's time is up.

Henson, as a fan, watched the entire finals. He must admit that Steve . Cole's courage and ability to command on the spot shocked him. After all these years, Henson finally felt that he had met Phil. Jackson, Tom. In addition to Thibodeau and Popovich, there is another opponent worth fighting.

It's just a pity that the only thing he needs to worry about now is his wedding. and Steve. Cole's fight only exists in fantasy.

"Henson, aren't you sleeping yet?" After taking a shower, Anjiali saw that Henson actually turned on the computer and studied the video of the game, so she couldn't help but ask curiously.

Beside Henson, she saw the Golden State Warriors on the computer screen and the No. 30 guard who always hit the magic three-pointers.

"Sleep right away, it's just that I think they're a little funny." Henson smiled and closed his laptop.

In reality, however, Henson's mind is still thinking about the Golden State Warriors. Because of their style of play, it may even change the overall playing style and pattern of the league!

After walking into the toilet and looking at himself in the mirror, Henson couldn't help but splash cold water on his face a few times.

I can't believe it, after a whole year of pure heart. I actually have such a strong interest in basketball because of the Warriors' magical championship.

Shaking his head, Henson turned off the light in the bathroom. Now I should be wholeheartedly preparing for the wedding, instead of caring about basketball.

After all, you're retired, Henson. Joe.