"What do you say? Would you like to come back!? ”

In June 2016, the NBA Finals were in full swing. At this time, in a small cottage in the Carmel district of Indianapolis. Two men who are no longer available to play are having a conversation that could change the league.

"See? The little girl is very lively. Catch up with her mother's athlete genes, and she will definitely be very active when she grows up. ”

Sitting in the front yard of the villa, looking through the window at Angeli who was teasing Emily, Henson smiled softly.

Bird can assure him that knowing Henson for so many years, this is the gentlest smile he has ever seen.

The bastard who was "unforgivable" at the beginning seems to have become mild now.

"Anjiali's physique plus your mind? Emily is going to be terrible. ”

"My mind? Come on, I'm just going to be clever. Henson waved his hand.

"Clever? You can't become a top student in the mathematics department by being smart. Why, have you forgotten that you came from a statistical background? ”

Henson shook his head, indeed. If it weren't for Bird's reminder, he would have forgotten that his professional book had nothing to do with basketball.

The story of a down-and-out nerd turned legendary manager? Well, when he has time, Henson wants to write an autobiography like Phil Jackson did, and make another round of money.

"You said you wanted to come back, when are you going to start working?" After a few pleasantries, Bird got to the point.

A week ago, when Henson told Bird that he wanted to talk to him alone, Bird knew what was going on. And just now, Henson has confirmed Bird's conjecture.

This man, who has been away from the basketball court for two years, wants to come back. It's just that in the capacity of the general manager of the Pacers.

"When will you start working? After the finals. After all, as long as the finals are not over, the season is not over. It's been a long time since I've been back in the league, and to be honest, I'm really excited. The Pacers have been stopped in the Eastern Conference semifinals for two years in a row," Henson squinted at the sky, and what he thought was a flash of glory was a flash.

Once upon a time, the Pacers became a team that couldn't even play the Eastern Conference Finals.

"Okay, I'll arrange it as soon as possible. But I have to warn you in advance that this summer, we will be very busy at work. A lot of people in the team are out of contract and we need a lot of signings to put together a team. Emily is still so young, what the hell are you"

"Don't worry, Bird," Henson waved his hand, reassuring Bird, "I'll split my time between work, family, and rest." I'll be 7 years old in less than half a year, and I'm not too young. So, I'm not the stunned guy who only stayed up late at the beginning. ”

Bird nodded, it seemed that Henson didn't just look more mature on the outside. His psychology seems to be much more mature than before.

After all, he is also a father who has already become a father.

"So our goal for next season is the finals? Or the Eastern Conference Finals? ”

"Don't laugh, Bird," Henson said with a playful smile, "My goal is always to win the championship!" ”

Bird didn't answer, but pulled out a humidor from the inside pocket of his coat and took out a cigar and handed it to Henson's mouth.

This time, instead of refusing, Henson took it. Bird then lit a cigar for the Chinese man in front of him. And the last coach who enjoyed the treatment of being lit a cigar by Bird was called Auerbach.

Henson once said that when he was willing to take the cigar from Bird one day, it was when he returned

The victory cigar of the Chinese head coach lit up again.

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The 2015-2016 season was a magical one.

After continuing the Pacers' 7-win record, there is a third team in the NBA that can score 70+ wins in a single season, and that is the Golden State Warriors!

The rise of the Warriors has completely ushered the league into the era of small ball. Now, the lineup of one, four, and five is not unusual at all. If any team plays the traditional twin towers, it will be studied by monsters on the spot.

Now, three-pointers and breakaways are the usual scoring methods used by all teams in the league. Mid-range shooting? This technology has changed from being cost-effective to being cost-effective.

In the past, Henson's use of some inside shots that could shoot three-pointers was seen as putting the cart before the horse. Now, more than half of the league's centers have a three-point shot.

Of course, the most incredible thing this season is that the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by James, actually completed a shocking comeback after falling behind 1-1, successfully defeated the Warriors, and won the O'Brien Cup.

When the Cavaliers lifted the championship and James yelled the words "This is for Cleveland", you could feel the inner cry of the player.

For many years, he has also been called the first person in the alliance for so many years. And at this moment, he finally got his wish.

Without the Pacers and the Warriors' harassment, LeBron James, the man who has been pursuing a championship all his life, has finally stepped on top of the world on his home soil.

With that, the dramatic 15-16 season is officially over. But no one knew at this time that an even bigger storm was about to form this summer.

However, far away in San Antonio, Texas, an old man named Gregovich felt the arrival of the storm in advance.

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San Antonio's Riverwalk, known as one of the city's most unmissable attractions, is none.

This boulevard attracts tourists from all over the world, and even locals frequent. The river is lined with restaurants, shops, bars and many other entertainment venues. The colorful parasols along the river also add a lot of color to the riverside walk, and visitors can feel a strong poetry as they walk on the riverside walk, bathing in the breeze on the river.

On the Riverwalk, listen to the music of the street performers and the shouts of the merchants. It's not just the beauty that you can feel, but the authentic and unique side of the city of San Antonio.

Of course, when it comes to the riverside walk, we have to mention the night view here.

At night, the Riverwalk's light show will color up the entire area. It's as if the entire riverwalk is instantly the brightest part of the city of San Antonio.

And at this time, in a small bar on the bank of the brightly lit river. Gregwich and Henson Joe, with his long hair and beard, were sipping the beer on the table.

"Are you serious? You came to San Antonio just to invite me for a drink? Vicky said, taking a refreshing half-glass of beer.

"Could it be that you're here to thank you for poaching Leonard and David West?" Henson asked deliberately rhetorically.

"Come on, the word 'digging' isn't appropriate. After all, it's a transfer you'd love for. So, are you really ready to make a comeback? ”

"That's right, starting this summer, I'm going to take over basketball with the Pacers as general manager. I remember our bet, pop. If I'm going to make a comeback, I'll be the first to invite you to drink. Now, I've fulfilled my promise. ”

"I knew," Vicky shook his head, "I knew you weren't going to be so easily satisfied." But the league has changed, Henson. The Golden State Warriors seem to have completely changed the league. And your walker has become earth-shattering. Truth be told, Oladipo struggled to play in Indianapolis. Trading Horford for Oladipo is really substandard. ”

"No, Oladipo will adapt. It's just that the method of using him needs to be adjusted. As for Horford, you'll know if it's a good deal when he leaves Orlando this summer. ”

"Oh? Could it be that you were really involved in that transaction last year? ”

"It's not just participation, that's what I negotiated."

"Hmph," Vicky snorted in realization, "So, next season, we're in big trouble." ”

"There's going to be no trouble, pop. Because we're going to win the championship eventually, and your Spurs won't be able to play. So, don't put so much pressure on yourself. I wish I could say the same thing to Steve Cole and LeBron James. ”

Seven-year-old Henson has changed, becoming more mature and steady. But the seven-year-old Henson hasn't changed, for example, he's still the same arrogant as he was back then.

The former overlord of the alliance has begun to try to reclaim what belongs to him