By the time Henson settled in Kona and drove to the training ground, the players were already warming up in an orderly manner. It seems that the mentality of the players is still very relaxed. After all, Henson didn't tell the player about his plan for 72 wins. If the players are aiming for 72 wins, they will definitely feel the pressure. That's why Henson said to them: "We don't care about the winning record, we just have to play every game in good health." ”

Although he lied, what Henson said was undoubtedly a white lie. Look at the good mentality of the players at the moment, it's all due to Henson's lies.

Of course, among the warm-up players, Henson also saw Shaun, who joined the team last month but has not yet played with the team. Livingston.

??“ Sean! How's it going? Henson shouted from the sidelines, then pointed to Livingston's injured leg during his time with the Wizards.

"Move, boss." Livingston did a few high leg raises, but there was still no expression on his face. Only when he wins, does this guy have a smile on his face.

Henson nodded, didn't say anything, and walked into his office.

Henson had just entered a short time before Stevens and Vogel pushed the door in. The two companions, it seems, are more worried than Henson himself.

"Next game, Henson, Larry. Drew will definitely block our outside line! He was well aware of the lack of David. After West, how much our interior attack has been affected! ”

"That's right, and we're going to have to watch out for the Eagles' inside attack. Leonard is good, but he's not a rim protector after all. If necessary, I think you can send Chris. Anderson starts, and he and Horford form a twin-tower lineup to protect the basket as much as possible. ”

Vogel and Stevens are clearly worried about the next game.

Henson, however, looked up unfazedly and smiled at his two companions.

"What are you laughing at, Henson?" Vogel couldn't help but touch his face, was it because he hadn't washed his face when he woke up in the morning? Obviously not!

"Nothing, I was just thinking, Larry. Drew guy, it was impossible to anticipate all of our strategies. Everyone knows that if the Eagles don't break through this season, he's going to be out of class. ”

"That's right, yes, but that's what makes Drew go out of his way to defeat any opponent. It's like, the Boston Celtics today. No matter what level of opponent they are, the only thing they want to do is tear each other apart. We've paid enough for the Celtics, Henson! ”

"Uh-huh, do you see Livingston? I feel like he's in great physical condition. ”

"What," Stevens glanced at Henson, "the next game against the Hawks, are you going to use Livingston?" ”

"He's been almost three months and hasn't played, Henson. Three months without a game is not a short time for a professional footballer. We can't put Treasure on Livingston, no one knows what kind of form he's going to play. Vogel shook his head, Henson was always bold, but this time, a little too bold.

'Of course I understand that I can't leave the fate of the team in the hands of someone who has only been with the team for less than a month. But as long as there is a way, we have to try, don't we? I'm still saying the same thing, old Drew couldn't have guessed all our plans! ”

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A whistle blew from assistant coach Frank. Vogel's mouth.

The players who were sitting on the floor chatting were startled and turned their heads to look at the sidelines.

?? Frank. Vogel looked at the players solemnly, while Henson stood beside him very casually.

As on any other day, everyone knows that this formation represents the time for confrontational training.

Confrontational training is the most important training item for Henson every day, and he firmly believes that only by simulating actual combat situations can he truly be considered ready for competition.

But of course, due to the recent need to ensure the health of the players, the time for confrontation training has also been reduced from one hour to 40 minutes.

??“ Alright, guys, come here. Before the training starts, I would like to say a few words to you. Henson waved his hand, but he didn't have a tactical board in his hand. This indicates that the Chinese coach does not intend to change the set tactics of the morning.

Everyone honestly stood up and gathered, and Henson's control of the team was unquestionable. In the past three years, instead of contradicting each other, he and the players have become very close. Therefore, no one will look for Henson's stubble.

Livingston was also in the crowd, but he obviously didn't know his teammates very well, and he just stood quietly when everyone else was talking to each other.

Livingston was used to such a situation. He knew very well that he was a mercenary, and that he and his teammates might not get along for a few days. Most of the time, he didn't even know what the names of his teammates were, and he was gone.

But Henson's next move made Livingston stunned.

"Sean, come up, come to me. In the next game, I'm going to have you officially represent the Pacers. Even though you've been here for a month, the number of times you can train with everyone is very limited. Today, you're going to make a formal introduction to yourself. ”

All eyes fell on Livingston, who had no idea of "teammates" since the major injury in 2007.

So suddenly becoming the focus of the team, he is really not used to it.

Livingston swallowed, then obediently walked up to the crowd and stood beside Henson.

"This is our only midway signing this season, and Sean. Livingston, who had just been transferred from a hospital ward covered with crisp white sheets, paid for a month's medical care at that hospital. Will he wear the number 14 jersey and play point guard? Frank, you're getting the wrong information! He's such a big guy playing point guard? ”

"Hahahaha!"

Henson's joke filled the training ground with laughter. Vogel next to him also gave Henson a punch in the back, and the serious atmosphere that he couldn't mobilize was "ruined" by Henson.

Among them, including Livingston, who is not easy to show expressions, laughed along.

Laugh, he didn't even know how long it had been since he had laughed on a team's training ground. After so many years of wandering around, Livingston is purely for survival, for work, and for his unquenched basketball dream.

A sense of belonging to the team? He didn't dare to ask for these things at all. But in Indianapolis, he seemed to be touched.

This Chinese-American coach didn't treat him as a mercenary, but as a player, a player who was about to play in a Pacers jersey!

No wonder, this team is always so magical. Sean. Livingston, as if he knew some of the reasons.

After everyone finished laughing, Henson coughed, and his expression became serious again, "Today, Sean, you officially practice with the team." Of course, don't be inhibited, because I'm sure all the bastards here won't be restrained by you. Our adversarial training is about truth. So you might feel that the intensity is a little bit less like training. Try to adapt, and it's a good chance for you to adapt to the game. When I send you on the field tomorrow, I don't want to see you beaten up. I want you to give it to Larry. Drew a surprise instead of being his punching bag, understand? ”

"Yes, sir." Livingston nodded slightly, he couldn't wait!

"Good." After Henson finished speaking, he waved at Vogel and motioned for him to lead the group to start training.

And the moment Livingston stepped onto the pitch, Henson suddenly grabbed his shirt.

"Boss?"

"Don't worry, boy. You've got a long career ahead of you. ”

After saying that, Henson pushed the big point guard who was 2.01 meters tall and pushed him into the training ground.

Years later, when Livingston recalled the day, he would giggle at the camera and say the same thing to reporters.

"I think he was the one who pushed me back into the arms of basketball."