On October 17, the Bankers' Life Arena was very lively, and outside the arena, the Pacers officially put up a huge poster.

What is more strange is that the figure on the poster is not the players, but the back of a person who is about to walk out of the player's tunnel.

This back figure is wearing a suit and does not look tall. There is no doubt that this is Henson. Joe's exclusive poster!

On the poster, there is a simple, but powerful sentence!

"The road to the dynasty!"

That's right, the Pacers have won two in a row before. This year, it's a great opportunity for them to create a second dynasty! In addition, this year is Henson's last season, so this poster also has a bit of a tribute to Henson.

The huge poster outside the arena shows the back of a head coach instead of the players, which is probably the first time in the history of the NBA.

So, Jimmy. Butler just wanted to leave Indianapolis. Because here, no matter how well you play, you can't be the protagonist. The protagonist of the Pacers is always the Chinese man in the Armani suit.

Henson sat in the dressing room with the players wearing their gear. Rose wrapped layers upon layers of gear around his knees, and George was careful to protect his legs.

Antetokounmpo was the guy who wore the least protective gear of all the players. After all, his physical condition is also the most perverted.

Seeing that the players were almost ready, Henson also opened his mouth to say a few words.

"Tactics, I think you've all been practicing for the past month. So, I won't repeat it here. Today, I have one request. ”

Henson paused, then looked at the crowd, "Do me a nice job!" ”

At the same time, TNT's "comic group" Barkley, Kenny. Smith and O'Neill also arrived at the lecture platform. The three looked very excited, and people were eager to see how the Pacers could turn around the preseason slump without Paul.

And, the brutal truth is that Henson's game is one less game. Therefore, the TNT trio is also extremely cherished.

Shortly after they were seated, the on-site staff handed over the starting list submitted by Henson to the three of them today. The rules of the NBA are that the head coach must submit the starting roster to the referee before the game starts, and the referee will provide it to the commentator and the live media.

That's why, no matter how the manager changes the lineup, the right starting line-up is always played on the screen during the live broadcast.

Because referees and commentators are often the first to know the starting lineup.

Barkley, Smith and O'Neal all took the list and looked at it eagerly. Among them, Kenny. Smith was surprised, and Barkley and O'Neal laughed evilly.

"I knew that preseason was a fucking façade! Henson. Joe, that's insidious! ”

Barkley licked his fat lips, let's start the game!

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Tom. Thibodeau was sweating profusely, he had just finished his players, but he was still feeling a little uneasy.

That's right, the Pacers' preseason performance was the scene of a car crash. The Pacers took Paul, and their strength was greatly reduced.

But for some reason, Thibodeau was just very uneasy. Maybe it's because he's lost too many games in this arena......

Thibodeau predicts that the Pacers could replace Paul's place with Rondo. Rondo plus Antetokounmpo, these two guys will squeeze the Pacers' offensive space.

Therefore, Thibodeau's strategy is clear. With Antetokounmpo and Rondo, defenders in the number one and number four positions can go to the other players with impunity.

Especially Paul. George that point, Thibodeau believes, Jimmy. Butler and his teammates teamed up to definitely make Paul . George was completely dumbfounded.

At that time, it is impossible for the Pacers to win the game by relying on Antetokounmpo to attack the basket alone!

Thibodeau knows Rondo too well, after all, Rondo also played for the Bulls back then. Compared to Paul, his scoring threat is nothing compared to that!

"Be confident, be confident!" Thibodeau muttered to himself in his heart, then patted himself on the cheek.

All of Indianapolis is paying homage to Henson, but not himself!

Don't blame me for not giving face, old rival!

Half an hour later, the Timberwolves players confidently stepped onto the floor of the Bankers' Living arena. At the end of the team, there was Tom, who looked swaggering. Thibodeau.

He believes he has found a way to limit the Pacers' offense. As long as the Pacers don't open up on the offensive end, the Timberwolves have a big chance of winning!

"Hello viewers, this is TNT, and welcome to the live broadcast of the 18-19 season and the NBA opener! Today, we're here in Indianapolis to bring you an exciting game between the Timberwolves and the Pacers! ”

Seeing that both sides were on the field to warm up, the TNT trio also got to work on it. O'Neill looked at the confident Thibodeau, and couldn't help but laugh evilly.

He was looking forward to what Thibodeau would look like when he saw Henson's starting line-up.

"It's no secret that this summer Chris. Paul signed a 4-year, $160 million contract with the Rockets! His departure has undoubtedly had many effects on the Pacers. The Pacers played a total of five games in the preseason and won only one of them. Do you think they can bottom out in the regular season? ”

Kenny. Smith deliberately asked Barkley that although they knew the starting list, they still had to pretend not to know for the sake of the show.

"Definitely, without a doubt. Henson. Joe's team is the defending champion, while the Timberwolves were just a first-round tour last season. Responsibly speaking, there is a big gap in strength between the two sides. Barkley replied without thinking.

Many fans smiled, this "big mouth" is afraid that he will be slapped in the face again.

It's true that the Timberwolves were only a first-round tour last season. But a summer goes on, and Downs and Wiggins have definitely made great progress. Most believe that the Timberwolves are likely to be the first to break the Pacers' dominance.

During the warm-up, Thibodeau nervously urged his players. And Henson...... A reporter photographed this guy buying an ice cream for his daughter who went to the scene to watch the game. He behaved like a fan, not a manager who was about to take charge of the game.

Henson then pretended to pull Rondo to his side and whispered a few words. Seeing this scene, Thibodeau couldn't help but swallow. Experience has taught him that once Henson goes toe-to-toe with a player before a game, that player is sure to perform well in the future.

"What would he tell Rondo to do?" Thibodeau wondered in his mind, "Is it possible to let him shoot a three-pointer?" Could it be that Rondo developed a three-point shot this summer? It doesn't make sense! ”

And the TNT trio on the commentary stage has already laughed, Henson does not go to Hollywood to develop, which is really a big loss for the film and television industry.

Finally, at 8 p.m., the referee urged the two coaches to let the starting five tigers play. Thibodeau, on his side, was shouting at the players until the last minute with a tactical board.

"Don't let Rondo go too far, he could shoot a three!" The former top coach in the league was trapped by Henson before the game began.

On Henson's side, he didn't even take the tactical board. Just waved his hand casually and let the players play.

He believes that even Thibodeau has no way to take his own lineup.

After all, where has he ever dealt with a point guard who is more than 2.10 meters tall!

"The starters on both sides are out and the Timberwolves haven't changed much from last season. Jimmy. Butler and Jeff. Teague partnered the back line, Wiggins and Ty. Gibson partners up front. Carl Anthony. Downs played center, Thibodeau didn't change formation! And the Pacers ......"

At this time, both the fans on the scene and the fans in front of the TV were stunned. No, not to mention the fans, even Thibodeau looked confused at this time.

He looked at the Pacers' on-court lineup, and there was Brooke. Lopez, Siakam, Paul. George, Oladipo, and ...... and Janis. Antetokounmpo!

On the two power forwards!? What about point guards!? Where is the Pacers' point guard!? Let Oladipo keep the ball!? Thibodeau's heart was full of Nick at this time. Young's question mark face, Henson. Joe's change of formation, he can't understand it!

"Coach Henson has put out a very different line-up, and we can see that Rajan. Rondo, Brogdon, and Derek. Ross sat on the sidelines. That said, the Pacers don't have a point guard on the court. And this lineup has never appeared in the preseason. Barkley looked at Antetokounmpo, and if he wasn't mistaken, he was Paul's replacement!

In the midst of the stunned gaze, the players of both sides took their assigned positions. Thibodeau swallowed, he had done so much to Rondo at the beginning, and as a result, Rondo didn't play at all. That is, his arrangement was completely in vain! At this time, the players of the Timberwolves are at a loss.

At the beginning of the new season, Thibodeau was hit by Henson!

The referee blew the whistle, and to the cheers of the Pacers fans, Lopez snatched the ball away. Oladipo received the basketball, but instead of advancing with the ball, he handed it to Antetokounmpo next to him!

Antetokounmpo dribbled while gesturing his teammates to run. Thibodeau gasped, Antetokounmpo is not a power forward, he is a point guard!

Although over the years, the point forward has been increasingly used by various teams. But a point forward with a height of more than 2.10 meters still made Thibodeau feel a little shocked.

What will Henson do? How will the Pacers play? Thibodeau's heart was completely bottomless. And facing the unknown is the most fearful thing for human beings.

Looking at the surprised expressions on people's faces, Henson triumphantly clasped his hands around his chest. The good drama he directed is about to be staged.

The new point guard era is officially here!