On June 29, 2012, 10 days after the Pacers won the championship, this year's NBA Draft was finally long overdue.

There is no doubt that another batch of young talents has attracted everyone's attention this year. For example, before entering the NBA, the talented forward Anthony who has been invited to join the U.S. national team. Davis. For example, this year, he led Kansas to the NCAA championship, and the name looks like the third and fourth swing man Michael of the superstar collection. Kidd Gilchrist.

Many teams are ready to make a big splash in the draft, which is not just a gamble, it's a game between teams. Of course, most teams can breathe a sigh of relief this year, because Henson and Bird, who are very good at "calculating", did not participate in this year's draft.

Thanks to Al. Horford's reason, all two of the 2012 Pacers' draft picks, is now owned by the Hawks. But at the time, the Hawks certainly didn't expect the Pacers' draft picks to be so worthless...... Nonsense, draft picks for championship teams, can they be worth the money?

And after studying this year's rookies, Henson proposed that the team simply forgo this year's draft. Even if you don't have draft picks, don't trade your current assets for someone else's draft picks. Standing still is Henson and Bird's strategy this year.

"There's no one we need in this year's rookie, I mean, there's no one we need in the scope of what we can do." That's what Henson had to say to Bird.

To say that this year's rookie Henson can't look down on any of them? Not necessarily. If nothing else, let's just say Anthony. Davis, that guy is drooling at Henson, both physically and basketball. For example, Damien of Weber State University. Lillard, in Henson's opinion, has at least a B-level potential.

However, these guys are all beyond the scope of what the Pacer is capable of maneuvering. Since you can't get it, don't think about it. And within the range that the Pacers can operate, there are really few Henson can see. Even if there were, the team no longer had more room for newcomers to grow.

You know, the Indiana Pacers are not a rebuilding team now, but a championship team! Have you ever seen that championship-caliber team toss around in the draft?

So, this year's draft actually has nothing to do with Henson. On June 29, when the general managers of the teams were still busy intriguing, Henson had already accompanied Anjiali to the legendary "place of the most beautiful sunset in the world", the small town of Oia, north of Santoniri, Greece.

The day after the bustling championship parade, Angeli and Henson made travel plans for their vacation. This year, because the Pacers don't have much need for reinforcements, Henson doesn't have to negotiate all over the United States. The only problem the Pacers have right now is Wesley. Matthews' contract renewal issue.

But the free agent market hasn't opened yet, so Henson doesn't have to worry about it for the time being.

So when he came to the draft, Henson and Angeli handed the first stop of their summer travel plan, Santorini, the small town of Oia!

A massive volcanic eruption in 1500 BC split Santorini into three, and the central part sank to the bottom of the sea, leaving a crack that formed the cliff that is now about 300 meters above sea level. The inner side of the crescent moon facing the volcano is a cliff with cave-like houses and blue-roofed churches.

And the small town of Oia is built on these cliffs. The height of the cliff gives the town the perfect location to watch the sunset, and watching the red sun set over the blue horizon is very romantic.

When Henson, who was wearing sunglasses, saw the whole picture of Oia's town, he, a rough man who always had dirty mouths, couldn't help but feel shocked in his heart, and exclaimed with a long mouth: "Wow~"

"It's really beautiful here...... Yes, Henson......" Angeli looked straight at her, she already had goosebumps all over her body.

This town, built on a cliff by the sea, is like a staircase, high and low. The town is white, with three prominent blue-roofed churches dotted just right. It's as if all the white and blue in the world is used here. Of course, it's not really that there are no other colors here, but there are very few, almost zero.

After being amazed, Henson gave Oia a comment: "It's a dream, but really existential place!" ”

It's also a shame to say that after such a long time and a salary of millions of dollars a year, Henson suddenly found that this seemed to be his first serious trip.

It turns out that there is such an intoxicating place in this world. Compared to the overcrowded Los Angeles, this is a real tourist destination!

Holding Anjiali's hand, she shuttled through the white winding path on the cliff face, looking for all kinds of blue-roofed churches with similar styles but different looks.

Anjiali looked around curiously, and led Henson into a small market shop, playing with all kinds of small pendants with local characteristics.

"This one suits you perfectly!" Angeli picked up a golden bracelet, the design of the bracelet is very unique, retaining the traditional Greek mythological features, but combined with a modern design.

"Miss, all the jewelry in our store is unique, and it is all handmade." The boss spoke English that was not fluent, but could be understood, and communicated with Anjiali.

"How about these two?" Angeli dangled two bracelets in front of Henson.

"Miss has a good eye," Henson interjected before he could speak, "these two bracelets, one is engraved with Athena with a helmet, and the other is with Cupid, the famous goddess of love in Greek mythology. And the patron god of Athens is Athena, so this pair of rings has the meaning of protecting love, and it is a couple bracelet in the style of ancient mythology. ”

"Awesome!" Henson complained in his heart that he could be pulled together by the boss. If he is recruited to the team, it is estimated that he can fool the Hornets into giving Davis to the Pacers!

But complaining is complaining, because Anjiali likes it very much, so Henson still has two bracelets in his pocket. Moreover, the price of the bracelet is indeed not expensive for Henson and Anjiali.

"Now, in the future, you will wear Athena, and I will wear Cupid. In this way, even when we are separated, our hearts are united! An Jiali wore a bracelet and happily dangled to the sun, even if she was a rich girl, she was not much different from other girls.

Tired of walking, Henson walked into a café with Angeli. The café is elevated in the town and is able to overlook most of the place. Just ordering a cup of coffee and sitting here, quietly looking at the beautiful blue and white world, watching time pass little by little, Henson felt that time was not wasted.

After all, it's a hundred times more comfortable than staring at a screen in the office and bedroom at a game video.

The warm streetside buildings, set against the backdrop of Santorini's cloudless sky, make Henson forget the hustle and bustle of people around him, and forget the troubles and strife of the people around him.

Finally, Henson and Angeli arrive in the small square under the windmills of Castle Oia to enjoy the most beautiful sunset in the world.

If Santorini has the most beautiful sunsets, then the sunsets in the small town of Oia are the most beautiful on the holy island.

The sea breeze is strong at sunset, and even in June it can suddenly feel a little cold. Angeli picked up Henson's arms and wrapped them tightly around her, instantly warming up again.

"I must admit that it was the best summer I've ever had." Watching the sun gradually engulf in the sea, Henson kissed Angeli lightly on the shoulder.

"It's still going to be Henson, it's just the beginning of a good summer......"

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Henson was lying on the hotel bed, and although the day's travel was beautiful, he was also very tired.

I don't know what the outcome of the draft will be, I don't know which team was robbed, and which team had the last laugh. Sometimes it's suddenly idle, and Henson really misses the life of intrigue with those bad old men. It's not that the peaceful holidays are bad, but that basketball has been thoroughly integrated into Henson's blood.

The TV in the room was cluttered with advertisements, and Henson wasn't watching TV at all. He turned on the TV, hoping that the room wouldn't be filled with just the sound of running water as Angeli took a shower.

But after a few minutes of the commercial, a picture appeared on the TV screen that instantly drew Henson in.

A basketball game is a game of basketball. If Henson guessed correctly, it should be the local league in Greece.

None of the players on the screen Henson know, although Greece is also a basketball powerhouse, but this does not mean that the players in the Greek league are also named players.

But at this moment, a guy who made Henson's eyes shine appeared.

The first impression that this player gave Henson was that he looked like Durant! The same emaciation, the same height and arm length! No, it's not appropriate to describe him as tall and long, because he is so "too" tall and long!

Although this player's confrontation ability is not very good, his finishing ability seems to be average. After the stride meteor broke through the penalty area, he was put down by the opponent's inside line, and he didn't even have time to make a shot. Thankfully, he got a chance to get to the free throw line.

This guy doesn't seem to be good at playing right now, but Henson knows very well that his body is made for basketball at all! And physical talent is something that others can't get even if they work a hundred times harder! Henson immediately decided to let Silas find information about this guy for him after the holiday!

Perhaps, this is an occupational disease. Looking at any player who is a bit of a headliner, Henson wants to see if they are worth paying attention to. And judging by the face, this player is still very, very young, probably not yet 20 years old! Maybe it's not old enough to participate in the draft!

At that moment, the player's name was typed under the TV screen. But as soon as the name came out, Henson was instantly confused.

He knew all the letters, but when they were together, he couldn't read them at all!

"This ......" again, Henson felt that he had suffered a cultural loss.

What kind of name is this? It's just a bunch of letters out of order.

"Then let's call him for now...... Greek monster bar. Henson smiled wryly and silently wrote down the bunch of "letters" on his phone.