Chicago, this is Henson's second recent visit to the city. Just about a month ago, he had just come to Chicago to see Sager. But today, Henson is here to fight.

As soon as the players set foot on Chicago soil, they all complained about the city's ultra-low temperatures.

This year, Chicago has seen rare low temperatures. It's just early November, and the temperature in Chicago is already below freezing. At this time, the average temperature in Indianapolis is still 11 degrees. It's normal for the players to not get used to the temperature here.

Of them all, though, Henson found Rose's expression to be the most complicated.

After getting off the plane, Rose first looked at the familiar and unfamiliar surroundings, then frowned, and buried his head.

Microtherm? What could be cooler than the temperature in Rose's heart at this time?

Ever since being traded by the Chicago Bulls, Rose has been trying to forget about it. It's just that there are some things that you can't forget for a lifetime.

After getting on the bus, the Pacers made their way to the hotel. Since the game only started on November 2, Henson will be able to take his players to the United Center this afternoon. I don't know what Rose's expression would have been at that time.

So, while sitting on the team bus, Henson leaned over to Rose and chatted with him.

"You must miss this place." Seeing Rose staring out the window at the street scene, Henson asked.

After all, Chicago is where Ross dedicated his prime. At that time, he was the hero of the city and was seen as the next Jordan of Chicago.

There is no one who does not miss his winning period, and the environment and teammates in his heyday.

Once upon a time, the city was filled with huge posters of Ross. But now, you can't find any trace of Ross giving himself here.

Rose looked back at Henson, who by this time had dreadlocks and stubble, and was no longer the spirit of the young defender.

He shook his head slightly, then continued to look out the window and said, "I don't miss myself at all when I was a VP, I was so stupid back then. ”

Helpless, helpless, indescribable.

Henson didn't expect to get such an answer, after all, Rose's former glory seems to be the same at first glance, but when you think about it, it is still very scary.

Jordan won the VP at the age of 25, James was 25 years old, Abdul-Jabbar was 24 years old, Durant was 26 years old, and Curry was 27 years old. Later than them, Kobe Bryant didn't get the VP until he was 29 years old, and Nash was a late bloomer and got it at the age of 31.

These names carry a lot of weight just by hearing them. And Rose, he was stunned to have the ability to surpass everyone above, and won the VP trophy at the age of 22!

But in the face of such glory, Rose said that he did not miss it at all

Yes, he used to change speed to break through + stay in the air to score points, which is the most prone to injury. If it weren't for injuries, his career wouldn't have ended up where it is now.

If Rose doesn't get hurt, he may still not be able to get past the Heat or the Pacers. But he'll always be that Windy City Rose, always waiting for an opportunity to move and then tear apart the opponent in front of him.

The bleak experiences of Cleveland, New York and Minnesota, will not be repeated.

On cold nights, looking at the next generation, such as Curry, Harden, Irving, and Walrose, might say to yourself, "If I didn't get hurt, maybe I could." ”

Thinking about it this way, Ross really doesn't need to miss his VP period too much. Because it made him and destroyed him at the same time.

Henson patted Rose on the shoulder and didn't ask anything more. This man's heart is much more complicated than Henson imagined.

But as Henson left his seat next to Rose, he couldn't resist asking one last question.

"If the curtain opens again, will you still be brave enough to play?"

Henson didn't wait for Rose to reply, and left with a smile. Because Henson knows that Ross will not let go of any opportunity to bloom himself!

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The Chicago Bulls have not had a good time in the past two years, and although they couldn't go far in the playoffs, they were still playoff at the same level. And since Jimmy Butler's departure, the Bulls have officially begun a long road of rebuilding.

Although Zach LaVine was acquired from the Timberwolves in a trade, the guard who shocked the world in the slam dunk contest is not ready to be the centerpiece.

The talents of the likes of Markkanen and Chris Dunn have not yet been fully revealed.

So this season, the Bulls' goal is still to be rotten. Even if they don't want to mess up, they don't have the strength to make the playoffs.

So far, the Bulls' record has also been very much in line with their goal of 2-6.

But the NBA is a magical place, and there are countless examples of the following offenses. Even if the team is bad, it is possible to occasionally top the favorite

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers, who couldn't be worse, overturned the Warriors. Henson also capsized in the gutter in front of the weak team more than once.

Although Henson is used to similar things, he would never have imagined that the current Chicago Bulls are actually planning to do something to make the Pacers overturn in the gutter.

"Justin Holiday didn't get a chance! Brogdon's defense is very good, and with 3 seconds left on the offensive time, he has to make a shot! ”

Under the narrator's excited tone, Justin Holiday, the brother of Holiday chosen by Henson, made a jump shot in front of Brogdon!

Justin Holiday is a typical "3-and-d" point guard who is excellent one-on-one defense and is consistent from beyond the three-point line.

But he prefers to shoot after receiving the ball and is considered an off-ball scorer. And the fact that he is holding the ball and pulling out three-pointers directly is not Justin Holiday's strong point.

But today, the bull is so magical. Holiday's three-pointer crossed Brogdon's long arm and was stunned into the net when it was heavily disturbed!

At this point, the tenacious Bulls overtook the Pacers by 3 points! The entire Union Center was boiling, and the fans of the slumped team were actually more hungry for victory than anyone else. Because for most of a season, their home team is losing.

"Damn, why don't they buy lottery tickets and play basketball!?" Henson gritted his teeth in anger off the field, and if his team didn't do well and the opponent scored, he wouldn't be so angry.

But being scored by the opposition despite everything being done very well is the kind of thing Henson can't accept.

You can beat me by strength, but by inexplicable luck? That's what's going on.

And this is not the first time that the Bulls have had this kind of "fairy ball" today, before Zach LaVine and Jabari Parker also hit similar interference three-pointers.

In this day and age, as long as the three-point hand can be drawn, it is not difficult to make the following mistakes.

"Looking at Coach Henson's grumpy face, he certainly didn't expect his team to be in such big trouble in Chicago. Truth be told, the Bulls played at a super level today. But even so, no one wants to be upset. ”

In the rest of the game, the Pacers continued to put pressure on the Bulls. Antetokounmpo blocked Jabari Pak, demonstrating his terrifying dominance. People say they can't learn anything from watching Antetokounmpo play because his offense is too simple and brutal. Take the ball and go inside, and that's it.

Henson agrees with this sentence very much. But being able to score goals simply and crudely is also Antetokounmpo's ability.

Subsequently, Paul George misplaced and singled out the first-year rookie selected by the Bulls with the seventh pick this year, Duke center Wendell Carter, but George did not bully the opponent with speed at all, but directly faced the rookie.

With a three-point jumper in front of a center, George's goal can be said to be extremely demoralizing for the Bulls.

However, God still seems to be playing with Henson.

Antetokounmpo and George's goals were quickly filled by a three-point layup from LaVine and a three-point shot from the bottom corner by Cameron Payne.

It's worth mentioning that Payne has only shot 271 three-pointers so far this season. And just now, he hit a three-point shot steadily

", that's disgusting!" Henson simply sat back on the bench, he didn't want to make himself too angry, lest his heart take it.

Anyone who has played NBA2K games knows that when playing a difficult computer, sometimes even if you defend well, the opponent's three-point score will still be brushed up, which is completely unreasonable. At this point, players usually want to slam the controller in anger and yell, "Hit Jimmy Butler!" ”

Henson is in that mood right now, except that he is not playing a game, and there is no option to start over.

Seven minutes into the game, the Bulls still led by two points. At this point, it's almost time to turn around. Henson calmed himself down and walked over to Rose.

Hopefully, the Bulls' good fortune will be out of gear when the rotation time rolls over.

"Derek!" Henson yelled, and Rose jerked his head!

"This is the United Center, I don't think I need to tell you how to play at the United Center, do I?"

Ross didn't answer, but stood up silently and walked to the tech desk.

At this point, only a few Bulls fans remember cheering for Rose. After all, this bouquet of "roses" has withered for too long.