The Basketball Court Swordsman

Henson is right that the media and fans will care about her sooner or later.

On July 15, two days after the Las Vegas Summer League began, the league champion Indiana Pacers held a press conference in the media reception room of the Banker’s Life Arena.

In addition to Larry Bird, the Chinese coach who has received much attention participated in this conference. He is also the only meritorious coach in NBA history to win the Coach of the Year award, Henson Joe.

At first, people thought that the Pacers had completed some lightning signing. But when the protagonist of this conference appeared, everyone was shocked.

Seeing the stunned eyes of the reporters below, Henson smiled triumphantly. Unknowingly, the Pacers dropped another depth bomb on this league!

"Becky... Becky Harmon has officially become the temporary assistant coach of the Pacers and will join the team in this year's Las Vegas Summer League?" A reporter tremblingly repeated Bird just now. What was announced, sure enough, the essence of human beings are repeaters.

"You're right, Mr. Reporter. From today, Ms. Becky Harmon is a member of the Indiana Pacers coaching staff. If you have any questions, just ask."

"Is that what Coach Henson meant, or did you mean it? Byrd?" A chubby reporter raised his hand, the look of surprise on his face still not fading.

"This is a decision made after discussion with Coach Henson. Of course, it was the idea proposed by Coach Henson at the beginning."

Byrd finished answering, there really was an uproar below. They had long guessed that it was suggested by the lunatic Henson! Use a woman as an assistant coach? Except for Henson Joe, who would come up with such ridiculous things!

"Coach Henson, we all know that Brad Stevens's departure left a vacancy for the Pacers coaching staff. So do you think the addition of Ms. Becky Harmon can fill this vacancy?"

Hearing that this incident was Henson's idea, the reporters immediately pointed their "guns" at the Chinese coach.

This question may sound conventional, but in fact it has hidden mysteries. If Henson answers that he can fill the vacancy, then the media will play up Henson's ability to look down on Stevens. If Henson says it can't be filled, there is no doubt that Becky Harmon will be quite embarrassed again.

Henson smiled. It was the fourth year of his own head coaching. I still use this kind of bug trick, I don't know who I am insulting. In this world, some people always think that they are smarter than others! And such people are very many in the sports reporter industry.

"Can you fill me up? If you say it, it doesn't count. You have to say it. The game has the final say. Brad Stevens is undoubtedly an excellent coach. Similarly, I also believe in Ms. Becky Harmon. Ability. I decided to hire her because she was suitable for the job, but she happened to be a lady. Mr. Reporter, stop using your brain and ask questions."

Sure enough, a short trip to France did not make Henson gentle. He is still him, the violent **** coach in the eyes of the media.

Afterwards, the reporters still asked a lot of questions, but did not get any substantive answers.

Henson was right. Whether Becky Harmon is qualified to be a member of the championship uniforms is not counted. Only the competition can verify.

After today's press conference, the entire basketball circle was suddenly attracted by a lady!

"Becky Harmon signed with the Indiana Pacers. Both parties will decide whether to sign a guaranteed contract based on the performance of the summer league!"

"Will Becky Harmon be the first female official assistant coach in NBA history? Let us look forward to her performance in the summer league."

"Henson Joe recreated big news, he decided to hire a lady to fill the vacancy left by Stevens!"

Transfer? transaction? Personnel changes? Go ahead all the time, now, the entire page of basketball news is occupied by Becky Harmon.

The Pacers are silent. Once they make a move, they must make big news!

The day after the press conference ended, in Las Vegas, the Indiana Pacers played against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The reporters discovered that the atmosphere of this summer league has become very different from before!

First of all, it was found that Larry Bird, Henson Joe and his fiancee Anjali Ranadivi were all present and sitting on the bench next to the team's bench.

In response, NBATV commentators joked, "Coach Henson is back to coach the summer league."

Of course, Henson will not coach this game. Today, he is only present as an audience. In the past, in order to control the growth of rookies, Henson did personally lead the team to play in the summer league. But now, as a champion coach, Henson has no need to play in the summer league.

Last season, the summer league was given full authority to Stevens. In the first two games of this season, Steven Silas led the team to play in the summer league. That's right, let alone Henson, the head coach, the Pacers even disdain to send Frank Vogel the chief assistant to direct the summer league.

Before the game started today, Henson told his old friend Silas that your kid was finally free.

"Teach her the command, and then use your rich experience to teach the lady what to do?"

A simple summary of Henson's words is to give the highest command of the summer league to Becky Harmon, and then see what the lady can do!

And Silas, as someone who claims to be "there is nothing in the league that I haven't done", is naturally Harmon's best mentor to adapt to the NBA.

In this way, a high-profile summer league began. The arena where the summer league is held is not big and can only accommodate a few thousand people. However, as the NBA has become more commercialized, the live broadcast of the summer league has gradually improved. Now, even in the summer league games, it has been possible to switch the scene without blind spots.

So today, Becky Harmon, who is sitting on the sidelines in a suit and high heels, has become a frequent visitor for close-up shots. Her particularity has even overshadowed the game itself.

"I have never seen a coach wearing high heels on the bench, hehe." The on-site commentator teased.

The game didn't go smoothly, and the small guard Trey Burke selected by the Timberwolves with the ninth overall pick this year became a big problem. As for the Pacers, Antetokounmpo's performance is very mediocre.

Even if it's just the summer league, the intensity here is already faster, higher and stronger than the Greek and Spanish leagues he has played before.

The thin Antetokounmpo can neither show deterrence on the defensive end, nor can he effectively break through on the offensive end.

But Henson was not worried at all about this. Antetokounmpo is not a player like LeBron James or Shark O’Neal, who can call for trouble as soon as he enters the league.

The time this guy has been exposed to basketball is always too short, and the time he has been exposed to high-level games is almost zero! So it is natural for people not to adapt to the NBA.

But Antetokounmpo's terrible physical condition and his A+ potential value will not be faked. As long as these two things are there, Henson can guarantee that Antetokounmpo will not be eliminated by the league. No matter how bad, he can become a quasi-All-Star player. It's just that he needs time. Besides, a rookie with the 15th overall pick, can you expect him to dominate the game as soon as he enters the league?

After four minutes of the game, the Timberwolves relied on Trey Burke's smart breakthrough to lead the Pacers by 4 points. Henson looked at the situation and then at his watch, muttering softly to himself, "It's almost time for the timeout."

As soon as Henson finished talking, Becky Harmon stood up and called the game to stop! Her accuracy in controlling the timing of the game suspension surprised Henson.

"The Pacers are on a timeout, let's see what Becky Harmon, a female head coach in the history of the NBA Summer League will do!"

"No no... Her voice will be drowned out by the players' gasps. Trust me, this timeout will be a disaster." A commentator joked.

Harmon picked up the tactical board and sat in front of the players with a small bench. Her actions seemed so natural, as if she were an experienced coach. But this is actually the first day she became a coach of the basketball team!

"Your defense is too loose! The intensity of the wNBA is higher than yours! What are you afraid of!? Are you afraid that the Timberwolves players will eat you!?"

Harmon yelled, his voice was so terrible that even fans in the third row of the stands could hear it! The players also suddenly raised their heads, as if awakened by the sound.

The commentator was silent, and they did not see Becky Harmon embarrassed as they wished. Henson was also shocked. He didn't expect Becky Harmon to be so familiar with everything.

"On confrontation, you can't let Trey Burke break through easily. Even if he wants to break through and score, he has to pay the price! Yangnis, use your long arm to interfere with their attacking, interfere with their passing! I am not letting you play Go back and forth, use your long arms, to block, to steal! If those **** dare to break into the restricted area, you will let them taste it, understand!?"

"Yes, coach!"

Seeing the noise coming from the bench, Bird and Henson looked at each other, then smiled.

"I have to say, I looked down at him before." Bird shook his head, but not all coaches have this kind of courage, let alone a female coach!

Except for stepping on a pair of high heels, Harmon's performance is no different from a man!

"Our coaching staff will be lively in the future, Bird. If I were you, I would contact Stephen Simon now. Tell him that it's time to add a women's locker room in the Bankers Life Arena."

Henson stared at the stadium, he hadn't been so interested in the summer league for a long time...