The Basketball Court Swordsman

The NBA summer transfer story is wonderful, but this summer, especially from mid-June to July, is destined to belong to the World Cup.

Football is the world's largest sport, and its global fan base is not comparable to basketball. The heat of the World Cup is even higher than any sporting event in the world. During the World Cup, even people who have never watched football will follow the trend to watch a few World Cup matches.

Isn’t there such a joke on the Internet? Some fans only watch a football match in four years.

Therefore, the entanglement between Stephenson and the Pacers has temporarily come to an end, and the stay of Anthony and James has become unconcerned. Now, the World Cup is the theme of this summer.

In early June, one of the most watched matches of the World Cup group stage was naturally the duel between the two traditional European powerhouses, Italy and England. Therefore, this match in the Amazon Arena in Manaus attracted the attention of all fans around the world.

Before the game started, England's main striker Wayne Rooney was told to take a photo with a special audience when he was warming up. For this request, Rooney was not surprised. After all, the World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world, and this event will even attract many star fans to watch it. Therefore, taking photos with some stars before the game, Rooney has already been surprised.

He temporarily put aside his work, but followed the English and German public relations staff across the court and came near the midfield line.

The Brazilian afternoon sun was a bit dazzling, and he could only see the man's face clearly by squinting his eyes. When Rooney recognized who he was about to take a photo with, he looked very surprised.

"Really him?" Rooney smiled and asked the public relations staff beside him.

"Yes, it's him. The whole world is looking for that guy, but he didn't expect him to come to Brazil."

"Then we are really lucky, I hope that guy can bring good luck to the England team."

While talking, Rooney and the England team's public relations staff walked up to that special fan. Seeing Rooney, the man showed a friendly and warm smile, and then stretched out his right hand.

"It's a lucky meeting, to tell you the truth, this is the first time I have such close contact with a football star." The man joked and shook hands with Rooney.

"What do you think of the weather in Brazil?" Rooney responded calmly. As an Englishman, Rooney naturally likes to use the topic of weather as an opening remark. It's like meeting between Chinese people, always asking each other if they have eaten.

"Excellent, better than most places in the United States. Today is really a good day for the game." The man looked up at the sky. The golden holiday in Brazil was really enjoyable.

"Sir, this is the England team's jersey. We are very honored to give Rooney's jersey to you. Come on gentlemen, come and take a photo."

After the two exchanged greetings, the public relations staff handed over a white England national team jersey to Henson. Henson and Rooney stood side by side, then lifted the jersey at the same time and took a picture.

At this point, the public relations activities are over. After thanking the special fan, Rooney went back to warm up and the man returned to the audience. However, some reporters at the scene did not follow Rooney, but followed the Chinese man in Armani suit who was returning to the stands.

Henson Joe, who has disappeared for so long, suddenly appears. Can the reporters not be excited?

"Finish?" Back to the stand, An Jiali asked with a smile, and wiped Henson's sweat.

"It's over, Rooney's hairline is higher than I thought." Henson smirked at An Jiali.

"Aren't you a fan of Italy? Why did you go to take a photo with the England team?"

"They sent me a photo invitation. If I can, I don't want to be discovered. Maybe the England team thinks I can bring them some good luck. After all, I just won a championship." Henson spread his hands.

"But now everyone in the world knows that you are in Brazil, are we leaving here?"

"No," Henson shook his head. "Don't worry, Brazil is so big, no one can find us, no one. This is a vacation for both of us, I assure you, it's just us."

After speaking, the Chinese coach put his arm around his fiancée's shoulder, and the two leaned together, waiting for the game to start.

In the end, Henson did not bring luck to the England team. Because from beginning to end, he was cheering for Italy.

Although he is a basketball coach, Henson is also a football fan, but he is not as obsessed as basketball.

In the football field, his favorite club team is Italian giants Juventus, and his favorite national team is naturally Italy. After all, the staffing of Juventus and the Italian national team mostly overlap.

With a goal scored by Mario Balotelli in the fifth minute of the second half, Italy won the crucial group match with a score of 2-1. Looking at Balotelli's madness, Henson seemed to have seen Stephenson, who was also rebellious and a little confusing.

I just don't know if that guy has released himself now. After all, from now on, no one in the locker room can hold him down.

Henson didn't know that Stephenson had already signed with the Hornets, the former Bobcats. During this time, Henson has not paid attention to basketball news. Therefore, Henson doesn't know much about the tremendous changes in the league after he left.

On this point of cohesion, Henson underestimated himself. Once he leaves, the Pacers will gradually disperse...

After this much-watched World Cup match ended, the sports media far away in the United States only touched on the match, but instead used heavy pen and ink on Henson's body.

"Henson Joe appeared in Brazil! The mysterious coach finally showed his face!"

"Where is the next stop? Welcome to participate in the prize-winning quiz that predicts Henson Joe's itinerary."

"Henson Joe devoted himself to football? Popovich: Don't guess."

Suddenly, news related to Henson bombarded the United States. Don't tell me, after Henson's whereabouts were exposed, someone really found him. After all, in this information age, everyone is almost transparent. Whether you can find someone depends entirely on whether you have the corresponding means.

Ordinary fans certainly have no means to find Henson, but this does not mean that major NBA players cannot find him.

On an ordinary afternoon at the end of June, in a small villa in Brazil's wealthy area, Henson was swimming in the pool, and then he was about to call a car to find a quiet place to eat authentic Brazilian barbecue.

But all of this was broken by a burst of doorbells. Although a little impatient, Henson managed to control his emotions. He told himself, don't be angry. Breaking the heart for these rude **** would be more than worthwhile.

So, the leisurely afternoon suddenly turned into a very commercial meeting. Henson was wearing big pants and a white vest, sitting on a deck chair in the yard. Opposite him is a man in a suit and leather shoes, wearing gold glasses, and an official smile on his face.

"The assistant president of basketball affairs of the Los Angeles Lakers, Brock Austin." Holding the business card in his hand, Henson read out the identity of the man in the suit.

"It's me, sir." The man smiled, he actually introduced himself when he walked in. Otherwise, Henson would not let him in either.

Seeing the position of "Assistant to the President of Basketball Affairs", Henson knew that this guy was from Jim Buss. As we all know, the Lakers are now mainly in charge of two siblings, Jeanne Buss and Jim Buss, one in charge of business and the other in charge of basketball affairs. Therefore, "Assistant to the President of Basketball Affairs" must be someone sent by Jim Buss.

As expected of the Lakers, he can find himself easily.

On the surface, the Lakers are still in power by the Buss family. But in fact, Jim and Jenny had already had a conflict and couldn't cooperate at all.

So at this time the Lakers management is very chaotic, the situation of internal fighting is very serious. If Jim Buss does not produce good results within a few years, his rights and positions will naturally be replaced by Jeanie Buss. Maybe because of this, Jim would send someone to find himself.

After all, Henson had the experience of bringing the Pacers back to life.

"In fact, the purpose of my trip is to represent Mr. Jim Buss and sincerely invite Mr. Henson to teach you in Los Angeles. We know that you have just announced your retirement. But great people such as Michael Jordan and'Magic' Johnson , Have had the experience of returning after retirement. In the coaching circle, "Zen Master" Phil Jackson has also had the operation of returning after retirement. I think you, who are as great as them, should not refuse the call of basketball. Los Angeles is a big city, and it is good for you and your fiancee’s job. And, Mr. Jim said, he will offer you a contract that satisfies you, a maximum salary contract in the coaching industry!"

Henson's guess was right. After sitting for a few minutes, the Lakers representative said the purpose of the trip.

"First of all, sir, I am far from being as great as Michael Jordan and Johnson. Second, I have retired, really retiring. Tell Mr. Jim Buss that I am not targeting the Lakers, but will not coach any team. . I know the Lakers are very difficult now, but I can’t help.” No nonsense, no politeness, Henson rejected the opponent directly.

The other party was obviously a little surprised, someone in this world could refuse the call of Los Angeles! But the surprised expression only flashed by, and soon his official smile and calmness returned to his face.

"I left my business card here, Coach Henson. If you change your mind someday, please call me anytime. Our summer is still long, isn't it?"

"Yes, our summer is still growing."

Henson smiled slightly, and Brock Austin knew he should go.

"Did you reject him?" An Jiali walked out after the door was closed and sat on Henson's lap.

She was very polite, so An Jiali didn't bother when the two men were talking. But she was very fortunate that Henson kept his promise and he did not embrace basketball.

"Why do you agree? I have retired." Henson said, while unfaithfully **** An Jiali's underwear, "Besides, the Lakers management is so chaotic now, I don't want to make a fuss."

"Okay," An Jiali smiled and patted Henson's hand, "Let's go eat first, wait for me, I'll change clothes."

After An Jiali got up, Henson patted her **** maliciously. Of course, this got An Jiali's eyes.

After An Jiali went upstairs, Henson fell into thought again. The Los Angeles Lakers are not the first team to come to Henson. Since revealing his whereabouts in Brazil, not counting the Lakers, three teams have sent representatives to find him. However, he all refused.

Faced with the invitation of these teams, Henson did not have any waves in his heart. For a long time, he held back a word without saying it.

"Even if I really want to come back, I will only lend a hand to the Pacers. What's more, I have no plans to come back at all."

The Brazilian sun is really warm.