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Chapter 444 Chapter 442: Your Majesty Returns

Displaced fracture of the ring finger of the right hand, or more professionally, it is called a displaced fracture of the fourth metacarpal bone of the right hand.This is the injury that plagued Leonard and the Pacers.

The statement that it happens once in 40 years comes from a doctor who performed CT on Leonard. His original words were: "I have been in this business for 40 years, and this is the first time I have seen Leonard's injury, so his situation is a bit special."

Originally, Leonard didn't know that he was injured. After the injury, he persisted on the court for 2 minutes. In the end, the pain was so painful that he couldn't even hold the ball, so he took the initiative to apply to leave the court.When I got down and checked, I found that the situation was not optimistic.

As a result, in the first game after losing him, the Pacers lost to the Mavericks. Therefore, Leonard naturally hopes to return as soon as possible.

"Boss, I think I'll be fine in a week." When Leonard saw Henson in the hospital, he said these words as soon as he opened his mouth.

"You're not a doctor, how do you know you'll be fine in a week?"

"I feel like I can be fine."

"You feel like a fart. You don't have to go to the training hall this week. You can recover from your injuries at home and talk about it after a week's review."

Hearing what Henson said, Leonard lowered his head, like a child who made a mistake.

Indeed, Leonard's importance to the team is self-evident.Since Henson put him in the starting lineup this season, he has become one of the team's most important defensive players.Moreover, he averaged 14.6 points per game.

This was obtained when Leonard did not have too many mobile phone opportunities.

This guy has become one of the hottest stars, and losing him is no small test of the integrity of the Pacers roster.

But the thickness of the bench created by Henson is not a joke. Although Leonard's absence will make the Pacers' strength decline to a certain extent, it is not enough for the team to run without Leonard.Therefore, Henson can safely let Leonard recover from his injury, as long as this guy can catch up with the playoffs.

"But the doctor said that my recovery is very slow, this injury is very complicated"

"I said, Kawai. Review in a week, when that time comes, let's think about the next step. Now, I'll give you two tasks."

"Say it, boss!"

"First, keep in shape. Second, take a good rest. Don't let me down, I hope you will fulfill your responsibilities."

"Don't worry! How does your body feel?"

Henson smiled gratifiedly. Leonard is a big boy who doesn't talk much, and Leonard can't do such things as greetings.So if he asks about a person's health, he must be concerned about it from the bottom of his heart!
"Don't worry, Kawhi, my heart is very strong now. Do you know why I can come back? Because I fully cooperate with the doctor's treatment! You are the same, if you want to come back strong in the playoffs, then be obedient."

"I see, boss. Check back in a week, stay in shape, and rest easy, okay?"

"Yes, now, let's execute the tactics!"

After coming out of the hospital, Vogel was a little puzzled.An injury that doctors say "once in 40 years", why is Henson so optimistic about his recovery?
"Are you sure you want conservative treatment? I know that Leonard may recover faster with conservative treatment, but the recovery effect may not be very good."

"The recovery effect will meet expectations, Frank. In short, wait for the review results in a week." Henson smiled confidently. The badges he had accumulated and the effect of speeding up the recovery from injuries should also show their effects!

Isn't the previous accumulation just for these difficult moments?
After Leonard's matter is settled, Henson can also devote himself to preparing for the game.

The powerful Blazers, Lillard, Aldridge, Matthews, and former Carlisle assistant Terry Stotts.
Henson clenched his fists, feeling extremely excited.

It's great to be back in life!

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On February 2012, 2, although the All-Star Weekend had just passed, the fans did not have much nostalgia for the New Orleans All-Star Game. On the contrary, they seemed to be more excited now than during the All-Star Game!
Reggie Miller rushed to the Bankers Life Stadium early today. When he arrived, there were still three hours before the start of the game!But at this time, there were already crowds of people outside the Bankers Life Arena.Fans gathered outside the arena, as if a big party was going on.

Most of the fans held up claps with the words "Henson, welcome home" written on them.The Pacers also launched a commemorative T-shirt for Henson's return, and fans naturally got one.

It has to be said that Henson may be the head coach with the highest commercial value in the league, not one of them!

This game was originally just an ordinary live broadcast, but since Henson announced his return, T.NT has temporarily adjusted this game to a national live broadcast.So today, Reggie Miller's job is not easy.But when he thought about seeing Henson directing the game from the sidelines later, he was extremely excited.

The Pacers are always missing something without Henson.And now, this vacancy will completely disappear!
An hour before the start of the game, Reggie Miller heard a burst of cheers in the already crowded Bankers Life Arena.Miller hurriedly looked off the field, and sure enough, Henson Joe appeared!

"Here we come! The darling of Indianapolis, the Pacers star coach Henson Joe, finally returned to us after three months!" Miller couldn't help but shouted, and the fans stood up one after another, shouting a word in unison.

"Welcome home, Henson!"

Henson smiled and waved to the stands.No doubt, it made the fans shout another octave higher.

Terry Stotts, who led the team to warm up in the other half, was a little nervous. It stands to reason that the Pacers' lineup is not complete, so it should be a good opportunity for him.But I don't know why, as long as he sees Henson Joe, he will feel a lot of pressure!

In fact, this problem is not unique to Stotts.Even Popovich would be a little stressed when he saw Henson.

"Coach Henson, welcome back! How do you feel?" At this moment, Henson's favorite sideline reporter "Mr. Caiyi" Sager appeared.

Sager specially wore a corn yellow suit today, which looked very suitable for the occasion.He smiled and patted Henson on the shoulder, very happy to see the coach come back.

"Thank you for your concern, Sager, I feel better. I hope today, I won't faint on the bench." Henson slightly bent over Sager to signal, he knew that Sager was one of the few media people who came to see him during his illness.Therefore, he also has special respect for Sage.

"Let's talk about the game. Although today is your first game back, the first opponent doesn't seem to intend to give you a chance to adapt to the game. Portland Trail Blazers, they are currently ranked fifth in the West Division, but if they are in the East Division, they can be ranked third! What do you think the Pacers should pay attention to if they want to win?"

"The Pacers players only have to pay attention to one thing, and that is to follow my instructions."

Sager smiled. It seems that these three months have not turned Henson from a bastard into a gentleman.Eager to dig serious information out of him?Totally impossible!

"On the day of the press conference, you said that you would go all out to win 70 games. In this regard, many media said that you were just talking nonsense, because the Pacers want to win 70+ games, which is only theoretically possible. In the next two months, as long as the Pacers lose more than four games, 70 wins will be impossible. How do you respond to this?"

"I don't want to respond, just let them watch from this game on."

"Will the loss of Leonard affect the team's preparations?"

"There is no doubt that it will have an impact. Leonard is an indispensable member of our team. But I also believe that other people can also help the team. We are a whole and will not completely collapse because of the lack of someone. It seems that without me, the Pacers are still No. [-] in the East."

"So today, who will you use to replace Leonard?" Sager smiled slyly.

"If I could, I'd grab a jersey and walk into the luxury box and tell Larry Bird. Hey boy, it's your turn!"

Sure enough, Henson still didn't reveal anything.

In fact, this problem is also very troublesome for Terry Stotts.With Leonard out, who will Henson replace him with?
After a few days of thinking, Stotts believes that Danny Green will return to the starting position.

After all, Danny Green can defend and shoot three-pointers without occupying the ball.No coach will dislike a "3D player".Besides, Danny Green has always been the Pacers' starting third position in the past few seasons, and it is undoubtedly the safest choice to let him return to the starting lineup.

Therefore, Stotts has acquiesced that Henson will bring Danny Green back to the starting lineup today.The tactics he formulated were also arranged around the premise of Danny Green starting.

"Don't give them a chance to shoot three-pointers, Wesley, I want you to interfere with Paul George's offense as much as possible. Give him a strong physical confrontation, and don't let him get to the basket comfortably! Others don't shrink rashly. The Pacers' three-pointers are no joke!"

Before the game started, Stotts emphasized his arrangement again.He then shoved the players in black away shirts onto the pitch amid deafening cheers from the crowd.

"The starting players from both sides step on the court, and the game is about to begin!" Reggie Miller felt his adrenaline soar, as if he was about to play the game.

But the moment the starters of both sides stepped onto the field, Terry Stotts was stunned!He clearly saw that Danny Green was still wearing training clothes and sitting on the bench!Instead of Leonard starting the game, it was the tough and rude swingman Jimmy Butler at the second and third positions!
Turning his head and glanced at the surprised Stotts, Henson raised the corners of his mouth slightly.Jimmy Butler's performance this season is very good. After experiencing the ups and downs of the previous two seasons, Butler has also grown up.

Some people are only one chance away from success.And now, Henson decided to give him the opportunity that belonged to Jimmy Butler!
It's time to realize your talents!
In the first adjustment of the first game after returning, Henson caught everyone off guard.

Sure enough, Henson was still the same Henson, and everything was still familiar.

Reggie Miller's words gave the game a good start.He spoke straight into the microphone.

"Let us welcome the return of His Majesty the King!"

(End of this chapter)