basketball player

Chapter 48 047: The Obedient Sheep

Stephenson waited at the police station until 06:30 in the afternoon, before he finally got his "emergency contact" Henson Joe.Henson didn't have the time to delay the team's training because of Stephenson's nonsense, so he asked Carter to send him over leisurely after the training with the team was over.

In the taxi, Carter kept asking Henson what happened.The new season's pre-season training camp has only started on the first day, so why did the Pacers have something wrong.

But Henson couldn't answer Carter at all, because even he didn't know what kind of bastard Stephenson had done.

"Henson Joe, coach, we have been waiting for you for a long time."

As soon as Henson entered the police station, an old police officer who was reading a newspaper in the lobby greeted him.Henson is now a well-known figure in Indianapolis. After all, it is impossible for anyone in a basketball city like Indianapolis to not know about such a major event as a team coach change.And Henson's photo has also been a frequent visitor to the front pages of major local newspapers in the past few months.

"I'm Hader Miller. I'm the one who called you this morning. We agree, Coach Henson." Officer Miller looked at Henson and sighed, "You shouldn't have brought this bastard to Indianapolis in the first place."

When Henson meets Lance, he is being held behind oppressive iron bars.There are two things this year that make Henson feel very incredible.The first thing is that he never dreamed that he would get an astronomical salary of 1100 million US dollars.The second thing is that he never thought he would see his players behind the iron fence.

When Stephenson saw Henson, he first smiled happily.But after seeing Henson's gloomy face, Lance lowered his head like a child who made a mistake.

"Coach, I handed him over to you. Lance, you are an adult too, let Coach Henson stop worrying about it." Officer Miller opened the door of the cage. He looked at Henson pitifully, but Henson ignored him.

"Thank you, Officer Miller." Henson just nodded at the grey-haired Miller, and walked out.

Stephenson followed behind Henson, and the two walked the streets of Indianapolis without speaking.Originally, Stephenson thought that Henson would scold him, but to his surprise, Henson hadn't said a word at all since he saw him.

This made Stephenson feel even more uncomfortable. This is how he is. Sometimes you scold him, but he will feel better, because it means that he has not been given up.But Henson ignored him at all, which made Stephenson a little nervous.

"The guy in the nightclub called me a piece of shit that was good for street performances, and said my mom should have strangled me when I was born. So... I pushed him down the stairs. I didn't know he'd fall that hard, I swear, I didn't mean to." Stephenson couldn't stand the silence, and he was the first to explain.

Henson, who was walking in front of him, stopped suddenly, but not because he wanted to talk to Stephenson, but because Old Carter's taxi had arrived.

In the car, Carter kept watching Henson and Lance through the rearview mirror.However, just like when he was on the street, Henson didn't say a word.

"I swear I'll never do this again. If I make trouble again, you'll bench me, release me, or send me back to Harlem. But please don't give up on me now. I haven't started the preseason yet. I can't just go back."

In fact, Stephenson also knew that what he did was not a good thing.This point is somewhat different from "world-famous" thorns such as Dennis Rodman.If Rodman had encountered this situation, he probably would have jumped off the car long ago.Then stand up and pat the ashes on your body, and continue to go to the nightclub tonight.Because deep down, Rodman didn't think he was wrong to do those things.

But Stephenson is not like this. In fact, he knows what he should do and what he should not do better than anyone else.It's just that sometimes, this guy can't control his anger.

But even though Stephenson had sincerely apologized, Henson still ignored him.When Carter drove to Stephenson's residence, Henson finally said a word: "Get out of the car, Lance."

Stephenson got out of the car despondently, watching the tail lights of the taxi disappear into the night.In the car, old Carter was a little worried, because even he had never seen Henson so serious.

"I think that kid's attitude is actually quite sincere, Henson. You won't, really send him back. I know this guy is a jerk, but I also know his outstanding performance in the summer league." Even through the rearview mirror, Carter could feel the horror of Henson's seriousness.

"I also think he is very sincere." Henson spread his hands and loosened his brows, as if he stopped being angry for a moment.

"Then why did you ignore him just now? Aren't you afraid that he will give up on himself in a fit of anger?"

"If I care about him, then he will not be taught at all. Forgive him, it will only make him make mistakes faster. Stephenson, this guy, is difficult to change his nature. The only thing I can do is to let him learn to restrict himself. If you ignore him, let him feel owed to me. Fensen will definitely run to practice. "Hengsen finished, and finally couldn't help showing a smile.

is he angryThere is a point, after all, that guy Lance ruined an otherwise very good training day.But actually, Henson wasn't very angry.Because of this kind of thing, from the moment he chose Stephenson, he had already realized something.

Carter shook his head, Stephenson fell into the hands of a coach who could control him.

Chess is higher, chess is higher.

The next day, Henson still arrived at the arena 10 minutes before the start of training.When he showed up in the gym, Stephenson's training vest was completely soaked.

"That guy, when did he come today?" Stephenson walked to Vogel and asked in a low voice.

However, Vogel just shook his head in confusion, "I arrived at seven o'clock, but when I arrived, he, Holiday, and George were already practicing. I almost thought I saw hell, God, the notorious Lance Stephenson, would volunteer to get up early for extra practice? How did you do it? Henson, what did you say to him?"

"Actually," Henson smiled, "I didn't say anything."

Frank Vogel thought that Henson was playing tricks, but what Henson said was true.

Finally, after the training officially started at 08:30, Henson called everyone to start assigning today's training tasks.Everyone's individual training content is different. Since Henson took office, his training plan has been fully developed, and the players' daily training is no longer boring and single defense.

According to the style of play Henson needs and the abilities of the players, he will give different players different individual training content.In the afternoon, it is tactical drills and confrontational training.

In yesterday afternoon's confrontational training, Henson has made it very clear that the Pacers' fast-paced, large space, and solid defense style is why Henson needs Al Horford.

He let Granger play the fourth position, and then traded for Horford, a short center forward who is not slow, just to speed up.And Hibbert's traditional heavy center is not bad to use, it just doesn't fit Henson's system.

Since Henson now has a lot of outside offensive points and defensive vanguards, appropriately reducing the height of the lineup and speeding up the rhythm is the most suitable style of play for this group of players.

Of course, Frank Vogel, a traditional thinking guy, couldn't fully accept Henson's style of play for a while.He also had a long discussion with Henson at the tactical meeting yesterday, but whether all this is suitable for the current Pacers, it doesn't matter who said it, but it must be tested by the game.

Judging from yesterday's confrontational training, Henson's fast-paced and space-stretching style of play really worked well.The team's attack points have increased, and Granger's offense at the fourth position is also like a fish in water.

Almost everyone has found the most suitable position for them under the new coach Henson.Now no one will force Holiday to put all his energy on the defensive end, and no one will force Granger to play infinite singles.

Because of this, everyone is looking forward to the confrontational training in the afternoon, because it is the most refreshing time for daily training and the most effective time to test the results.

"...Today's plan is like this, not too different from yesterday. By the way, except for Lance. This afternoon, you continue to do catch and shoot training. There is no place for you in confrontation training."

After Henson finished speaking, everyone turned to look at Stephenson.

"Until the trainer is satisfied with your shooting consistency, you don't join the training rotation. Don't look at me like that. The only reason I didn't send you to the NBDL is because your temper is bigger than anyone in the development league. I'm thinking about their safety! I don't want to hear complaints. If you want to practice with the team sooner, then practice your damn shots! That's it, let's get to work!"

Henson clapped his hands, and everyone got busy under the leadership of the trainer.

Stephenson didn't complain too much, just like Henson said to Carter yesterday, this kid felt ashamed of Henson, so now he is willing to work hard.

"You do this. I'm a little worried, Henson." Seeing Henson being so strict with Lance, Vogel was sweating.Vogel would not be surprised if this kind of thorn immediately threw away his training clothes and left the arena because he was dissatisfied with the training plan.

"Don't worry, I didn't do it because I wanted to punish him. First, not letting him practice with the team can serve as an example. With Lance's lessons learned, others should not dare to make any mistakes. Second, Lance's shooting stability is really poor. If he directly joins confrontation training now, the poor shot selection and stability will only mess up the entire system. Lance is not something we have to worry about. We have to worry about it now," Henson turned his head, and the smile on his face disappeared. , "What you have to worry about is whether you can achieve Bird's goal."

No trouble for the team, no trouble in the locker room, no trouble in practice.The only thing everyone needs to focus on is the game!But in fact, isn't this the perfect state for a team?

Frank Vogel took a look at Stephenson who was honestly practicing catch and shoot. This prick who once made a big fuss in Harlem is now as docile as a sheep.Others are more obedient.

Vogel couldn't help admiring Henson, the first time he was the head coach, he showed a strong ability to control the players.

This is completely different from last season.
(End of this chapter)