basketball player

Chapter 61 060: The boss' son, the boss' daughter

Henson didn't know why people in the management team suddenly wanted to meet with him again. Maybe everyone didn't expect that he, a rookie coach with only one year's experience as an assistant coach, could sit in the position of head coach for more than a week.

But since the boss spoke, it was impossible for Henson to be as indifferent as he was to the reporters.So when his practice was over, Henson donned a very formal suit, and there was an uproar from the players.

"Boss, do you have a date tonight?" Holiday looked at his coach slyly. Henson is an old bachelor, which is not a secret in the team.Even Aunt Susan, the team secretary, proposed to introduce Henson to meet her sister's daughter.

Henson never knew before that Americans also like to make introductions.

"Jul, there is still a game tomorrow, Biga practiced too late tonight."

"Come on, boss, don't change the subject. Who is she, a model? Or an actress!" The young Holiday was obviously very interested in Henson's private life. After all, he just stepped into this circle and was curious about everything.

"None, just go to a place full of old men." Henson spread his hands, thinking about the serious atmosphere later, Henson felt a little unbearable.

Sitting in Carter's taxi, Henson actually felt a little nervous.Henson doesn't find it difficult at all to get along with the players.But meeting those bigwigs with astronomical net worth, Henson felt a little uncomfortable instead.

After all, Henson has never been in that circle, and he is also a person who doesn't like trouble outside of basketball.And this kind of high society gathering is usually full of hypocrisy and a lot of "trouble".

Sure enough, just as Henson got out of the car, "trouble" came.

"Sir, this is a private party. I think you have found the wrong place." When Henson arrived at the St. Denis Manor in Indianapolis, he was stopped by a guard with a grand British accent at the door.The reason may be that, among all the people who came to the banquet, Henson was the only one who came by taxi instead of a luxury car.

"Boy, are you British?" Henson was a little angry. When he was a scout, he was looked down upon by others.Now that they are the official head coaches of the Pacers, how could they be treated like this?

But if the opponent is British, it is not surprising, because most British people basically only watch football and know nothing about basketball.

"I am indeed from England, sir." The doorman didn't look sideways, "If you have an invitation letter, I'll let you in."

"Damn it!" Henson called Bird angrily, which is why he was so resistant to this banquet.

Within a minute, Bird appeared at the gate of the manor.Beside him was a gray-haired old man, the owner of this manor and the Indiana Pacers—Herbert Simon.

"Mr. Henson is a special guest, he doesn't need an invitation letter! Child, remember this face, no matter when he comes here in the future, you have to open the door for him!" Although Herbert Simon is very old, his voice is still tough.

The guard looked at Henson in surprise, but Henson just blinked.

"Thank you, sir!"

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"I'm really sorry, Henson. I wanted to send you an invitation letter, but Bird said that it's okay not to be so formal. Don't spoil the good mood tonight because of these small episodes. I forgot to introduce myself. I am the owner of the Indiana Pacers, Herbert Simon." Walking on the path of the manor, Simon shook hands with Henson very politely.

Henson was a little flattered, this seemingly serious old man was more easy-going than he imagined.Compared with George Karl, Simon is simply an angel.

"Hello boss!"

"Hahahaha, don't call me boss, just call me Simon. I watched the game the day before yesterday, and it was fantastic. In fact, I don't know much about basketball, so I handed over all basketball matters to Bird. And Bird said, he trusts you, so I trust you too, Henson. Work hard, the team hasn't produced results for many years. And this year, you undoubtedly gave us hope."

Simon didn't lie, he really didn't know much about basketball.As a real estate businessman, he is so busy every day that he can't care about the work of the team at all.From the start, they've just viewed the Pacers as an investment.Not all owners are like Mark Cuban of the Mavericks. More team owners are actually like Simon, who handed over the work to the president.

"In the past, my brother and I used 1100 million dollars to keep the Pacers in Indiana. Now, I want to use 1100 million more to get the Pacers back on track. Henson, you and Bird just let it go. I am willing to pay more money if necessary." Simon said "another 1100 million dollars", which undoubtedly refers to Henson's salary.

After finishing speaking, the three of them had already walked to the door of the banquet hall of the manor.As the host, Simon will definitely have to accompany other people after entering, so the conversation between him and Henson can only stop here.

"So, let's go, Henson, Bird. Indianapolis is a basketball city, and now, this basketball city needs honor." After patting Bird and Henson on the shoulders, Simon walked into the hall, leaving only two "rough guys" Henson and Bird at the door.

"When did the old man become so rich?" Henson shrugged. He knew very well that although the Pacers were not stingy, they were by no means a team that was particularly willing to spend dollars.But today, Herbert actually told them to let go?This made Henson a little confused.

"Because Herbert is about to retire, the Pacers will soon fall into the hands of his son Stephen. His son seems to be more motivated than I am. Moreover, Stephen knows a little bit about basketball. Therefore, the bosses who have always had nothing to desire have also begun to pursue the championship. There is another reason. Do you remember what I am busy with this summer?"

"Don't make me feel involved by asking, Bird, I taught you this." Henson waved his hand, signaling Bird to speak quickly.

Byrd wanted to be angry and wanted to laugh at the same time. Sometimes Henson's words make you wish you could slap him away. "This summer, a new consortium entered the Pacers and became a minority shareholder. Therefore, the Pacers' financial reserves are more abundant. And this new owner is a true fan. He even set up a basketball team for his daughter, and then he became the coach of the basketball team. Let's go, I will take you to meet him."

"New boss?" For some reason, Henson thought of An Jiali.

Walking into the banquet hall, Henson didn't attract too many people's attention.Most of the people who came to the banquet at Herbert's manor were ranked among the richest people in the United States.Most of these business people don't have time to watch basketball.It is normal not to know the new coach Henson.No one regards Henson as a cleaner, and Henson already feels lucky enough.

Henson followed Byrd to the center of the banquet hall. Byrd brought a glass of wine for Henson. Out of courtesy, Henson had to toast the new boss later.

Henson pouted, these "procedures" seemed to be the same as they were in China.

"Mr. Ranadive, are you having a good time?" Byrd stepped forward and called a gray-haired man. After the man turned his head, he was not as old as Henson imagined, and he looked about fifty years old.

"Oh, Bird! I've been wanting to talk to you. How is the team doing? Is there any room for improvement?" Unlike Herbert, Ranadivee was talking about the team.Sure enough, as Bird said, he is a boss who likes and understands basketball.He settled in the Pacers not only for investment, but also for his own interest.

"The team is currently very good and is developing in the expected direction. Sir, you said that you wanted to meet Coach Henson. Today, I brought him." After finishing speaking, Bird turned sideways.In fact, having Henson come to the banquet had been suggested by Ranadivee in the first place.

From the time he started negotiating with the Pacers to officially becoming a minority shareholder, Ranadive asked Henson the most.

Henson tried to keep smiling, then slightly raised his glass, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Ranadive."

When Henson walked up to Ranadivi, the electronics giant looked at Henson seriously, and his expression became serious, which reminded Henson of the interviewers with ashen faces when he was looking for a job in China.Interview, yes, that's how Henson feels now!

Although Ranadive's serious expression was only fleeting, it still couldn't escape Henson's observation!Why?Why is this new boss looking at himself as he looks at the interviewer?
"Mr. Henson Joe, I've known you for a long time. 54 points in a single quarter slaughtered the Nuggets. As the rumors say, you are really amazing." Ranadive returned to smiling and raised his glass.

"By the way, Mr. Henson, let me introduce. This is my daughter. Well, maybe I don't need to introduce it at all."

After finishing speaking, behind Vivek Ranadive, a little girl came out shyly.

"No need to introduce?" Byrd was a little confused. Could it be that Henson and Ranadive's daughter knew each other?
After seeing An Jiali, Henson could no longer hide his surprise.This is more than acquaintance, her daughter has slept in my bed!

(End of this chapter)