basketball player

Chapter 743 Endgame: Some Have Changed, Some Have Not Changed
Chris Paul holds poker cards in his hand. Apart from basketball, playing cards is almost his favorite thing.

Since he retired two years ago, he has had a lot of time to squander his money in various casinos.But compared with the time he played basketball before, he always felt that something was missing.

Thinking of this, Paul's eyes fell on the gate of the villa.He has been looking forward to, looking forward to the door being opened by someone.

"I said, are you still fighting, bastard!" Just as Paul was in a daze, Rajon Rondo, who was sitting opposite him, yelled dissatisfied.

Paul shook his head. Ten years ago, he would never have imagined that he would sit with Rajon Rondo and play cards.Both are guards who win with brains and organization. Both chose to retire two years ago. Both like to bet.

If it wasn't for that man, it would be impossible for them to meet in private now.

"What's the rush? Tell me, why hasn't he arrived yet?" Paul simply put down the cards in his hand, and several other people also put down their hands when they saw this situation.

Rondo curled his lips in dissatisfaction, but also obediently terminated the "battle".

Although Rondo just called Paul an asshole, the two have actually become good playmates.They often organize card games, and once they come and go, they let go of the prejudices they had when they were professional players.Because they suddenly discovered that they didn't seem to hate each other that much outside of the basketball court.

It's just that in terms of their mouths, the two guards still called each other bastards.

"It's still early, Chris. Don't worry, he will come. He never breaks the appointment. Last year, that bastard Stephenson couldn't be there because of the lawsuit. The year before last, Antetokounmpo's wife had a baby, so he didn't come. But he, he never breaks the appointment." Rondo spread his hands and looked around.

At this time, they were in the living room of a small villa.The living room was very lively, already full of people.Moreover, these people are not small.

At the gambling table, Rondo, Paul, Stephenson and Bird formed a game.At the gambling table, George and Kuzma are fighting an NBA2K game.Both used classic teams, the Pacers in the 18-19 season and the Pacers in the 13-14 season.

At the bar, Siakam, Tucker, Brogdon and Rose have already had a few rounds of drinking.In the yard outside the living room, Oladipo and others are grilling, and there are several strong men in the swimming pool.

Seeing this, Rondo couldn't help but smile.For five years, since that guy retired, he's throwing a party every year, inviting all the players who've played under him.The party was held at a cottage in the Indianapolis suburbs that they rented every summer.

Five years later, the party is still buzzing.Unless there are special circumstances, no one will be absent.Rondo knew very well that if it weren't for that guy, the party wouldn't be as lively after five years.

The Big Three of the Celtics also held parties after they retired, but they were all just for show.Only this group of Pacers can maintain close contact after so many years, and can still get together after so many years.

"Yeah, that guy is never absent, unless the earth is destroyed. After so many years, don't you know his habits? He is never late, but he will never be early either." Bird smiled and took out his cigar and took a deep breath.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door of the villa.The originally bustling villa fell silent in an instant, and everyone was staring at the gate.

The waiter nervously opened the door, and a glare of sunlight shot into the living room.It seemed that when that guy appeared on the stage, he always had his own light.

It was a woman who came in from the gate, and a little girl was with her.

The people in the living room nodded to the woman one after another, and then all stood up.

Finally, a man with gray temples and meticulously combed hair, who looked very energetic walked in.

He had a charming smile on his face, just like back then.

"Boss!" Everyone in the living room yelled together. Among them are countless big-name stars, MVPs, the two most powerful point guards in NBA history, and the first female head coach in NBA history.
Most of them have special identities and are admired by thousands of people.But at this time, they all suddenly became very humble.Because in front of that man, no one would feel that he was the protagonist, a big name.

Looking at the familiar faces in front of him, the man raised his hand and waved lightly, "Long time no see, guys!"

The person the whole villa has been waiting for - Henson Joe, finally appeared!
Five years have passed since Henson retired.In the past five years, many changes have taken place in the league.

Paul retired, James retired, Rondo retired, and many stars have become people's memories.

In the past five years, Antetokounmpo has become the MVP, Kuzma has become an All-Star, and Paul George has become a true Indianapolis legend.

The Pacers won another championship after Henson. Becky Harmon became the first female head coach in NBA history and the first female head coach to lead a team to a championship.

In the past five years, a new generation of players such as Lonzo Ball, Trey Young, Luka Doncic, and Zion Williams have begun to dominate the league.Those unfamiliar names began to appear on the front page every day.

But the only thing that hasn't changed in the past five years is this annual gathering.

No matter where you are, whether you are still playing in the league or even playing for the Pacers now, as long as you have fought under Henson, you will be very happy to make a contract.

So, here you can even see non-Pacers players like Wesley Matthews, Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler.Of course, there are also head coaches who have played for other teams such as Frank Vogel and Brad Stevens.

Everyone enthusiastically went up to chat with Henson, and everyone was eager to hear what Henson had done this year.

After retiring, Henson's life is very rich.He and An Jiali traveled all over the world, and his business grew bigger and bigger.Now, his sports drink brand has reached the point where it can challenge Gatorade.

He started many other businesses, and he used his personal connections to bring in well-known trainers and run professional basketball camps all over the world.

In China, there are also many Henson training camps.People in the industry thought that Henson was just trying to make money in China, but only Henson knew that he hoped that his training camp could cultivate a basketball superstar from China.

This can be regarded as a little bit of his selfishness.

We talked a lot together, and Henson was always able to get along with the players just like he did back then.

In the evening, the dinner party scene is very huge.If the scene of a group of well-known basketball players sitting together is seen by fans, it will definitely be very shocking.

It can be said that throughout the history of the NBA, there is no head coach who can get so many stars to have dinner with him.

After dinner, as always, there will be a group photo for everyone present today.

One photo per year, and everyone's changes every year are also recorded in the photo.Although there are occasional absences every year, the overall team is considered complete every year.

Henson and Byrd sat in the middle, and the others stood in several rows.

In Indianapolis, a bronze statue of Henson outside the Bankers Life Arena is the object of fans and tourists vying for photos.And this group of players is also proud to take a photo with Henson every year.

Dozens of people stood together and laughed very brightly under the flashing lights.

It was late at night, and the party came to an end.Everyone was about to get up and leave, but the repertoire before that was that Henson would be the first to get in the car and leave under the eyes of dozens of basketball predators.

Before getting into the car, Henson looked at the group of players and coaches behind him.When he lived in a run-down hotel in Long Beach more than a decade ago, he never thought he would have this day.

Countless memories come to mind, and there are stories between him and everyone here.But remember not too much, so as not to be too sad.

"See you next year, guys." Henson nodded to everyone and got into the car.

Everyone watched the car go away, and finally they were willing to look away.

Everyone smiled and said goodbye to Henson. The fifth year after that man's retirement has passed peacefully.

Even so, all those present believed that their party would never be interrupted.

Some people are still fighting, but they have been forgotten.And some people have retired, but it seems that they have never left.

"See you next year, boss."

Everyone got into the car and looked forward to the next meeting.

(End of this chapter)