If it’s a severe case, due to the aftereffects, it might even threaten the player’s career, like Delavadova, who retired because of a severe concussion.
So although James’s situation isn’t the most severe kind, it’s certainly not light.
"That’s really unfortunate news," Hansen sighed, why couldn’t it be severe?
"If needed, I’ll go to the hospital to visit him and bring the gift I promised him."
After saying this, he picked up the fishing gear from below and with a "pop," placed it on the table.
Hansen certainly wasn’t overflowing with sympathy.
For someone who almost destroyed his career, he’d rather sympathize with a homeless person on the street!
This instantly stirred the reporters below, the news material just comes so readily.
"After winning your first career championship, is there anything you’d like to say?" This was a question from a TNT reporter.
The question was similar to those asked by the reporters during the award ceremony, not unexpected.
But Hansen’s mood now was different from when he’d just won the championship, so what he wanted to say was different too.
"The first time I played at the American Airlines Arena was four years ago when I represented Barry University against North Carolina University. I still remember that score, 41 to 96, we lost by a full 55 points."
Hansen’s first words caused a stir among the reporters below; few people bring up their own embarrassing history.
"What I want to say is, in our lives, success is only temporary, failure is the main theme, but how we face failure divides us into different kinds, some people choose to flee after failure, but some can get up and continue moving forward.
Past failures pushed me forward, three years ago here I held the NCAA Division II championship, last year’s failure made us push forward, and now we’ve become the NBA’s ultimate champions."
Hansen hadn’t finished speaking when applause started to resound in the venue. Latest content publıshed on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✦𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚✦𝕟𝕖𝕥
After James’s classic "life’s disappointments" last season, Hansen’s words seemed even more precious.
Or rather, this is what originally makes competitive sports so captivating.
"How many championships do you plan to bring to Memphis?" asked a reporter from NBC.
"not7?" Hansen joked, prompting laughter from the audience.
James’s words have become especially ironic now that the Heat are about to face disbandment. It’s truly not seven because they’re at zero now.
"I haven’t had time to think about that question, maybe I’ll know by the time the championship celebration comes."
After the press conference ended, Hansen returned to the locker room and saw Allen still there.
He went over and sat next to Allen.
"Have you decided where to go? Or have you decided to stay?" Allen is quite important to the Grizzlies, whether against the Lakers, Thunders, or Heat, his role in the playoffs was highlighted.
"I want to go to Indiana," Allen gave him his answer.
Hansen stroked his chin.
The Pacers are a big defensive team, and with Granger’s serious injury, there’s a spot in the starting lineup open.
That would suit Allen well.
He patted Allen’s shoulder; he had promised to help Allen before.
After chatting with Allen, Hansen headed to the underground parking and left with Scarlett.
The aura of a champion is quite an illusory thing, but like many special professional bonuses, it can greatly enhance someone’s desire.
That night, Hansen really did as Scarlett said, he didn’t have to do anything, whether standing, kneeling, or lying down, because Scarlett was fully automatic.
That feeling, how to put it? Hansen thought that even being an Emperor wouldn’t quite compare.
While Hansen drove his automatic car, LeBron fans were bombarding him and the Grizzlies on social media.
But not just LeBron fans, Hansen’s fan base exploded with this championship win, and the fierceness of the social media battle was no less intense than Hansen’s night in the hotel with Scarlett.
"Using a role player to replace the opponent’s main player, using a role player’s foul play to knock down the opponent’s main player, is there any team dirtier than the Grizzlies?"
(James isn’t dirty, he’s just trying to win by stepping under players, what’s wrong with that!)
"Han is a joke, the Grizzlies won because they are a team with a big five, they’re more powerful and still use tactics, their victory is not honorable at all!"
(I think the Grizzlies are fifteen giants, after all, Hansen said, the Grizzlies have 15 MVPs!)
"If Han and LeBron were to switch places, the winners would still be the Grizzlies, it’s just a matter of contrasting styles!"
(I don’t know if the Grizzlies would still be champions, but I know the Heat could add an all-star center to their lineup, after all, Hansen is still a rookie)
The next day, the League announced a punishment notice, James Johnson was handed a 30-game suspension for punching James.
This suspension set a record for the longest ban due to a conflict between players, a very clear case of heavy punishment.
For comparison, the previous serious consequence suspension was Kemite Washington.
In 1977, he was suspended for 26 games for knocking out Rudy Tomjanovich’s skull with a punch.
Besides, the league’s bans with more games were either conflicts with fans, players choking coaches, gun possession, or drug use.
However, this punishment was expected, as the act of knocking down the opponent’s core player directly is certainly not to be encouraged.