[外電] Kings Make Right Choice In Evans

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Kings Make Right Choice In Evans
Authored by Bryant West - June 30, 2009 - 8:07 pm

While much of the attention on Thursday's NBA Draft was focused elsewhere –- 
on the Clippers, who didn't mess up their pick this time, or on the 
guard-crazy Timberwolves -– the Kings almost quietly nabbed Memphis guard 
Tyreke Evans.

當禮拜四的選秀會把焦點集中在"快艇不再搞砸他們的籤位"或者"灰狼瘋狂蒐集後衛公仔"
國王靜悄悄的逮住曼大的後衛 -- Tyreke Evans。

The attention Sacramento did receive focused mainly on who the Kings didn't 
pick, rather than who they did.

而外界反而比較關心國王"沒選"誰  而非選了誰。

Fans and experts alike disapproved of the team's decision to pass over Ricky 
Rubio, the 18-year old Spanish point guard. For a team in desperate need of a 
point guard selecting Evans, highly thought of as a score-first shooting 
guard with moderate passing skills, seemed by many to be a mistake.

粉絲和專家有志一同的反對國王跳過 Rubio這個 18 歲的西班牙金童後衛
他們認為國王亟需一個控球後衛  然而卻選了一個得分第一  傳球技術普普的 Evans
這在眾人眼裡似乎是一個錯誤。

Still, Evans is now a King and Rubio a member Timberwolves. The two have been 
set up for a future of comparisons, but in the end, Evans was the smarter 
pick, the higher potential pick, and the one who can help resurrect this 
struggling franchise.

然  這仍無法改變 Evans現在是一名國王人而 Rubio是灰狼一員的事實
他們兩位球員將無法避免未來被相提比較的宿命  但終究 Evans會是一個比較明智的抉擇
亦是一個比較具有發展潛力的選擇  而且他是能幫助國王重振朝綱的"那個人"。

General Manager Geoff Petrie has his faults, but if there is one area he has 
excelled in, it's drafting. He has an exceptional history and has made strong 
selections with all of his first round picks not named Quincy Douby.

總管 Petrie 不是沒犯過錯  但如果有一個地方值得他說嘴誇口的  那就是選秀(能力)了
他有非常輝煌的選秀記錄  並且在第一輪選了不少好球員..  除了 Douby以外。

Given his history, the last thing that should be surprising to fans is that 
he's made a surprising pick. Peja Stojakovic was a head-scratcher when 
selected in the 1996 draft, but was fourth in 2004 MVP voting. Last year no 
one expected Jason Thompson at the #12 pick, but Thompson ended up one of the 
season's top rookies. If there is one thing that Petrie has completely proven 
himself in, it's judging young talent and making the right selection.

綜觀他的選秀史  他最不讓粉絲們吃驚的事  就是他做了令人驚奇的選擇
(亦即  Petrie把吃驚的事當飯吃  如果哪天粉絲不吃驚了  那就不是Petrie)
Peja在 96 年的選秀是一個人見人怕的麻煩(因為有類似 Rubio的合約問題)但他選了
而 Peja 在 04 年獲得年度 MVP的第四高票(譯：現在呢？  科科)
去年沒有人會預期到他在第 12 順位會挑 Thompson 但小湯最後成了年度最佳新秀之一
(雖然  沒有愛的進不了新秀前兩隊..)
若有什麼是能讓 Petrie 自我證成的  那便是他善於判斷天分並且做正確的決定。

Many are quick to pass Evans off as a shooting guard that can eventually 
transition to the point. Certainly, point guard skills are one of the 
concerns surrounding Evans, but it's obvious that he has potential. He played 
point guard most of his freshman season with Memphis, averaging 17.1 points 
and 3.9 assists –- but more telling, the Tigers went 27-1 when Evans played 
the point.

許多人快速否決得分後衛骨的 Evans最後能轉型控球的可能
誠然  控球技巧是環繞在 Evans身上最主要的問題之一  但他明顯的具有(控球)潛質
他曼大的新人球季幾乎都在控球的位置上度過  平均 17.1 分 3.9助攻  但更具說服力的
是當他在控球後衛時  曼大老虎隊的成績是 27 勝 1敗。

Point guard skills (or lack there of, depending on who you ask) aside, Evans 
was one of the most coveted players in the draft. He dominated during 
individual workouts, so much so that one report claimed no one wanted to face 
him. Scouts praised his athleticism, toughness and ability to go to the 
basket. Some even called him the second most intriguing prospect behind 
Oklahoma's Blake Griffin.

先把控球技巧擱一邊 Evans是本屆選秀最令人垂涎的球員之一
他在個人測試裡稱霸全場  有太多報導聲稱沒人想和他對上(在測試上)
球探稱讚他的運動力、踏福(最近人似乎喜歡音譯--恩，就是"強悍")和籃下取分能力
甚至有人稱他是本屆 Griffin之後的最令人感興趣的新秀。

Potential aside, Petrie would not have taken Evans if he wasn't convinced the 
youngster could translate over to point guard. He knows newly hired head 
coach Paul Westphal needs his point guard and floor leader now, and with a 
logjam of players at the shooting guard and small forward spots, Petrie 
wouldn't have taken Evans unless he planned for him to play point.

再把潛力擺旁邊 Petrie 可能不會選 Evans  如果他無法確信這個年輕人能轉職為PG
他知道新聘的總教練現在需要一個控球和場上的領袖  而且亦明瞭二三號位置塞車了
如果不是 Petrie 認為 Evans能轉型PG  他也不會選他。
(有點鬼打牆的一段)

If Evans can't play the point, it would leave the ball in the hands of 
disappointing Beno Udrih or newly acquired Sergio Rodriguez –- Petrie 
wouldn't have taken Evans unless he felt he'd fit.

如果 Evans不能控球  球權會落在令人失望的 Beno 和新米後衛 Sergio Rodriguez 身上
Petrie不會挑 Evans  除非他認為 Evans可以接上這個位置(控球)。
(繼續鬼打牆)

Chad Ford said in his Draft Grades that the Kings chose Evans over Rubio 
because Rubio was a greater risk. While this is certainly true in some sense, 
Evans in a way poses a much greater risk for owners Joe and Gavin Maloof -- 
and the fact that the owners apparently supported the selection of Evans 
shows they bought into his potential as well.

ESPN分析師 Ford 在他的選秀評分中以為國王寧選 Evans而棄 Rubio是因為後者風險較高
這在某些地方是說得通的  但 Evans對於國王老闆 Maloof 兄弟而言卻是更高的風險
然而即便如此老闆對這次的選秀表達支持  這代表他們為 Evans的潛力買單。

The Maloofs are businessmen first. Over the history of the franchise, they 
have forced trades to help lighten the teams wallet –- trading Chris Webber 
to Philadelphia, trading Mike Bibby to Atlanta, and last season's Chicago 
trade with John Salmons and Brad Miller.

Maloof兄弟是不折不扣的生意人  查看球隊的法藍菜絲(franchise) 史
他們致力於以交易減輕球隊的荷包--把 Webber 換去費城、把 BB 送去亞特蘭大
還有上一季把包鮭魚和大米打包到芝加哥的跳樓大拍賣。

The Rubio pick would have been much better for Joe and Gavin. Sacramento has, 
over the past few years, seen a drop in attendance and the threat of a 
possible relocation still hangs over Arco Arena. Rubio was the fan's pick in 
Sacramento and has obtained an international name -– picking Rubio would 
would fill seats and bring attention back to the Kings.

選 Rubio對於 Maloof 兄弟而言是比較有利的  沙城這幾年的觀眾一直在減少
而球場(或球隊)的搬遷威脅一直存在於Arco Arena
Rubio 是沙城粉絲的首選並且得到一個國際知名球員(選 Rubio)將可能填滿空缺的坐席
而令觀眾重回國王的懷抱。

Instead the Maloofs' agreed with Petrie and took Evans, who unlike Rubio, 
won't fill seats with his name alone. Evans is the riskier pick, if only 
because he won't bring back the fans –- unless, of course, the team starts 
winning. Gavin and Joe's support signifies that they also believe Evans is 
that kind of player -– the missing piece that is talented enough and shows 
enough potential to put them back on the winning track.

可是  Maloof兄弟反其道而行  和 Petrie 站在同一陣線選了 Evans
他無法同 Rubio一般只要用名字就能號召觀眾
Evans 是更有風險的選擇  如果只因他將不會馬上把粉絲帶回來的話..除非球隊開始贏球
Maloof兄弟的支持顯示著他們也相信 Evans是這樣的球員..
他是球隊失落的環節  而補上了  他有足夠的天分和潛力去幫球隊回到勝利的軌道。

The Evans' pick is more risky for Sacramento. The fact that Petrie and the 
Maloofs passed over the flashy fan-favorite means Evans convinced both that 
he can be special. Give Evans the ball, let him work with his new team and 
coach, and wait –- wait for Evans to win over the doubters.

這個 Evans的選擇對沙城而言是更大的風險  Petrie 和 Maloof 兄弟跳過球迷的最愛
而就 Evans是因為他們都深信他是特別的
把球給 Evans  讓他和新球隊及教練一起打拼  然後等待 Evans去戰勝那些懷疑者。

Petrie and his staff have dealt with draft doubters before, but not on this 
scale. He passed on Rubio, forgoing the flash and style for the grit and 
high-flying skills of Evans.

Petrie和他的工作團隊曾經成功的平息那些懷疑的人  但不曾在這種等級之上
(意味著  這次的機會成本是史上最高的  至少 Petrie 選秀史上)
他跳過 Rubio  放棄那些電光石火的動作和行雲流水的風格
選了像磐石一樣堅毅並有飛人技巧的 Evans。

In a time when the team desperately needs to fill the seats, the team passed 
over the sensation of Rubio and instead took Evans. If Rubio outperforms 
Evans, the Kings will have sacrificed both talent and national attention.

在一個迫切需要填滿坐席的時候  國王帕斯(pass)鼎鼎大名的 Rubio而挑中 Evans
若以後 Rubio表現強過 Evans  那國王將會在天分和(媒體)關注度上全盤皆輸。

But the Kings picked Evans, passing over an European sensation who seemed, on 
paper, to fit the team's needs perfectly.

但 Evans被國王雀屏中選
這是跳過一個歐洲知名且貌似在概念上和國王需求完美配合的人。

If that isn't an indication of how highly they covet Evans, nothing is.

如果這不是暗示著國王有多哈(ㄏㄚˋ) Evans  對他期望有多高，那還有什麼可能？

http://tinyurl.com/lwvqkc

..

譯：有  還有一種可能  那就是"國王高層頭殼壞掉了"  希望不是這種  XD

    不過話說回來  正確拒絕的所需要的勇氣  永遠比錯誤接受的來高

    所以 Alpha值才會喜歡設 95 那麼高  ^^


翻譯如有錯誤  請不吝指正  謝謝  :)

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推 Yocoldagain:推紫黑白
推 eliczone:是啊 這就是我所說的 老闆和高層才是最敢賭的人 而不是我
→ eliczone:們 畢竟任何人都說要Rubio 他們卻選了Evans 很大膽
→ eliczone:老闆是生意人 賠錢的生意沒人要做 所以他一定有看中某些
→ eliczone:值得他們這樣豪賭的東西 贏還是輸到時候看就知道了
→ eliczone:紫色果然還是最好看的 好想買球衣哦 誰要開團啊.....
推 bigdeal:先推~ 不過Potential aside那一段,
→ bigdeal:是否翻成如果不是Petrie認為Evans能轉型PG,他也不會選他。
→ bigdeal:這樣似乎那兩段就不鬼打牆了,個人淺見 :)
推 eliczone:恩 那兩段就是那樣子的意思 Petrie不會無緣無故選一個他
→ Sweeptime:OK 謝謝 bigdeal 就照這樣改吧  :)
※ 編輯: Sweeptime       來自: 61.224.47.75         (07/02 16:43)
→ Sweeptime:作者在那兩段用一樣的句子  應該是在強調為何要選他
→ Sweeptime:只是讀起會覺得同樣論述一直在重複  ^^
推 Tmix:推一下～～～～～
推 bibbykings:推~~~
→ bigdeal:我懂你的意思了~
推 domego:「遙想」某年的季後賽，Wells跟阿泰強暴了包叔跟馬妞，
→ domego:很期待Evans也能展現這樣的熱血場景
推 eliczone:打馬悍將很威的 那時候真的有馬刺會被他一人打掛的感覺
→ Sweeptime:當時無雙開很大  XD
推 felmizan:推紫黑白^^
推 felmizan:希望他的踏福可以同時呈現在心理和生理上，這樣就太好了
推 horse5288:推紫黑白加一
→ horse5288:我相信EVANS可以轉型成功為控位
→ horse5288:看來看去論生理還有心理素質上
→ horse5288:好像都是EVANS較RUBIO略勝一籌
→ horse5288:其他的   就等季賽開打吧
推 henry422:迫不及待想買2K10選他們兩個來玩單挑模式..
推 ImMACACO:推Petrie選秀史，看到除了Douby除外我笑了XD
→ sneak: 作者在那兩段用一樣的句 https://muxiv.com