[外電] New Kings coach Malone lets players know his properties

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New Kings coach Malone lets players know his priorities

LAS VEGAS – In two seasons in the NBA, Isaiah Thomas had never looked so
happy to be exhausted. He had participated in a summer league practice and
couldn't believe the level of intensity.

For coach Michael Malone, it wasn't anything special.

"Isaiah Thomas told me after our practice that it was the hardest practice
he's had since he's been in the NBA," Malone said. "And I laughed because it
wasn't that hard a practice in my eyes."

在過去兩個球季裡，IT從來沒有因為精疲力盡而感到開心。
他參與了夏季聯賽的練習，但那強度令他難以置信。
但是對MM來說，那根本沒什麼特別的。
他說：「IT在訓練後跟我說這是他進NBA後所遇到最艱苦的訓練。
我笑了，因為這在我眼裡根本一點都不難。」

Malone wasn't planning to use the summer league as a barometer for
regular-season success, and considering the Kings finished 1-4, that's a good
thing.

Malone intended to establish a standard for hard work and accountability that
would carry over into training camp and the regular season.

"I think they know it will be a lot different," Malone said. "That's not a
knock on anybody. That's just the approach moving forward."

Malone wanted Ben McLemore and Ray McCallum, the Kings' two draft picks, to
be indoctrinated into his ways during the summer league minicamp and games.

MM不打算把夏季聯賽來預演常規賽的成功，而且相信1勝4敗的戰績是一件好事。
他想要建立一個努力以及責任的標準，並把這標準帶到訓練營跟常規賽。
「我想他們知道將會有很多事不一樣了。
這並不是對任何人的當頭棒喝，只是我們在向前邁進。」
MM希望國王今年選進的賣檸檬跟麥卡龍能吸收他在迷你訓練營跟夏季聯賽中的訓練方式。

Helping Malone spread his message were veterans such as Thomas, Marcus
Thornton, Jason Thompson and Jimmer Fredette, who worked out with the coaches
or practiced with the summer league team.

Malone believes the time in Las Vegas began the process of changing the
culture that has permeated the franchise during six consecutive losing
seasons.

"I know for Ben and Ray, without a doubt," Malone said. "And for Marcus and
Isaiah, who practiced with us a couple of times, and Jason and Jimmer, who
also went to the gym with our staff, they know that it's a different staff
and we're going to be a work team."

幫MM散播訊息的人是一些舊臣，IT、MT、JT、寂寞他們四個跟著教練以及夏聯隊伍訓練。
MM相信在拉斯維加斯的時間已經開始改變在連續六個失敗的賽季所形成的隊伍風氣。
「我毫無疑問地了解賣檸檬跟麥卡龍。」
他說：「還有對於MT跟JT，他們已經跟我們訓練過幾次；
JT跟寂寞也跟我們一起去過體育館，
他們都知道現在是一個新的團隊，我們正要成為一個新的隊伍。」

Working hard isn't something the Kings have been known for around the league.
Opponents have exploited the Kings' habit of whining at officials, beating
them down the floor for easy baskets.

Understanding scouting reports and opponents' tendencies seemed to take a
back seat to individual play, too.

Count Thomas as one player in favor of what Malone is trying to do.

"It's a 100 percent change," Thomas said. "It just reminded me of college
practice. Even though … it's just the summer league team, everyone's dialed
in. There's no talking on the side, just focus on getting better and
attention to detail, just doing the right things. So I can't wait for this
season to start."

努力一直都不是國王的代表。(這句真是有夠中肯...)
對手利用國王對官方的抱怨習慣，用簡單的得分將國王打趴。
觀看球探報告與了解對手習慣似乎也排在單打之後。
IT是其中一個贊成MM想法的球員。
「百分之百的改變了。」
IT說：「我想起了大學時期的訓練。
雖然這只是一個夏聯隊伍，但是大家都有上緊發條。
沒有人在旁邊聊天，就只是專注在如何更好、注意細節、做對的事。
所以我等不及開始下個賽季。」

Only two Kings, Thornton and Carl Landry, have played for Malone when he was
an assistant coach. Both praised Malone's strategic prowess as a coach.

Malone wants all the returning players to know they are part of a new
franchise, just without the hassle of relocation threats and ownership
instability.

"Them coming around and sensing the change in the ownership, and the
commitment from ownership, our front-office staff, the coaching staff, and
they know it's a new day in Sacramento," Malone said. "I think they're
excited and looking forward to the change that's ahead."

只有兩個人在MM還是助理教練的時候為他打過球，MT跟洗衣店。
兩人都稱讚MM作為一個教練的戰略實力(畫戰術板?)。
MM希望所有放完假的球員知道他們現在是在一個全新的隊伍，
沒有搬遷困擾、也沒有所有權紛爭。
「他們感覺到周遭的一切都改變了。
新老闆、新老闆的承諾、新的制服組、新的教練團，
他們知道沙加緬度翻開了新的一頁。」
MM說：「我認為他們很興奮而且很期待將要到來的改變。」

Though McLemore and McCallum weren't around for the struggles of recent
seasons, they've been filled in by the veterans.

"I've been talking to DeMarcus (Cousins), Isaiah, J.T. and all those guys,"
McLemore said. "I think they have a feeling this year is going to be better.
We're rebuilding for us a whole new organization."

McCallum said Malone's message has been clear – accountability, effort and
defense are priorities. Although those are basic tenets of NBA basketball,
the Kings have been lacking in those areas for years.

"I feel like he's done a great job with the coaching staff getting us
prepared for these games," McCallum said. "And Ben and I, really getting us
prepared for what's ahead of us."

雖然賣檸檬跟麥卡龍這幾季並沒有處在這種環境底下，但他們身邊圍滿了老將。
「我已經跟表弟、IT、JT還有其他人談過了。」
賣檸檬說：「我覺得他們感覺今年會更好。我們正在為自己重新建立一個組織。」
麥卡龍說教練的指令很清楚─責任、效率、防守是最優先。
雖然這些是NBA籃球的基本原則，但是國王已經欠缺很多年了。
「我感覺他(MM)跟教練團正在做一件很偉大的事來讓我們準備比賽。」
麥卡龍說：「我跟賣檸檬，他們在讓我們準備面對接下來的挑戰。」

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Mike Malone簡寫MM....

我一直在想還有什麼方法可以稱呼他，

不然上面充滿一堆MM看起來真的好奇怪。

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※ 編輯: strayfate       來自: 111.248.163.63       (07/22 03:38)
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