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Transition is a well applied term when discussing NBA rookies. Seemingly
everything resides in transitional mode – learning the fast-paced NBA game,
adjusting to a new city, making friends and all the complexities that arrive
with finding a comfortable living situation.
對NBA 弱雞來說，怎麼跟上生活變換的腳步重要，因為他的人生會有很大的變化。學
著打快節奏的比賽，到新的城市生活，交到新的朋友還有找到一個舒適的環境。
With all of those modifications happening concurrently, rookies must also
learn to feed their teammates. In the case of Sacramento Kings first-year
player Jon Brockman, it means providing bagels and cream cheese at every
practice.
除了這些之外，弱雞還得替學長們提供點心。以Brockman來說，他每次練習時都要帶
焙果和起司到場。
Heading into the second week of December, the Kings designated bagel boy had
yet to forget. While teammates can appreciate Brockman’s diligence,
collectively they are hoping for at least one slip up.
到了十二月的第二週，這位焙果男孩還沒有忘記過。隊友們都覺得Brockman很勤勞，
可內心總會希望他出一次糗。
“He’s boring,” moans teammate Spencer Hawes. “We like rookies who whine
about things or don’t do what they are supposed to do. Jon never gripes or
complains. He never does anything wrong.”
「他超無趣的，我們想看到弱雞抱怨或著是做些不該做的事。但Jon 從不發牢騷，他
總不會出錯。」Hawes 說。
In the case of this year’s rookie crop, the Kings have a mature group in
Brockman, Tyreke Evans and Omri Casspi. The three rooks have regularly fed
the veterans with nary a turnover. More importantly, they have taken care of
business on the court and been key contributors to a successful early season.
今年國王的三隻弱雞都很成熟。在提供學長飲食上幾乎沒出過差錯，而更重要的是他
們在場上的表現，帶給我們一個好的開始。
Here’s a look at how the Kings rookies are adjusting to their first season
in Sacramento:
讓我們來看看這三位第一季的沙城生活吧！
Omri Casspi
The first Israeli-born player drafted in the NBA’s first round, his goal was
to make the team and garner another coveted distinction – becoming the first
Israeli to play an NBA game.
Omri Casspi 是首位以色列新秀。他實現了他的夢想，成為了第一個踏上NBA 的球員
。
Making it even more special, Casspi’s dream has been shared by his older
brother, Eitan. He lives with Omri in a rented Sacramento home and has become
a rabid Kings fan. Naturally, his favorite Kings player is his baby bro.
Eitan currently runs a Web site baring the family name – Casspi18.com.
而Omri也和他的哥哥Eitan 一樣分享著這個夢。現在兩人一同在沙城租屋過活。Eitan
想當然爾成為了國王迷，他最愛的球員也毫無意外的是他的好兄弟。他同時也架設Casspi
的官方網站 http://casspi18.com/ 。
“It has always been Omri’s dream to be in the NBA, so in a way we are both
living that dream right now,” Eitan said.
「進NBA 一直都是Omri的希望，所以我們現在都像在做夢一樣。」Eitan說。
Before being drafted in June, the family considered the ramifications of Omri
making the NBA and a plan was put in place. Eitan, 25, would come along and
help make the transition run smoother, taking control of his brother’s
off-court responsibilities. The brothers share a car, although Eitan is
usually behind the wheel. At home, he lets Omri drive the conversation and
acts as a sounding board.
在六月被選中之前，Casspi的家族就決定了些計劃。25歲的Eitan 和弟弟一同來到美
國，好讓弟弟能不用太分心於場外的事務。兄弟倆目前共用一部車，但大多的時間裡都是
Eitan 駕駛。不過在家中，他總是讓Omri主導談話的話題。
“It’s huge,” says Omri, 21. “I go back home, my brother is there and we
can speak in our own language. I can talk about my ups and downs and he
listens. He supports me in everything I do.”
「每當我回到家裡，就可以和我哥用我們自已的語言打屁。我會告訴他我今天的狀況
，而他總是無條件的支持我。」Omri說。
Support has also come from the Jewish community in the Sacramento region.
When the Casspis arrived in early August to get acclimated with American
life, long before the season began, the Jewish community welcomed the
brothers with open arms. They advised the Casspis on where to live and helped
them rent a house, purchase a car and provided guided tours of Sacramento.
當地的猶太社區也是Casspi進入狀況的幕後推手。當Casspi在八月初抵達美國時，他
們就張開雙手迎接這對兄弟。他們推薦了Casspi住處、買車，還為他們做了當地的導覽。
“When we got to Sacramento we didn’t know anything,” Omri said. “But
thanks to people in the Jewish community, everything is good now. We have
been treated very well by them and all Kings fans.”
「剛到沙城我們什麼也不懂，但猶太社區的人很好，他們待我們超棒的。」Omri說。
The help also came from within the Kings locker room with Francisco Garcia
heading the greeting committee. Casspi calls Garcia a great role model who
has tried to help all the rookies with their transition to the NBA.
Francisco Garcia也幫了Omri不少忙。他是國王內部歡迎會的主辦人。Casspi稱讚他
是一個願意幫助任何新秀進入NBA 的好人。
Garcia says veterans like former Kings player Mike Bibby made his rookie
season much easier, so he is passing along the same type of kindness.
Garcia說之前他的新秀球季也受到像Mike Bibby等老將的幫忙，所以他要將這些事情
傳承下去。
“We have great rookies,” Garcia said. “They listen, they want to learn and
they work hard. It’s tough for them. They typically come here from college
where they were the man, but here they’re not. There is a lot to learn on
and off the court, so I just try to help them out.”
「我們有一批很好的新秀，他們懂得去聽，他們想要學習，而且他們很努力。從大學
一下子跳過來很不容易。還有很多場上、場下的事情要處理，我只是盡量去協助他們進入
狀況。」Garcia說。
（Casspi篇完）
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Did you know？
If Omri wasnt playing basketball, he would join the army and would like to be
a Pilot.
Basketball and Sports is part of the Casspi family, His mother was in the
cadet's team, his brother Eitan played in Rishon Le-Zion and his sister Aviv
playes in Elizur Hulon, his father plays Tennis.
From：Casspi18.com
You can also write a letter to Casspi
http://www.casspi18.com/index.php/page/48.html
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