雙語閱讀 | 吉布森的到來會阻礙小薩博尼斯的發展嗎？
作者：Mark Bruty
奧克拉荷馬雷霆剛補充了一些新的血液。在交易截止日前，
The Oklahoma City Thunder have some new toys to play with. Thanks to a trade deadline deal that saw Sam Presti bring in Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott (& a 2nd round draft pick) from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne and Anthony Morrow. If you want to read more about that deal – check out this piece.
但是這筆交易對於雷霆，特別是雷霆這個賽季培養的年輕球員來說有哪些影響呢？
But what does this mean for OKC and the young roster they have been building since day 1 this season?
目前的這支雷霆隊在一起磨合的時間並不久。到目前為止，吉布森和麥克德莫特成為了雷霆有用的補強。
The new-look Thunder are only a few games into “their” season together. So far Gibson & McDermott have looked to be quite handy additions, but it’s a small sample size (and with Victor Oladipo missing due to back spasms, we still haven’t seen the full complement of talent). Moving forward, with just over 20 games left of the regular season and a post-season tilt on the cards, just how has the move impacted the Thunder in the interim but also longer term? Let me break it down for you.
我們目前還並不清楚多諾萬教練的安排。隨著球員們對於自己的定位和對球隊的認識越發深刻，我確信多諾萬教練會調整輪換和出場。就目前而言，吉布森仍在扮演著他最為熟悉的角色：一名出色的替補。在公牛時期，吉布森就是一名出色的替補，能從板凳席挺身而出。他毫無怨言，願意幹粗活累活，以球隊為先，既不會抱怨自己的出手數量，
We are still not sure how Billy Donovan wants this to play out. As the new guys become more familiar with the team and the sets, I am sure his rotations and line-ups may change, but for now Gibson is playing his all-too-familiar role as back-up extraordinaire. Taj is accustomed to coming off the bench and he has been a very handy player for the Chicago Bulls during his tenure there. He has no ego, is a workhorse and puts the team first – never complaining about shot numbers or role on the team. He grabs his hard hat and lunch bucket and goes to work. But the Thunder might have to look at giving him a starting spot.
小薩博尼斯表現的非常不錯，他在雷霆需要的時候，很好地填補了前場的空缺。小薩博尼斯出身名門，籃球智商極高，以後有望成為一名非常不錯的NBA球員。可是從耶誕節之後，他似乎撞上了新秀牆，資料有所降低。隨著吉布森的到來，小薩博尼斯獲得了一名導師。
Sabonis has done a serviceable job, thrust into the frontcourt for the Thunder purely out of necessity. He has terrific pedigree and basketball IQ and is going to develop into a really good NBA player. However, since Christmas he has seen a decline in his output (many associate this with the “rookie wall”) and might actually benefit from a change in role and the addition of a mentor such as Gibson. The future is certainly bright for Sabonis and I’d suggest he is a big part of the Thunder’s plans moving forward, but for long term gain, he might be best taking a backward step.
如果多諾萬教練決定讓吉布森先發的話，雷霆的進攻不會削弱，防守還會加強。這對於球隊來說是一個好消息。以往球隊得到一名新球員，
If Billy Donovan decides to start Taj, he immediately improves the Thunder team defense without hurting them on offense. That’s a huge positive, and a nice respite from past teams who have always seemed to have to choose between one-way players who are either strong on offense or defense, but seldom both. The other benefit in that scenario is Sabonis gets to log the majority of his minutes against the opposition’s second units. For someone who has battled the starting PF against 29 other teams, this could be a welcome change. Sabonis has all the tools to be a quality NBA player, but his rookie season has so far been all about progress and learning the pace of the NBA game. Coming off the bench will ease the burden on him and allow him an intermediate level if you like, before being ready to commence his sophomore season as a starter.
多諾萬教練也可以讓吉布森繼續替補以獲得對抗對手替補陣容的優勢，這對於雷霆隊和小薩博尼斯來說，也同樣有很多好處。比如，吉布森是一個比小薩博尼斯和坎特更可靠的護框內線和防守人。把吉布森放到第二陣容，理論上來說，能夠保證雷霆的替補不會被爆。這樣一來，小薩博尼斯仍會作為先發球員對抗聯盟中那些最好的大前鋒們，繼續積累經驗。他和亞當斯以及威少之間產生的化學反應也能繼續加強。
Should Donovan decide that Gibson’s role is better suited to take advantage of the opposing teams’ reserves, there are still plenty of positives for Sabonis and the Thunder on that front too. For instance, Gibson is a much better defender and rim protector than either Sabonis or Enes Kanter. Playing him on the second unit alongside Kanter would – in theory – not see Oklahoma City fall away when the reserves take the floor. In that situation, Sabonis would still get exposure to the starting spot and will continue his development against the best in the business. He will also get to keep building on the chemistry that he has already established with Steven Adams and Russell Westbrook.
無論從哪個方面來看，交易來吉布森都能幫助小薩博尼斯成長。
Either way, the trade for Taj Gibson helps Domantas Sabonis.
吉布森能夠帶來許多無形的資產，包括他的經驗，他的沉著，他季後賽的經驗，以及作為老將對於比賽的理解。作為一個一年級新生，小薩博尼斯能夠和一個高效率的角色球員建立聯繫，而吉布森將成為他完美的導師。作為一個身體天賦並不出眾的球員，吉布森憑藉著腳步，球商和努力站住了腳跟。他是一個高效率的球員，能夠根據不同體系發揮自己的作用。他有一手跳投，能在內線要到不錯的位置，終結能力也很強。小薩博尼斯應該搬張凳子，坐在旁邊觀察他打球的每個回合。
I’m talking all about the intangibles. The experience, the big game poise, the play off exposure, the veteran savvy. Sabonis as a young man in his first NBA season is now going to be able to form a relationship with one of the league’s most productive role players. And Gibson is the perfect mentor; while not blessed with all the athleticism of modern guys, Gibson has made a career out of footwork, smarts and effort. He is efficient and effective and plays within himself and the system he finds himself in. He has a bit of range on the jump shot, gets good position inside, and is crafty in his finishing ability. Sabonis should pull up a seat right next to him at every opportunity.
作為一名球員，當球隊交易來和你同位置的球員時，你難免會感到有些憂慮。這很正常，因為你會擔心新來的球員影響你的前途，你的地位，以及你水準的提高。然而，吉布森的出現導致了一種雙贏的局面。吉布森是一名老兵，處在生涯的末期。而小薩博尼斯則追尋著他父親的足跡，準備書寫他自己的傳奇。
As a player, I am sure it’s a little worrying when your team drafts or trades for a player that plays your position. It’s only natural to have some fear over job security, role and ability for growth and development. However, in this case, I feel it’s a great win-win scenario for all involved. Gibson is a veteran nearing the end of his NBA career while Sabonis is just starting to carve out his own after watching his father deliver a very successful one.
這將是一次完美的傳承。
It’s the perfect “succession plan.”
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準備好成為先發球員。If Billy Donovan decides to start Taj, he immediately improves the Thunder team defense without hurting them on offense. That’s a huge positive, and a nice respite from past teams who have always seemed to have to choose between one-way players who are either strong on offense or defense, but seldom both. The other benefit in that scenario is Sabonis gets to log the majority of his minutes against the opposition’s second units. For someone who has battled the starting PF against 29 other teams, this could be a welcome change. Sabonis has all the tools to be a quality NBA player, but his rookie season has so far been all about progress and learning the pace of the NBA game. Coming off the bench will ease the burden on him and allow him an intermediate level if you like, before being ready to commence his sophomore season as a starter.
多諾萬教練也可以讓吉布森繼續替補以獲得對抗對手替補陣容的優勢，這對於雷霆隊和小薩博尼斯來說，也同樣有很多好處。比如，吉布森是一個比小薩博尼斯和坎特更可靠的護框內線和防守人。把吉布森放到第二陣容，理論上來說，能夠保證雷霆的替補不會被爆。這樣一來，小薩博尼斯仍會作為先發球員對抗聯盟中那些最好的大前鋒們，繼續積累經驗。他和亞當斯以及威少之間產生的化學反應也能繼續加強。
Should Donovan decide that Gibson’s role is better suited to take advantage of the opposing teams’ reserves, there are still plenty of positives for Sabonis and the Thunder on that front too. For instance, Gibson is a much better defender and rim protector than either Sabonis or Enes Kanter. Playing him on the second unit alongside Kanter would – in theory – not see Oklahoma City fall away when the reserves take the floor. In that situation, Sabonis would still get exposure to the starting spot and will continue his development against the best in the business. He will also get to keep building on the chemistry that he has already established with Steven Adams and Russell Westbrook.
無論從哪個方面來看，交易來吉布森都能幫助小薩博尼斯成長。
Either way, the trade for Taj Gibson helps Domantas Sabonis.
吉布森能夠帶來許多無形的資產，包括他的經驗，他的沉著，他季後賽的經驗，以及作為老將對於比賽的理解。作為一個一年級新生，小薩博尼斯能夠和一個高效率的角色球員建立聯繫，而吉布森將成為他完美的導師。作為一個身體天賦並不出眾的球員，吉布森憑藉著腳步，球商和努力站住了腳跟。他是一個高效率的球員，能夠根據不同體系發揮自己的作用。他有一手跳投，能在內線要到不錯的位置，終結能力也很強。小薩博尼斯應該搬張凳子，坐在旁邊觀察他打球的每個回合。
I’m talking all about the intangibles. The experience, the big game poise, the play off exposure, the veteran savvy. Sabonis as a young man in his first NBA season is now going to be able to form a relationship with one of the league’s most productive role players. And Gibson is the perfect mentor; while not blessed with all the athleticism of modern guys, Gibson has made a career out of footwork, smarts and effort. He is efficient and effective and plays within himself and the system he finds himself in. He has a bit of range on the jump shot, gets good position inside, and is crafty in his finishing ability. Sabonis should pull up a seat right next to him at every opportunity.
作為一名球員，當球隊交易來和你同位置的球員時，你難免會感到有些憂慮。這很正常，因為你會擔心新來的球員影響你的前途，你的地位，以及你水準的提高。然而，吉布森的出現導致了一種雙贏的局面。吉布森是一名老兵，處在生涯的末期。而小薩博尼斯則追尋著他父親的足跡，準備書寫他自己的傳奇。
As a player, I am sure it’s a little worrying when your team drafts or trades for a player that plays your position. It’s only natural to have some fear over job security, role and ability for growth and development. However, in this case, I feel it’s a great win-win scenario for all involved. Gibson is a veteran nearing the end of his NBA career while Sabonis is just starting to carve out his own after watching his father deliver a very successful one.
這將是一次完美的傳承。
It’s the perfect “succession plan.”
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