湖人問題大了 分衛線上的掙扎

Of course, the Lakers could just start James at the point, which was the team's "intention," per Yahoo Sports'Chris Haynes in July, but that doesn't change the need for a shooter who can defend against opposing guards. Under just about any circumstance, James should not be forced to chase around the fastest guards in the league all season.

當然了，如同雅虎體育的記者克里斯·海恩斯在7月報道的那樣，湖人隊可以讓詹姆斯擔任控球后衛，這也是球隊的本來“意圖”，但這並不能改變球隊追求一名兼具防守能力的射手需求。所以在任何情況下，球隊都不應該讓詹姆斯在整個賽季中去追趕那些在聯盟中移動最快的後衛。

Incumbent Rajon Rondo may get the starting nod based on reputation and experience. Rondo is at his best with the ball in his large hands. While James can and will dominate the ball (unselfishly), he shouldn't be the only player capable of handling it.

現任的控球后衛拉瓊·朗多可能會憑藉以往的聲譽和經驗獲得首發的位置。當球在有着一雙大手的朗多那裏時，他便能打出最好的表現。儘管詹姆斯可以（無私地）控球，但他不應該是唯一有能力處理球的人。

Otherwise, teams will throw tremendous defensive pressure to either wear James down or force a less-skilled player to initiate the offense. Rondo came into the league a poor shooter but has improved in recent years, hitting 35.9 percent from three-point range last season.

否則球隊在面對巨大的防守壓力時，要麼會把詹姆斯累壞，要麼會就不得不讓那些缺乏進攻技巧的球員發起進攻。儘管朗多在聯盟中是一個糟糕的射手，但近年來都有所進步，上賽季三分球命中率達到了35.9％。

The biggest concern was Rondo's 113.3 defensive rating last year through 46 games played, which contributed to a poor net rating of minus-8.6, per .

最令人擔憂的便是朗多在過去的46場比賽中防守評分爲113.3分，這也導致了對他的淨評分爲-8.6分。

In comparison, Alex Caruso had a 102.4 defensive rating with a 3.2 net rating through 25 appearances. That's not to say Caruso should be starting over Rondo, but if the third-year guard can build off his success as a sophomore, Rondo's pedigree shouldn't put him ahead of a more productive player.

相比之下，亞歷克斯·卡魯索在過去的25場比賽中防守評分爲102.4分，淨評分爲3.2分。這並不是說卡魯索應該替代朗多作爲球隊首發，但如果一個三年級後衛表現的如同一個二年級新秀一樣，那麼朗多的資歷便不能讓他的出場順序排在一個更有效率的球員前面了。

He's arguably the best defender of the three (at least by defensive rating) and an improved shooter (48.0 percent from deep on just 2.0 attempts per game last year). But is Caruso an everyday starting NBA point guard?

毋庸置疑，卡魯索是這三人中最好的防守者（至少在防守評分上是），同時也是一名不斷進步的射手（去年場均只有2.0次出手，但投籃命中率卻能達到48.0％）。但是卡魯索能成爲一名穩定的NBA控球后衛嗎？

Coach Frank Vogel commented on Friday at Lakers media day that rotation spots (including starting roles) are up for grabs. If James takes on the primary ball-handling responsibility, the Lakers could start Avery Bradley as a defensive option at the 1.

弗蘭克·沃格爾教練週五在湖人隊的球隊媒體日上表示，球隊的輪換位置（包括首發球員）都是可調整的。如果詹姆斯主動承擔第一控球的責任，那麼湖人隊可以將艾弗裏·布拉德利作爲第一防守球員選項。

Bradley, who has played most of his career as an undersized (6'2") off-guard, was a defensive standout for the Celtics, but hasn't been as consistent on that end of the floor since leaving Boston after the 2016-17 season.

布拉德利的大部分職業生涯都是一名身材矮小的（6尺2寸）進攻型後衛，他還曾是凱爾特人隊的防守尖兵，但自從2016-17賽季離開波士頓後，他的表現一直不盡如人意。

Bradley noted that he's healthy and in great shape heading into the season. Over 63 games played, Bradley's defensive rating was 110.2 with a net of minus-1.5. He would need to improve those numbers significantly to be a starter. Bradley also needs to show that his ball-handling and decision-making are up to par, even in a secondary role with James.

布拉德利表示自己身體非常健康，並且在新賽季將保持良好的體型。布拉德利上賽季出場超過63場，防守評分爲110.2分，淨評分爲-1.5分。若作爲一名先發球員，他需要大幅提升這些數字。布拉德利還需要證明他的持球能力和決策能力已經達到標準水平，即便他的定位僅僅是詹姆斯身邊的二把手。

Quinn Cook could provide another viable option in addition to Rondo, Caruso and Bradley. After spending the last two years with the Golden State Warriors, hitting 44.2 percent and 40.5 percent from deep, respectively, Cook should be the best shooting option at the position.

除了朗多、卡魯索和布拉德利外，奎因·庫克同樣也是一個可行的選擇。在金州勇士效力的2年中，庫克的投籃命中率和三分命中率分別爲44.2％和40.5％，庫克也應該是該位置上的最佳投籃選擇。

The biggest concern with the 26-year-old guard would be his 112.1 defensive rating last season (and minus-6.3 net rating). He was better through 2017-18 (108.4) but still a net negative (-2.2). Like Caruso, Cook has yet to play starters minutes over a full season.

這名26歲的後衛最讓人們擔心的是他上賽季的防守評分爲112.1分（淨評分爲-6.3分）。儘管他在2017-18賽季表現良好（防守評分爲108.4分），但淨評分仍然爲負值（-2.2分）。就像卡魯索一樣，庫克還沒有在一個完整賽季中擔當過首發。

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