Kevin說…

現在草莓獸的去處已經塵埃落定，最後由火箭隊捕獸成功。而原本傳出來想要替魔獸添翼，用JLIN和阿西克來交易鷹王史密斯，最終因為鷹王史密斯成功加盟活塞隊而畫下休止符。

自從季後賽JLN因傷病無法做出貢獻到7月1號自由市場開啟後，對於JLIN不友善的言論或是可能被交易到某隊的報導每天不斷上演，對於我來說只是花邊新聞看看就好，球員對於NBA來說只是一個商品，只要能夠將球團的利益發揮到最大化，沒有人是非賣品。而我只是單純的”LIN ONLY FANS”，就算最終JLIN真的成為利益之間的犧牲品被交易掉，對我而言只是換個隊伍繼續看球罷了，讓我最在意的還是JLIN是否能夠持續進步，並且遇到適合的教練，把他放在對的位置上發揮出他的優勢。

若是有球迷想要了解目前NBA各個球員的交易情況，旁邊著個網站可以讓大家清楚地知道，重要的自由球員最新的簽約狀況 (點我)

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原文連結 : http://www.gospelherald.com/article/entertainm/48384/houston-rockets-including-jeremy-lin-must-build-team-chemistry-to-win-championship.htm#.UeC6PkFT7cb

Houston Rockets With Jeremy Lin Must Build Team Chemistry to Win Championship
休士頓火箭隊必須和JLIN建立起團隊化學效應去贏得冠軍

Much of the recent speculations on Jeremy Lin have been on whether he should remain on Houston Rockets or get traded to other team as Dwight Howard signs on to the team. Yet, the most important thing now is for the championship contender to start building the team chemistry to effectively improve their chances of winning the 2013-14 NBA title.
在休士頓火箭隊簽下Dwight Howard的時候，近期大部分的交易流言都圍繞在JLIN身上，推測他應該繼續留在休士頓火箭隊或者被交易到其他球隊。然而，現在的首要之急是成為一支能夠爭奪總冠軍的球隊，開始建立團隊化學效應並且有效率的提高機會，贏得2013-14 NBA 總冠軍的頭銜。

While general manager Daryl Morey told Houston Chronicle last week that they do not intent to trade anybody, trade rumors of Lin continued to be a subject of national debate between Lin’s fans and doubters on whether he would able to perform at the level of an elite point guard in the league and should remain on the team.
儘管在上個星期總經理Daryl Morey告訴休士頓紀事報，他們沒有意圖去交易任何球員，但是交易謠言不斷纏繞著JILN，甚至還造成JLIN的球迷和懷疑者之間的全國性辯論，”他身為一位先發控球後衛是否在全聯盟是明星級的表現和是否應該留在休士頓火箭隊。”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lin played his first full-season 82 games in 2012-13 with averages of 13.4 points and 6.1 assists. Meanwhile, Lin’s production during crunch times surpassed that of other scoring leaders like Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Manu Ginobili and Chris both, according to 82games.com.
在2012-13賽季是JLIN籃球生涯第一次的先發並且打完82場例行賽，上個賽季的平均得分為13.4分、6.1次的助攻。同時，根據” 82games.com”可以得知JLIN在場上48分鐘的關鍵表現，勝於其他的得分好手，例如Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Manu Ginobili和Chris both。

While he is known for performing well during crunch times, Lin’s ability to develop and lead the team in scoring was hindered by the inconsistent 4th – quarter minutes that he was given to play, said Bleacher Report’s Maxwell Ogden in February. The Rockets defer to James Harden in most plays, forcing Lin, the point guard, to play off the ball and step in to play based off of his weakness. As a result, Lin’s stats were much higher when Harden was on the bench than on the floor.
在二月份時露天看台的專欄作家Maxwell Ogden說，在林來瘋時期，JLIN在關鍵時刻表現傑出，他的天賦就是領導球隊組織進攻創造得分機會，但是交易到火箭隊之後，第四節不穩定的表現阻礙了他的發展。現在休士頓火箭隊大部分的進攻都傾向讓James Harden主導，迫使需要球權的控球後衛JLIN必須適應在無球狀態下打球，這也是他較弱的一環。有個統計結果很有趣，當Harden在場下休息時，場上的JLIN數據就會比較高。

“Rockets must either abandon their current pairing of Harden and Lin altogether or commit to developing the tandem,” wrote Ogden, adding that Lin is one of the league’s better dribble penetrators, yet he was forced to become a spot-up shooter.
Ogden寫到”火箭隊要不就放棄哈林連線的組合，或者是去發展他們之間的搭配。”JLIN帶球切入撕裂對方防線在聯盟算是水準之上，但是他被迫扮演一個定點射手的角色。

“Until the Rocket’s coaching staff figures out a way to use Lin on-ball and Harden off of it, the Harvard graduate will continue to struggle. Should balance be created, however, both men can thrive,” he wrote.
他還提到”除非火箭隊的制服組能夠擬出一套戰術，讓JLIN能增加拿到球的機會並且減少Harden持球時間，不然這名哈佛高材生大概要一直掙扎下去。如果能找到平衡點，兩個人都能有更好的表現。”

Meanwhile, Marshall Zeweig, another Bleacher Report columnist, said Lin’s performance last season was “troubling” and doubts the 24-year-old would be able to achieve in the present moment, albeit his inspirational eight-game stretch. He said Lin must be able to adapt much more quickly to the new team scenario and improve his plays in jump shots, three-pointer range, and defense to avoid getting traded.
同時，另一位露天看台專欄作家Marshall Zeweig說到，JLIN在上個賽季的表現是”令人不安”，盡管他在尼克時期有八場比賽的表現鼓舞人心，但是只有24歲的他能否將出色的能力持續到現在是讓人感到疑慮的。JLIN必須要能夠更快速地適應新球隊的情況，並且在跳投得分、三分球的投射範圍和防守變得更好，去避免被球隊交易出去。

The seemingly differences in opinions show how intricate the balance is between the coaches’ abilities to put players in plays that maximize their potential and the players’ abilities to perform at their best games consistently.
看似不同的意見，但要找到平衡點是錯綜複雜的，在於教練和球員之間的配合，教練要將球員放在適合的位置發揮最大潛能，而球員要打出最好的比賽就是徹底執行教練給予的戰術策略。

Importance of Team Chemistry
團隊化學效應的重要性

While players must exhibit continuous improvement, right team chemistry between the coaches and the players and among the teammates is an important factor that determines whether the team will be able to reach championship. Even with a team roster filled with potential hall of famers, disunity and lack of chemistry are roadblocks that hinder any team’s chance to reaching a higher level of performance.
雖然球員必須展現能夠持續進步的能力，但是要產生良好的團隊化學效應不僅是教練和球員之間配合，隊友之間的互動也是重要的因素，這將決定這支隊伍是否能成為問鼎總冠軍的球隊。即使球隊成員有潛力成為籃球名人堂的一員，若是球隊之間無法團結一致和缺乏產生化學效應將成為絆腳石，這將阻礙任何球隊的機會去達到更高層次的表現。

In the example of Los Angeles Lakers, 6-11 Howard did not seem to get along with five-time champion Kobe Bryant. Following a loss to Clippers in Jan., he complained about the lack of chemistry on the Lakers, and a comment was seemingly direct at Bryant. “Look at the difference between our team and (the Clippers),” Howard said. “They just play together. They share the ball. Everybody’s excited when something happens.”
以洛杉磯湖人隊為例，6呎11吋的Howard似乎無法與得過5次總冠軍的Kobe Bryant相處。在一月份輸給快艇隊之後，他開始抱怨無法和隊友產生化學反應將優勢展現出來，他的解釋似乎將問題的矛頭指向Bryant。Howard說到”看看我們和快艇隊的差異，他們每個人參與進攻，懂得分享球權，當場上產生一些良好的化學效應每個人顯得更加的興奮。”

Most media reports said that Howard and Bryant were just too different in character. While Howard is generally easy-going and plays the game with a different attitude on winning, Bryant scowls and grimaces as he tries to destroy anyone who dares to get in his way.
大部分的媒體報導Howard和Bryant有著截然不同的個性。Howard屬於被溺愛慣了大咧咧的球員，在場上輕鬆隨意的比賽，對於贏得比賽有著不同的態度，而Bryant總是板著臉皺著眉頭，他試圖摧毀阻礙他前進道路的人。

“(Chemistry) is something we have to do to get better,” Howard told reporters in L.A. “We have to play like we like each other. Even if we don’t want to be friends off the court, whatever that may be, when we step in between the lines or we step in the locker room or the gym, we have to respect each other and what we bring to the table.”
“要產生良好化學效應就是我們必須努力去做並且變得更好” 在洛杉磯時Howard告訴記者，”當我們在一起打球時就要互相信任隊友，即使在場外我們不想成為朋友，無論怎麼樣，當我們站在同一陣線時、在休息室和體育館，我們必須尊重對方，並且為球隊帶來好處。”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Young Team Full of Explosive Potentials
一支年輕的球隊充滿爆炸性的潛能

Back in Houston, coach McHale has only been with Rockets for two seasons, Parsons with two, Lin with one, and Harden signed on in the middle of the season. The young team has shown significant potential as they finished 2012-13 as the 8th seed and pushed the Oklahoma City Thunders to the sixth game in the playoffs. With the now healthy Howard coming on to the team, McHale said Sunday that he is confident that the Rockets can “compete with anybody” for the 2013-14 NBA title.
回到休士頓來看，總教練McHale執教火箭隊只有兩個賽季，Parsons在火箭隊打了兩個賽季，JLIN只有一個賽季的經驗，Harden則是在季中和火箭隊簽約。這支年輕的球隊展現了重大意義的潛能，在2012-2013以西區第八種子身分進入季後賽，並且在季後賽首輪和奧克拉荷馬雷霆隊纏鬥到第六場才敗北。隨著Howard健康的加入球隊之後，在周日時McHale說”我們有足夠的信心來和任何球隊爭奪2013-14 NBA總冠軍。”

With the NBA All-Star 6-11 center Howard now anchoring the middle, the mix with James Harden, Jeremy Lin, and Chandler Parsons around him makes the Houston Rockets a formidable team.
現在禁區有NBA全明星身手的6呎11吋Howard坐鎮，而外圍環繞著James Harden, JLIN和 Chandler Parsons，休士頓火箭隊將成為令人敬畏的球隊。

Earlier this week, Ogden proposed in an article titled “Jeremy Lin is the Perfect Point Guard for New-Look Houston Rockets” the following scenario: “Offensively, Dwight Howard makes his money as pick-and-roll finisher that can set power screens and finish in traffic. While he’s not particularly skilled outside of the paint, Lin can work with James Harden to run dual ball-handler set with the high screen game.”
在本周早些時候，Ogden在露天看台刊登了一篇文章”JLIN是重組後火箭隊最適合的控球後衛”有幾個情況可以了解，”在進攻端，Dwight Howard可以徹底執行擋拆戰術，成為隊友強而有力的掩護並且在禁區得分。雖然他在油漆區外的投籃技巧不純熟，但是JLIN和James Harden可以在高位共享球權。”

Lin told CSN Houston in an interview in May that as a team they’ve learned a lot about themselves and “what works and what doesn’t work.” He said before the game in Madison Square Garden he had been struggling. “I wasn’t really doing much. I was lost on the court. I was just lost. I didn’t feel rhythm or I didn’t feel like I was much of anything. And after that, the New York game kind of turned things around. And after that, that’s when I started to just improve and play better and get better.
JLIN在五月時接受CSN Houston記者採訪時說到，作為一個團隊，關於他們自己他們已經瞭解了許多並且知道” 在對的時間做對的事情。”像是在麥迪遜廣場花園比賽之前，我的表現很一般，甚至都在場上迷失了自我。但是自從與尼克隊那場比賽之後，我的狀態逐漸找回來了，而且越打越好，越打越有自信。而且我認為我們球隊也通過那些起伏學到了很多。

Prior to his turning point last season, Lin had scored only seven points in 32 minutes in a loss at Toronto. At Madison Square Garden, he turned the tide, scoring 22 points with nine assists and two steals in a 109-96 Rockets victory. That win started a five-game winning streak. Lin finished the regular season with averages of 13.4 points and 6.1 assists, but as the year progressed, he saw steady improvement. In the season’s final month, he averaged 17.3 points and 6.9 assists.
在上個賽季的轉捩點之前，JLIN在對上多倫多暴龍隊時，上場32分鐘只繳出7分的成績並且吞下敗仗。在麥迪遜廣場花園比賽時扭轉頹勢，繳出22分、9次助攻和2次抄截，以109-96帶領火箭隊迎向勝利，至此開啟五連勝的紀錄。JLIN最終在常規賽的成績為13.4分和6.1次的助攻，但是隨這時間的推移，可以看到他持續的進步，在賽季的最後一個月，他的平均得分來到17.3分和6.9次助攻。

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During offseason, Lin has shown an unbelievable 78 percent three-point shooting accuracy rate without being guarded, verified by his shooting coach. In addition, Lin scored 45 points during the San Francisco Pro-Am game in June.
在休賽期間，JLIN苦練三分球，在不被防守的情形下命中率達到不可思議的78%，經由他的投籃教練證實。此外，六月份時JLIN在舊金山業餘籃球聯盟比賽場館獨拿45分。

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

McHale’s Commitment Amid Daughter’s Death
McHale在面對女兒逝世時的委任

While last season the players may have struggled to adapt to each other, McHale had to take a leave of absence on Nov. 10 to be with his family as his daughter’s health worsened. Alexandra “Sasha” McHale died Nov. 24 of complications from Lupus. She was 23. During McHale’s absence, assistant coach Kelvin Sampson took over temporarily and the Houston went 7-6.
雖然上個賽季球員們努力的適應隊友，同時總教練McHale接到通知，他女兒的病情惡化，他不得不在11月10號以留職停薪的方式請假，去醫院陪伴女兒。不幸的是，Alexandra “Sasha” McHale因為患有紅斑性狼瘡，於11月24日辭世，享年23歲。在McHale缺席下由助理教練Kelvin Sampson暫代總教練一職，此時火箭隊的戰績是7勝6負。

While McHale was out, Houston went 7-6 under interim coach Kelvin Sampson. McHale said he spoke with Sampson daily, watched every game and tried to stay plugged into the team as much as he could while he was away.
儘管McHale告假由助理教練Kelvin Sampson暫時接管球隊，火箭隊仍然有五成的勝率。雖然暫時離隊，但是McHale還是持續關心球隊的狀況，和Sampson討論戰術，也會和球員以簡訊溝通。

“It was hard. I don’t want to get into the whole thing, but it was hard because your mind is a million miles away, but yet you’re still watching games and you’re still pulling for the guys so hard and you want them to win,” he said, according to USA Today. “A lot of times that hour of the day (talking to Sampson) was sometimes the best part of the day.”
根據USA Today報導，當時對於McHale的狀況來說是很艱難的，他不想因為家庭因素去影響到球隊，當他的心力全部放在女兒身上時，還必須觀看比賽，持續關心球隊的狀況，真的很困難，我希望他們可以贏球。”在一天當中，可能其中的一個小時和Sampson通電話是最愉快的部分。”

The third-year coach and Hall of Fame player complimented the job Sampson and the rest of the staff did while he was out, according to USA Today. He said he felt bad that he had to leave this young team, which was trying to fit new pieces together, just when the season was starting.
根據USA Today報導，儘管McHale暫時離開球隊，代理教練Sampson和其他工作人員，給予這一位入選籃球名人堂同時只有三年經驗的總教練職業精神大力的讚賞。他感到很難過，這個賽季剛開始時，才試圖要將全新的組合拼湊在一起時，因為私人原因不得不離開這支年輕的球隊。

McHale rejoined the Rockets after almost a month away from the team, and two weeks after the death of his daughter.
McHale再次加入火箭隊經過近一個月時又離開球隊，因為她的女兒在兩個星期之後不幸去世。

“Coach has been through a lot,” Lin told CSN Houston. “No one knows exactly what he’s been through. None of the players. We haven’t been through a tragedy like that, but I remember every time I feel like things are going rough on my end, I always try to think about Coach, you know, how he has to show up to work every day with a smile on his face, get to work even though he had to mourn the death of a loved one.
“這個賽季，教練真的經歷了很多。”JLIN告訴CSN Houston記者，”外界真的無法體會他內心的痛苦，包括我們這些隊員也體會不了。所以有時候當我自己碰到困難的時候，就會想到教練。你知道嗎？每一天他都會帶著笑容投入到訓練和工作中，即便他剛剛失去了最親愛的女兒。”

“Just his determination to come back as quickly as he came back and join the team – we’ve all grown to really respect him for that,” said Lin.
“他在這種情況下能夠迅速返回球隊繼續執教，我們所有人都對他表示尊敬。”

“It meant a lot to have him in the locker room … and it showed how much he wanted to be here because he’s been through a lot and he’s here with us working,” Houston’s Carlos Delfino said, according to USA Today.
根據USA Today報導，火箭隊的Carlos Delfino說”有他在的更易室意味著很多事情 … 雖然他經歷很多痛苦，但是他透露出多麼想要回到這裡，一起和我們工作。”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perhaps, Howard chose to sign with the Houston Rockets because of the selfless spirit displayed through the coach and the players as well as their championship potential yet to be developed.
或許，Howard選擇和休士頓火箭隊簽約，就是被教練和球員之間無私的精神所打動，以及他們有潛力問鼎總冠軍的實力。

Howard told ESPNLosAngeles.com in a phone interview Friday evening about choosing to sign with Rockets over Lakers. “I just looked at both teams and I felt like Houston was going in one direction –they got a lot of young players, they got a good coach in Kevin McHale and I just felt like having him as a coach, he could really help me in the post and help me develop like I want to. That was mainly the big reason right there, and having the opportunity to grow with a team, a young team like the Rockets. That’s the reason why.”
Howard在周五的晚上接受ESPNLosAngeles.com電話專訪提到，為什麼離開湖人隊轉而向火箭隊簽約。”我只考慮了兩支球隊，而我感覺到休士頓火箭隊前進的方向和我一致 – 他們得到了很多有潛力的年輕球員，他們有一位好的教練Kevin McHale，並且這位教練在未來應該可以幫助我並且發展成我想要的樣子。這也是我選擇這裡的最大原因，而且可以跟隨球隊一起成長，就像這支年輕的火箭隊這樣，這就是為什麼我會選擇火箭隊的原因。”

“I haven’t won a championship but I’m in the NBA,” Howard said this week in Los Angeles, explaining his decision. “That’s winning. Winning isn’t all about just having a championship. But winning in life.’’
在洛杉磯的這個星期Howard解釋他選擇的原因”我還未贏得一次總冠軍，儘管我還在NBA。”並且提到”這就是一種勝利，勝利不僅只包含贏得總冠軍，而且包含生活裡的勝利。”

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