NBA Draft 2017 | Lakers preview
NBA Draft 2017 | Lakers preview
2017年NBA选秀前瞻之湖人
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Our 2017 NBA Draft preview series continues with a look at the Los Angeles Lakers. The marquee franchise is in flux, and it’s still deep in the throes of the rebuilding process.
2017年NBA选秀前瞻系列本期将会关注到洛杉矶湖人队。近年来，湖人队管理层变动不断，队伍也在重建中挣扎。
Any draft is important, but this one is particularly critical for new team president Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka. Armed with the No. 2 overall pick and an additional first-round selection, they could acquire gifted prospects who push L.A. toward a return to glory. With the right mix of foundational pieces, Luke Walton could help the Purple and Gold gradually climb the standings.
所以选秀至关重要，对于刚上任的球队总裁魔术师约翰逊和总经理罗勃-佩林卡来说尤其关键。手握榜眼签和一个首轮选秀签的湖人可以挑选到实力强劲的潜力股，重回辉煌巅峰。再配备合适的角色球员，卢克-沃顿有能力将紫金王朝带回正轨。
Let’s examine L.A.’s 2017 draft situation to see how they’ll likely approach things on June 22.
我们将详细了解湖人队2017年的选秀需求，拭目以待6月22号他们将会做出何种选择。
2016-17 record:26-56.
2016-17赛季战绩：26胜56负
Draft picks:No. 2, No. 28 (via HOU).
选秀顺位：2号签，28号签（与火箭交易所得）
Team needs:Playmaking, defense, 3-point shooting.
球队需求：组织进攻，防守，三分投射
The rebuilding Lake Show already has several promising contributors, most notably D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson and Brandon Ingram. Even less-heralded big men Larry Nance Jr. and Ivica Zubac hold long-term value. However, L.A. has several glaring deficiencies holding the club back from truly competing in the Western Conference.
处于重建期的湖人早已拥有多名潜力新星，最出名的当属丹吉洛-拉塞尔、朱利叶斯-兰德尔、乔丹-克拉克森和布兰登-英格拉姆，即使是名声不大的大个子拉里-南斯二世和伊维卡-祖巴茨也具有长期培养的价值。然而，想要真正在西部拥有竞争力，湖人还需补强。
In the backcourt, the Lakers need more dynamic playmaking. Russell and Clarkson are creative in spurts, but they’re scorers by nature. L.A. averaged just21.2assists per 100 possessions last season, which ranked 27th in the league. The squad needs better team ball movement, and it could use a point guard whose primary focus is to facilitate.
湖人后场需要更有活力的组织进攻，虽然拉塞尔和克拉克森在组织方面有不少高光时刻，但是他们属于天生的得分手。上赛季，每100回合助攻数，湖人仅有21.2次，排名联盟第27，所以湖人队急需的是更加流畅地运转球，挑选一名将串联球队作为主要任务的控球后卫正符合需求。
Walton’s crew also must transform its defense, both by internal development and personnel upgrades. The Lakers have been an absolute sieve the last couple of seasons, including the league’s worst defensive rating (113.0) in 2016-17. In order to improve, they need better speed and technique at the point of attack, along with more formidable rim protection.
另外，不论是开发内部资源还是更新人员，湖人队教练组都必须改善队伍的防守。前几个赛季，湖人队的防守都特别糟糕，尤其是2016-17赛季的防守效率（113.0）联盟垫底。防守的提升需要湖人队在进攻方面加强速度和技巧，并更好地保护篮筐。
Another chief need is more 3-point shooting. If they want to make strides, the Lakers have to convert more than9.0triples per 100 possessions, which was their 2016-17 rate. Improved chemistry will inevitably help, but they should still keep an eye on long-range threats in the draft.
湖人还需要更多的三分进攻，2016-17赛季湖人每100回合能够投进9个三分，他们必须投进更多的三分才能取得进步。毫无疑问，良好的化学反应对球队有很大的帮助，但是湖人必须对拥有长射炮能力的新秀保持足够的关注。
Markelle Fultz is the best prospect in the field and should sit atop their prospect wish list. He’d address most of L.A.’s long-term issues. But if the Boston Celtics draft him first, the Lakers should target Lonzo Ball, De’Aaron Fox, Josh Jackson and Jayson Tatum.
马克尔-富尔茨是目前最好的新秀，自然是湖人队的首选之一，并且他能够解决湖人队长期存在的大部分问题。但是如果凯尔特人捷足先登的话，湖人队只能退而求其次，在郎佐-鲍尔、达龙-福克斯、约什-杰克逊和杰森-塔图姆中做出选择。
Their final decision depends on what they value most at this juncture in the rebuilding process. If Pelinka and Co. want the best playmaker and the flexibility to move Russell to the 2-guard spot (or out of town via trade), Ball is the answer. The 6-foot-6 UCLA wunderkind has brilliant instincts, vision and passing precision in a fast-paced style. He also connected on 41 percent of his 3s last season. Despite a funky shooting motion, he hit many of them from NBA range.
当然，最终的决定取决于湖人队在这个重建的关键时刻最看重哪一方面。假如佩林卡和魔术师需要的是最好的组织者，并且能让拉塞尔打得分后卫（或者将其交易），鲍尔是最好的选择。这位来自UCLA身高6尺6的天才拥有绝佳的篮球本能，在快节奏的进攻中视野出色，传球精准。鲍尔上赛季三分命中率高达41%，虽然投篮手型怪异，但是大多数三分投篮都达到了NBA的射程。
If L.A. wants to take a more defensive route, Kentucky’s Fox is a legitimate candidate. The shifty freshman has much better lateral agility and aggressiveness on that end than Ball; he’ll do a much better job containing opposing point guards. Fox isn’t as polished in the passing and shooting departments, but he’s productive offensively because he creates havoc off the bounce.
假如湖人队更看重的是防守，来自肯塔基的福克斯更加合适。他身体灵活，在防守端的横向移动能力和侵略性上要远远优于鲍尔，能更好地压制对方的控球后卫。虽然传球和投射能力不佳，但是出色的弹跳可以为他带来高效的进攻。
The next two candidates are versatile forwards Jackson and Tatum, both of whom are widely regarded as top-five prospects. Jackson is probably the preferred wing in L.A. because he’d boost its defense and playmaking. The Lakers are most likely to land Ball or Fox, but Jackson is not a bad safety-valve option.
剩余的两位候选人是全能型前锋杰克逊和塔图姆，也是本届公认的前五顺位新秀。相比之下，湖人会更倾向于选择杰克逊因为他能在防守和组织进攻方面给湖人带来不小的提升。虽然湖人更可能挑选鲍尔或福克斯，但是杰克逊也未尝不是一个保险的选择。
What about the No. 28 pick? The Lakers have this slot thanks to the Lou Williams trade, and they should target a role player who will support the team’s rising stars.
那么28号签又该如何选择呢？湖人的这个首轮签来源于路-威廉姆斯的交易所得，他们应该选择一名能辅助球队新星的角色球员。
There may not be many dynamic guards and wings to choose from late in the first round. However, there will be a bunch of athletic, hungry forwards and bigs ripe for the picking. Some of the best options include Oregon’s hyper-athletic stopper Jordan Bell, Kentucky’s rebounding machine Bam Adebayo and SMU’s 3-and-D forward Semi Ojeleye. All three of these players would inject much-need explosiveness to L.A.’s frontcourt.
虽然首轮末尾并没有很多有活力的后卫或侧翼球员可以挑选，但是有一群运动能力出色、如饥似渴的锋线和大个子供选择。来自俄勒冈，运动能力极佳的大前锋乔丹-贝尔、来自肯塔基的篮板机器巴姆-阿德巴约以及来自南为理工大学的3D前锋谢米-奥杰莱都是不错的选择，他们都能为湖人的前场注入急需的爆发力。
The Lakers aren’t the strongest candidates to move up in the draft or trade for a major superstar this summer. That’s something they’re more likely to do in 2018 and 2019, when they’ve accumulated more talent and figured out which young pieces they want to use for a playoff run. For now, they’ll aim to enhance their playmaking attack and defensive stinginess with their two first-round picks.
今夏，湖人并没有足够的筹码来向上交易选秀权，在追求超级巨星行列中也不是最强有力的竞争者，当然2018年和2019年，积累了足够的天赋，留下季后赛必需的年轻力量后，他们将全力追逐超级巨星。就目前而言，手握两枚首轮签证的湖人队会着眼于补强组织进攻能力，弥补防守的不足。
