[閒聊] Jay Huff 前進印第安納的漫長旅程

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Jay Huff’s Long Road to Indiana: Stretch Five, Rim Protector, and Maybe - Finally - A Fit Jay Huff 前進印第安納的漫長旅程：能投三分、能護框，也許 - 終於找到定位 Jay Huff 太不紅了只好自己幫他寫一篇原文 : https://tinyurl.com/mu5rhmt5 Jay Huff has never been the loudest name in the room. He doesn’t come with lottery pick hype or highlight reels that break the internet. But after years of bouncing around the fringes of the NBA, the 7-foot-1 center with a 7-foot-5 wingspan may have finally found a role with the Indiana Pacers that fits both his skill set and the team’s evolving frontcourt identity. Jay Huff 從來不是場上最搶眼的名字。他既不是樂透區新秀，也沒有製造網路轟動的灌籃集錦。但在 NBA 邊緣漂泊數年後，這位身高 7 呎 1 吋、臂展 7 呎 5 吋的中鋒，或許終於在印第安納溜馬找到了屬於他的角色，既符合他的球風，也能補上球隊前場陣容轉型中的空缺。 It’s a move that won’t dominate headlines - trading a second-round pick and a swap for a backup big man rarely does. But for a team grappling with the long-term loss of Myles Turner and the temporary absence of Tyrese Haliburton, Huff’s arrival could quietly shape the Pacers’ depth and versatility in unexpected ways. 這筆交易不會登上頭條 - 用一個二輪籤和籤權互換換來替補中鋒很少成為大新聞。但對一支剛失去 Myles Turner、又面臨 Tyrese Haliburton 長期傷停的球隊來說，Jay Huff 的加入或許能悄悄為溜馬陣容深度與靈活性帶來意想不到的補強。 The Virginia Years: Skill, Efficiency, and Question Marks 維吉尼亞時期：技術、效率與疑問交織的成長 Huff spent five years at the University of Virginia, redshirting his freshman season before steadily climbing into a starting role under Tony Bennett’s methodical, defense-first system. By his senior year, he was one of the most efficient players in the country, posting shooting splits of 58.6% from the field, 38.7% from three, and 83.7% from the line. He averaged 13.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game, becoming a key piece of Virginia’s rotation and earning All-ACC Defensive Team honors. Jay Huff 在維吉尼亞大學待了五年，大一紅衫之後逐漸在主打防守、節奏緩慢的 Tony Bennett 系統中站穩先發位置。到大四那年，他已是全美效率最高的長人之一，投籃命中率 58.6%、三分命中率 38.7%、罰球命中率 83.7%，場均 13 分、7.1 籃板與 2.6 阻攻，成為球隊核心並入選 ACC 年度防守陣容。 What made Huff intriguing to scouts was the rare blend of shot-blocking and floor spacing. A 7-footer with real shooting touch and smart defensive instincts doesn’t come around often. He wasn’t just tall - he could shoot the three, make high-level reads as a passer, and protect the rim without chasing highlight blocks. 讓球探對他產生興趣的，是那種罕見的「能護框又能拉開空間」的技能組合。能穩定投三分、具備防守判斷、同時又有 7 呎身高的球員並不多。他不只是高大 - 他能投外線、會傳球、有防守直覺，還能不靠賭身體硬碰硬，就靠位置感完成補防火鍋。 But there were concerns. He wasn’t particularly strong, struggled with physical post players, and wasn’t a great rebounder for his size. At 23 years old, he wasn’t dominating college games the way some expected from an NBA prospect of his stature. And while his timing on blocks was elite, his lateral foot speed made him vulnerable in pick-and-roll coverage - a red flag in a league increasingly defined by switching and spacing. 但疑慮也不少。他不夠壯、對抗性差，面對強硬中鋒會吃虧，作為一位七呎長人，他的籃板表現其實不理想。23 歲的大四球員，並沒有展現出一位 NBA 長人該有的統治力。而儘管他火鍋判斷出色，但橫向速度慢，防守擋拆時容易被針對 - 這對講求換防與空間的現代 NBA 來說是個隱憂。 Going Undrafted and the Fight to Stick 落選後的掙扎：在聯盟邊緣求生 When Huff went undrafted in 2021, it wasn’t a surprise - but it was still a disappointment. The NBA values upside, and Huff didn’t fit the mold of a high-ceiling project. He was skilled, but not fast. He was smart, but not imposing. And so he began what has become a familiar journey for many capable bigs in today’s league: bouncing between two-way deals, G League stints, and short-term contracts. Jay Huff 在 2021 年選秀落選，雖不意外，但仍令人惋惜。NBA 著重潛力，而 Huff 並非那種天花板高的計畫型球員。他有技巧，但不夠快；他有球商，但不具威嚇力。於是，他踏上許多具備實力卻無法穩定立足的長人必經之路 - 在雙向合約、G-League 與短約間來回穿梭。 He had brief stops with the Lakers, Wizards, Nuggets, and most recently, the Grizzlies. While he never managed to stick on an NBA roster for long, his time in the G League was a revelation. Playing for both South Bay and Capital City, Huff averaged over 15 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game in 2022–23, shooting over 61% from the field. His performance earned him G League Defensive Player of the Year honors, as well as First Team All-G League and All-Defensive Team selections. 他曾短暫效力過湖人、巫師、金塊，最近一站是灰熊。雖然始終沒在 NBA 名單中站穩腳步，但他在 G-League 的表現卻令人驚艷。2022–23 球季代表 South Bay 與 Capital City 出賽，場均繳出 15 分、6.5 籃板與聯盟最高的 3.1 火鍋，命中率超過 61%。這樣的表現讓他拿下 G-League 年度最佳防守球員，並入選年度第一隊與最佳防守陣容。 His success was not just in the numbers - it was in the growth. Huff dedicated himself to improving his quickness, particularly laterally, and refined his pick-and-roll footwork. He wasn’t just a shot blocker anymore; he became a reliable team defender and developed better feel for defensive positioning. His three-point shot, once slow and mechanical, became faster and smoother. Coaches noted how much more comfortable he looked offensively, catching lobs, hitting pick-and-pop jumpers, and moving without the ball. 他的成功不只是數據上的進步，更是在成長幅度上展現價值。Huff 投入大量時間訓練橫向移動、改善擋拆時的腳步運用。他不再只是個封阻專家，更進一步成為穩定的團隊防守者，防守站位也更有感覺。原本出手較慢的三分球也變得流暢，教練普遍表示他在進攻端變得更自然，不管是接應空拋、投射短距離或無球走位都更具信心與流暢度。 “He might be the most improved player I’ve seen in a long time,” said one G League coach. 「他可能是我這幾年來看過進步幅度最大的一位球員。」G-League 教練這樣說道。 Why It Hasn’t Worked - Yet 為什麼他還沒站穩 - 至少目前為止還沒有 And still, the question lingers: why hasn’t Jay Huff stuck? 但問題依然存在：為什麼 Jay Huff 始終無法在 NBA 站穩腳步？ Part of it is the NBA’s uneasy relationship with stretch fives. For all the talk about valuing big men who can space the floor and defend the rim, few teams actually build around them unless they’re stars. Players like Myles Turner were undervalued for years. Wendell Carter Jr. remains overlooked. Even now, teams often prefer hyper-athletic rim-runners or traditional paint anchors to players like Huff, whose game doesn’t fit neatly into either mold. 部分原因在於 NBA 對「Stretch 5」（能投三分的中鋒）始終抱持矛盾態度。雖然聯盟口頭上強調重視能拉開空間、具備護框能力的大個子，但實際上除非他們是明星，否則很少成為建隊核心。像 Myles Turner 多年來都被低估，Wendell Carter Jr. 至今也不被重視。而像 Huff 這種風格不典型、難以歸類的長人，往往更難得到機會。 He’s not physical enough to start at the five against elite post players. He ’s too tall and methodical to chase wings at the four. And so, for three years, he became an oddball - too skilled to ignore, too niche to prioritize. 他不夠強壯，無法在五號位正面扛住頂級低位中鋒；但他又太高、節奏太慢，不適合去四號位對位機動鋒線。結果在這三年間，他成了一種「尷尬類型」 - 技巧太好不能忽視，定位太奇特又難成為優先考量。 “I do agree it’s odd he hasn’t stuck somewhere as a backup,” one NBA scout said. “Sometimes it just takes the right system, the right role. Luke Kornet bounced around for years before Boston figured him out. Maybe Huff just needs that shot.” 「我也覺得奇怪，他連一支球隊的替補位置都沒穩定下來，」一位 NBA 球探說道。「有時候就是需要剛剛好的體系與定位。像 Luke Kornet 也是漂泊多年，最後才在波士頓站穩。也許 Huff 只是還沒遇到那個機會而已。」 The Opportunity in Indiana 在印第安納的機會 In Indiana, that shot may finally come. 而在印第安納，那個機會或許終於要來了。 With Turner gone and the center rotation in flux, Huff arrives at a time when the Pacers are open to experimentation. He’s not expected to carry a heavy load. He likely won’t start. But he could be a change-of-pace option - someone who comes in, stretches the floor, blocks a shot or two, and gives opposing second units a different look. 隨著 Myles Turner 離隊、球隊中鋒輪替仍在重組中，Huff 加盟的時機正好碰上溜馬對戰術實驗持開放態度。他不需要承擔重任，也不太可能是先發，但他可以扮演節奏轉換的角色 - 登場時能拉開空間、送出一兩記火鍋，並讓對手替補陣容面臨完全不同的打法。 His style could complement more physical centers, offering a contrast in tempo and tactics. He’s unlikely to become a cornerstone, but he doesn’t need to be. Indiana simply needs contributors who understand their role, play hard, and bring something unique. Huff checks all those boxes. 他的打法能與強硬型中鋒互補，形成節奏與戰術上的對比。他不太可能成為建隊核心，但也不需要成為核心。印第安納現在需要的，是了解自己定位、願意努力、並且帶來獨特價值的球員，而 Huff 恰好符合這些條件。 There are still weaknesses. His rebounding instincts remain inconsistent—he tends to stay attached to his man instead of hunting for boards. He’s not going to switch onto guards at a high level. But he knows who he is now. He’ s no longer trying to prove he’s a different kind of player. He’s proving he can excel as himself. 他的缺點仍然存在。他的籃板直覺仍不穩定 - 常常選擇死守對位球員，而不是主動卡位搶籃板。他也無法高效地換防到後衛身上。但現在的他，已經不再試圖證明自己能成為某種「別人期望的球員」。他現在要證明的是 - 自己作為「Jay Huff」這個角色，也可以打出成績。 Final Thoughts: Sometimes, Fit Is Everything 結語：有時候，一切只看「合不合」 Jay Huff will never be confused with a franchise-changing player. But in a league that often overlooks specialists, his journey is a reminder that growth can come late, and opportunity can arrive quietly. Jay Huff 永遠不會是那種改變球隊命運的球員。但在這個常常忽視功能型球員的聯盟裡，他的歷程提醒我們：成長可以來得很晚，機會往往也悄然而至。 In a season where the Pacers will be rebuilding on the fly without Haliburton, a guy like Huff might not make the difference between winning and losing—but he might make the difference between a lineup that stagnates and one that survives. 這個賽季 Haliburton 傷缺，溜馬必須邊打邊重建。Jay Huff 這樣的球員，也許無法決定勝負，但他或許能讓某些陣容從卡頓變得有活路，從乏味變得有變化。 Sometimes, it’s not about being the star. Sometimes it’s about finally finding the right system, the right coach, and the right team that sees your value. 有時候，重點不是成為明星，而是找到那個願意看見你價值的系統、教練與球隊。 For Jay Huff, Indiana just might be that place. 對 Jay Huff 而言，印第安納-也許就是那個地方。 - - - - 一些其他介紹 : Crafted NBA 裡面 : https://craftednba.com/players/jay-huff 進攻風格最像 Aaron Nesmith / Georges Niang (89) https://i.imgur.com/OKiN84t.jpeg

防守風格最像 Jalen Smith (88) https://i.imgur.com/bF0OYDw.jpeg

總體風格最像 Myles Turner (85) https://i.imgur.com/X8YhjFW.jpeg

奕迅最像轟滾。再來就像他。 https://i.imgur.com/1TpbndI.jpeg

兩人的相似處 https://i.imgur.com/Vb59dcz.jpeg

看起來是個窮人版的奕迅。希望能在體系下學好。灰熊之前的介紹 https://tinyurl.com/2xn78ae3 已經有 welcome to Indiana 的 highlight: 無聊可以看看他的打法能不能無縫接軌。 https://tinyurl.com/3frwvcwa -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc), 來自: 68.208.88.86 (美國) ※ 文章網址: https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/PACERS/M.1751775972.A.9EE.html ※ 編輯: PiGFAcE (68.208.88.86 美國), 07/06/2025 12:41:32