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http://www.bourbonstreetshots.com/2014/04/28/season-in-review-tyreke-evans/ On July 5th, 2013, the New Orleans Pelicans acquired guard Tyreke Evans from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Greivis Vasquez, also sending Robin Lopez to the Portland Trailblazers to make room for Evans’ brand new 4 year, $44 million contract. The move was the second big trade executed by GM Dell Demps, agreed to just over a week after the Pelicans’ draft day trade for Jrue Holiday. In conjunction, the moves signaled a clear change of direction for this New Orleans franchise, quickly shifting away from the “patient rebuild” model to one of a relatively unique nature. Demps and his staff moved to piece together a team of “young veterans” – players who were young and talented, but were not new to the league. More importantly, Dell wanted players who could grow together as a core while still maintaining the ability to move a piece didn’t end up fitting for someone who would. For the first month or two of the 2013-14 NBA season, Tyreke Evans struggled with inconsistency, seemingly unable to get into any sort of rhythm. As a result, speculation was rampant in regards to whether or not the contract was a good idea. At season’s end, there are still some around the league who question the signing, but those who have watched Tyreke closely are much less skeptical. Without further adieu, let’s dive into the good and bad associated with Evans’ play this season. 以上重覆的東西就不在翻了。 Where He Started The Pelicans dealt for Evans following a peculiar first four years in the NBA with the Kings. After winning the 2009-10 Rookie of the Year Award with averages of 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per 36 minutes, he regressed considerably in his sophomore season. From that point, he gradually improved in the subsequent two seasons, achieving his highest true shooting percentage of his career during his last season in Sacramento (though inflated by an unusually high 3-point percentage). When looking at Tyreke Evans’ four seasons there, one thing that stands out is his overall performance based on where he takes his shots (courtesy of basketball-reference.com): http://0rz.tw/4UOlV <- reke歷年來PER的列表 If you order Evans’ first four seasons from best to worst based on PER, you’ ll also end up ordering them based on the percentage of shots he attempts at the rim. Though not a big surprise given his skill set, it paints a pretty accurate picture in regards to what Evans needs to do in this league to be most successful (keep this in mind for later). On that note, let’s take a look at some of the numbers Tyreke put up this season. 依照PER由最好到最差來排列，可以發現和依照他在籃框的命中率來排是一樣的。雖然這並不令人驚訝，但也在在說明了reke該怎麼做才會更上層樓。 2013-14 Advanced Stats When presenting Evans’ statistical output, it simply cannot be done without showing his production both from a starting and bench role (all data from the NBA’s media stats tool except for PER, which came from ESPN). Early on in Tyreke’s first season in New Orleans, he often struggled to get into any sort of rhythm, and the numbers back up that assessment. He was below average for his position in most statistical categories apart from rebounding (his rebounding will come up again later). However, after entering the starting lineup – largely out of necessity due to injuries – Evans began to flourish. Despite seeing more minutes against the opposition’s best talent while playing alongside the same level of talent as before or worse (again, thanks to injuries), his eFG and TS% shot up about 10% each, and experienced no significant drop-off in any other category. On a per-36 minute basis, he went from scoring 17.4 points on 16.2 shots (1.07 PPP) all the way up to 20.3 points on 15.5 shots (1.31 PPP). http://bourbonstreetshots.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Adv.-Stats.jpg

同樣在說明替補時和先發時的數據以及差距。 2013-14 Season Strengths Shot Selection Tyreke Evans’ poor shooting has been a hot topic around the league this year, from NBA bloggers all the way to Grantland. It is true, Evans has been a very bad shooter this season; however, unlike many who refuse to admit it (hi, Josh Smith!), he knows that it is true. Here is a shot chart that you won ’t often see, and it is arguably more telling than his overall shooting percentage: reke投射差不是什麼新聞，但他也很勇於承認，所以他都在他擅長的地方投籃。 http://0rz.tw/GGBW3 <-投射位置比例的圖 That’s right, folks; 75.7 PERCENT of Tyreke’s field goal attempts this season came within five feet from the rim. Fast forward to only the games that Evans started, and that number increases even further to around 78%. Even more impressive is the fact that, despite A) opponents knowing how much Tyreke struggles with his jumper and B) how often he played alongside teammates with similar shooting deficiencies, he was still able to get to the rim so frequently. His knack for getting into the paint while still maintaining the discipline to stick with what he is good at is a rare combination in this league, and one that he should be able to build on with a healthy Pelicans lineup creating more space for him to operate. 將近有75.5%是五呎內，當先發時，爬升到78%左右。更讓人印象深刻的是，就算人家都知道他投籃很爛，而且他的隊友也都有同樣的問題，但還是能來去自如。 Rebounding Though an area of his game that was not often discussed this season, Tyreke Evans’ rebounding is not something that can be overlooked. Evans posted career highs in both offensive and defensive rebound rates with the Pelicans, using his superior athleticism to get around bigger players to collect misses. 很多人都忽略了他這個方面，但reke的籃板能力實在是搶眼到沒辦法忽視。本季他在進攻以及防守籃板率方面都是新高，用他超群的運動能力來跟更高大的球員搶籃板。 Per HoopData, the historical averages for rebound rates among guards (Evans’ main role once entering the starting lineup) are about 2.5% for ORR, 10% for DRR, and 6.3% for TRR; Evans finished well above each of those numbers as a starter with a 4.8% ORR, 13.0% DRR, and 8.9% TRR. Even if you switch from guards to swingmen (the role that Evans started the season filling off the bench), the typical league averages only increase to about 4%, 12%, and 8% respectively; Tyreke matched this offensive rebound rate off the bench, but far surpassed that defensive rebound rate at 16.7%. 根據HoopData，後衛籃板率的歷史平均是進攻籃板率2.5%，防守籃板率是10%，全部6.3% ；reke在先發時每個都高於平均，4.8%進攻籃板率，13%防守籃板率，全部8.9%。就算是算後衛群轉變成鋒線，聯盟平均也是4%、12%和8%，reke當替補時在進攻籃板是差不多，但防守籃板是遠遠超過的16.7% Though the Ryan Anderson & Anthony Davis front court pairing provides major offensive upside, one of its weaknesses is defensive rebounding. In future lineups in which Evans plays alongside the floor spacing that those two provide, his effort on the defensive glass will be even more important. Ryno和AD的特點就在於進攻，防守籃板則是弱點，當reke以後要和這兩位搭配，那他在防守籃板的作用更相形重要。 Offensive Decision-Making Tyreke Evans entered the NBA as a score-first point guard, often struggling to get his teammates going. In his first season with New Orleans, Evans appeared uncomfortable in his role off the bench, eventually finding his groove in the starting lineup. Yes, the ease with which he gets to the rim is his best NBA skill, but what many have overlooked is his decision-making ability with the ball in his hands. Per the NBA’s player tracking data, Evans ranked 3rd in the NBA in drives per game with 10.1, and the Pelicans scored 1.17 points per possession on those drives, an efficient source of offense even though his conversion rate on those drives was only 45.1%. reke進聯盟時被視為是得分優先控衛，常常會沒辦法讓隊友融入進攻。在紐奧良最後先發時終於找到節奏。沒錯，切入是他最棒的技能，但很多人都忽略了當球在他手中時他做決定的能力。根據NBA的資料，reke以每場切入10.1次排名第三，而鵜鶘在這些切入當中每回合得了1.17分，是非常有效率的得分來源。 What may be an even more impressive finding from that player tracking data, though, is his success rate when he passes. Among the top 50 NBA players in assists per game (Tyreke is 40th), he ranks 4th in the percentage of his passes that result in assists (total assists / total passes) at 14.9%, behind only Stephen Curry, Ty Lawson, and Chris Paul. Even when Evans fails to convert inside, he realizes that this choice often provides his team with the greatest chance to score, whether it is him or a teammate like Anthony Davis on the offensive glass. If he sees someone else while attacking who has a better chance to score, he’ll dish it off to that player. 從資料中發現更令人印象深刻的就是當他傳球時的成功率。在助攻數最多的前50名球員當中(reke排第40)，他在傳球出手形成助攻的比率(全部的助攻/全部的傳球)為14.9%，排名第4，只低於Curry、泰勞和CP3。就算當reke沒辦法往內傳時，他了解到這個選擇能夠讓他的球隊有更好的得分機會，像是他或隊友(譬如AD)常常能搶到進攻板。當他在進攻時看到隊友有更好的得分機會，那他就會傳給那位球員。 “East-to-West” Defense Though not typically respected for his defense, Tyreke Evans showed excellent lateral mobility on defense this season, despite other more team-focused measures that may indicate otherwise. Given all of the Pelicans’ injuries this season, using individual numbers may paint a better picture with a one-season sample size. Per SynergySports, Evans was an above average defender in both isolation and P&R ball-handler situations, as well as one of the best in the league in handoff plays. Things get a bit more dicey when he is matched up against shooters, but when Evans is one-on-one with the task of preventing his man from getting to the rim, he often succeeds. 雖然通常人都不會講到他的防守，但reke本季防守展現非常好的橫移能力。因為鵜鶘本季的傷兵狀況，用個人的數字會比全隊的來的好。根據SynergySports，reke在單防以及擋拆防守持球者方面是高於平均，在handoff方面是全聯盟最好之一。但當對到射手時就有點麻煩，不過在一對一時reke總是能夠防止進攻球員往裡面切。 2013-14 Season Weaknesses Perimeter Shooting I’m just going to leave this here… http://0rz.tw/uD1k1 <-投籃位置命中率圖 So, yeah, needless to say… no bueno. Though Evans has demonstrated the ability to get to the rim with such frequency despite his poor shooting, it would certainly help his cause if he could improve his jumpshot and force defenders to respect him from distance. Given his consistency from the free throw line – he has converted between 77% and 78% of his free throws for the past four seasons now – it stands to reason that Evans could develop a more respectable jumper. Unfortunately, that shot has never presented itself on a consistent basis. If Tyreke could become even an average jump shooter, it would do wonders for both his room to operate individually as well as overall floor spacing for his team. Fortunately, Evans is so talented that he is a very effective player even without this weapon in his arsenal, but there is no question that improving this area of his game would be incredibly beneficial. 沒什麼好說的，他最大的弱點就是投籃。雖然reke已經證明就算沒有投籃，他還是能夠想切就切，但還是認為如果改善投籃會有一定的幫助。而且他過去四季的罰球率在77%到 78%之間，證明reke是能夠有好的跳投的，不幸的是到目前為止還沒發生過。 Finishing at the Rim As presented in the shot chart above, there is no question that Tyreke Evans converted at the rim at a below-average rate. While his below-average conversion rate from the restricted area is frustrating, this shortcoming certainly cannot be attributed just to him; playing alongside Greg Stiemsma and Al-Farouq Aminu doesn’t exactly encourage defenders to leave the paint. In fact, take a look at the Pelicans’ worst 3-man lineup with at least 100 minutes played together (via NBA.com’s media stats tool): 上面的圖表顯示，reke在籃框周圍的命中率是低於聯盟平均的，但這並不能單算在他身上，但和Stiemsma以及Aminu一起在場上時，防守者是不會想要離開禁區的。 http://0rz.tw/MlMfJ <--死亡三人組的數據圖 The Pelicans got outscored by 33.4 POINTS per 100 possessions with those three players on the court together; for what it’s worth, that lineup was also the worst 3-man lineup in the ENTIRE NBA with at least 150 minutes played this season. Conversely, take a look at the Pelicans’ top 10 most effective two-man pairings with at least 200 minutes played together: 當這三人同時在場上時，每100回合對手比鵜鶘多得33.4分，這三人組也是全NBA至少打了 150分鐘的3人組合中最爛的一組。換個方面來看，鵜鶘前十最有效率的雙人組合(至少一起打了200分鐘) http://0rz.tw/z5Bhl Tyreke Evans shows up twice. With who? Luke Babbitt and Ryan Anderson, far and away the best two perimeter shooting big men on the team. Despite the fact that both players are below average defensively (that is putting it lightly in Babbitt’s case), the Pelicans outscored opponents by a sizable margin when Evans played with stretch 4s. The data is there: front court players who can stretch the defense away from the paint give Evans more room to attack, and as a result, the team operates far more efficiently. Ultimately, a combination of Evans improving his jumper and playing with more shooters should make Evans a devastating threat with the ball in his hands, but even one of those two changes would make a big difference. reke佔了兩名，和誰呢？Luke Babbit和Ryno。兩個隊中最好的長人射手。儘管兩個人的防守都低於平均，但鵜鶘在reke搭配射手4號時還是得分比對手多不少。也就是說如果前場能夠投外線，拉防守者到外圍讓reke能夠進攻，整個球隊的運作會非常有效率。當然如果他也能夠改善他的投籃會更好，但就算只有其中之一也會有很大的不同。 “North-to-South” Defense Though Tyreke typically stayed in front of his man, he didn’t always stay close enough to him. Evans defended spot-up shooters more than any other type of offensive possession and rated below average in this regard, allowing a point per possession. In his defense, these looks were sometimes a result of an effective screen, and giving up a jumper is typically better than allowing a shot at the rim. That being said, Evans’ decision-making process in terms of when to sag off of his man has room to improve; he is one of the best athletes in the NBA, and should feel comfortable relying more on his athleticism when defending some of the better shooters in this league. 雖然reke都能留在進攻者前面，但他通常都離太遠。reke防守定點射手的機會比其他類型還多，但他在這方面是低於聯盟平均。有時候看起來是好的單擋使得有好的投籃機會，而且讓他投總比讓他切好。也就是說reke在貼人的選擇上有很大的進步空間，他有NBA最好的體能之一，如果能夠多運用他的體能會更好。 Summary In many ways, the 2013-14 season was a learning experience for all those involved with the new-look New Orleans Pelicans. Tyreke Evans is a unique talent, and like many NBA players, his effectiveness depends to a large extent on how he is utilized. Coach Monty Williams has now seen Evans in multiple roles for his team, and there should be little controversy in regards to how he can be most effective. Yes, improving his shooting touch and playing with a higher degree of defensive awareness will make him an even greater asset to this Pelicans team, but potentially even more important is deploying Evans in the right role with the right teammates. Surrounding Tyreke with shooters, especially in the front court, will allow him to utilize his biggest strength more effectively. Playing him alongside Jrue Holiday, another play-making guard with even stronger passing skills, will give opposing defenses headaches trying to stop two ball handlers who create so well for themselves and others. With a fully healthy New Orleans roster next season (knock on all the wood you can possibly find), Tyreke Evans will be playing with more talent than ever, and as a result, there is good reason to expect him to have his best NBA season to date. reke是個獨一無二的球員，端視怎麼去用他。Monty已經看過他在各個角色的表現，也會在怎麼用他方面有些爭議。的確改善他的投籃以及防守會對鵜鶘更好，但更重要的是讓 reke在對的角色搭配對的隊友，讓reke和射手搭，尤其是前場的，將會讓他的長處更有效率地發揮，讓他和Jrue搭，另一個有更好傳球技巧的後衛，將會讓對手頭疼。當鵜鶘全員健康時，預期reke有更好的表現是很合理的 ============================================================================= 總結：進攻很棒，尤其是在和長人射手搭的時候。籃板很棒。很願意傳球而且效果都很不錯，就算沒傳也會因為他衝亂了防守陣勢，讓球隊有搶進攻板的機會。防守很不錯，但在面對射手時有很大的進步空間。教練怎麼用他很重要，用的爛就很爛。 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc), 來自: 61.228.132.137 ※ 文章網址: http://www.ptt.cc/bbs/TyrekeEvans/M.1398935628.A.499.html