[爆料] Jefferson Feels Like A Rookie Again
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From: HoopsWorld
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Jefferson Feels Like A Rookie Again
By: Jason Fleming Last Updated: 11/13/10 6:25 PM ET
When power forward Al Jefferson was traded this past summer from the
Minnesota Timberwolves to the Utah Jazz he knew his basketball world was
about to change. Part of that change was going from a team who lost more
often than not to a team where the expectation is to win every single night,
but that wasn't all. From the coaching staff to his new teammates, Jefferson
has been excited about the move from day one.
當 Al Jefferson 今年夏天從灰狼被交易到爵士時，他知道他的籃球世界將會改變。這
改變一部分是來自從敗多勝少的球隊轉到一支每晚都期待要贏球的隊伍，但還不只這樣
。從教練團到新隊友，Jefferson 從第一天起就感到非常興奮。
"It's a wonderful feeling – great teammates, great coaching staff,"
Jefferson said to HOOPSWORLD. "They do everything first class here.
Jefferson 對 HOOPSWORLD 說道：「夢幻般的感覺－強大的隊友，偉大的教練。這兒什
麼都是一流的。」
"I'll give you an example. I went 1-7 (Tuesday in a win in Miami), D-Will
fouled out in overtime, and we're still deep enough to pull the win out. It's
a great team. That's just how good this team can be – I've never been a part
of something like that."
「我舉給個例子給你聽：（對熱火勝利那場）我投七中一， D-Will 在延長賽犯滿離場
，但我們的陣容還是可以拿下勝利。這是支偉大的球隊。這是球隊所能達到的最高境界
－我從來沒有加入過這樣的球隊。」
Being a part of something like that, even just the idea of it before
Jefferson hit a Utah training camp, stoked a fire under him. After he knew he
was going to Utah it really made him change his outlook on things like
training and prepping for a new season.
加入這樣的球隊，甚至只是想想而已，就讓 Jefferson 在來到爵士訓練營前就點上了火
。在得知將被交易到爵士後，他對訓練和新球季的展望也大幅改觀。
"I knew I was coming in with a very demanding coach who expects the best out
of you, coming in with guys who are used to winning and used to being in the
playoffs…it brought me to another level for getting ready for the season.
This team isn't used to losing, they don't like losing. You lose a game and
it feels like the world is over here, and that's the type of attitude you
have to have."
「我知道我將加入一位嚴格的教練麾下，要求作到最好，也將和一群慣於贏球、季後賽
常客們成為隊友…這些都讓我對新球季的準備提高到更高水準。這支球隊不習慣輸球，
更不喜歡輸球。輸了一場球就好像世界末日一樣，而這正是應該要有的態度。」
That's different than the places Jefferson has played previously. Drafted out
of high school by the Boston Celtics in 2004, the big man played three years
there before going to Minnesota in the Kevin Garnett deal where he played
another three seasons. In Boston his teams averaged 34 wins, and that
includes a playoff appearance his rookie year. His three seasons in Minnesota
the team averaged just 20.3 wins a year.
這和 Jefferson 過去的球隊大為不同。2004 年以高中生身份被賽爾提克選中，他待了
三年後在 Kevin Garnett 交易中被交易到灰狼，又在那兒度過了三年。在波士頓那時，
他的球隊平均每季贏 34 場，也只在他新人那年打進過一次季後賽。而他在明尼蘇達的
三年間，球隊每年平均只贏了 20.3 場。
Suffice it to say winning hasn't been a big part of Jefferson's NBA career to
date. The change in attitude with coming to the Jazz, where every night a win
is expected, is nice.
可以說迄今為止 Jefferson 的 NBA 生涯中並不常品嚐到勝利的感覺。被交易到期盼贏
球的爵士而引起的態度轉變是件好事。
"It's a wonderful thing," said Jefferson. "I did things this year that I've
never done before – preparing myself, taking care of my body. I'm always in
the weight room. I'm always trying to be a professional, trying to train my
body to play at a high level at all times. I just have a different outlook on
the game.
Jefferson 說：「這太棒了。我今年作了很多我之前沒作過的事：準備好自己，小心照
顧自己的身體。我一直泡在重訓室內。我一直試著保持職業水準，鍛鍊好身體來應付更
高層級的比賽。我對球賽也有了完全不同的期盼。」
"I feel like a rookie again, I feel like I did when I first came into the
NBA."
「我好像又回到了菜鳥時期，剛加入 NBA 那時一樣。」
One of the biggest differences is with legendary coach Jerry Sloan. One of
the winningest coaches in NBA history, Sloan is in his 23rd season running
the Jazz. Playing for a bad team, Jefferson has had a few coaches trying to
keep their jobs, which will understandably change a team's approach and
preparation. In Utah everything begins and ends with Sloan, one of the most
secure coaches in the league. As a player you have to do what Coach Sloan
says and do it right; if not you'll find yourself on the bench, no matter how
many points you are capable of scoring.
最大的差別是傳奇教練 Jerry Sloan。身為 NBA 史上最常勝的教練之一，Sloan 今年是
第 23 年執教爵士。Jefferson 之前待過幾支爛隊，效力過幾位只能拚命力保飯碗不失
的教練，而這會大幅影響球隊的策略和準備。而在爵士任何事情都只有 Sloan 說了算，
是聯盟內位置最穩的教練。身為球員，你每晚必須作到教皇 Sloan 要求的事，並且做好
；如果辦不到，你就準備去坐板凳，管你多會得分。
"Well, I kind of had that experience with Doc Rivers in Boston," explained
Jefferson. "Doc was the same way. Even though at that time he wasn't really
winning – besides my rookie year when we went to the playoffs – Doc had
that same attitude. That kind of prepared me for Coach Sloan.
Jefferson 解釋道：「我在波士頓替 Doc Rivers 效力時也有差不多的經驗。Doc 作法
也差不多。即使他那時候還沒有辦法贏那麼多場球－除了我菜鳥那年打進季後賽之外，
Doc 的態度也是這樣。類似的經驗有助於我面對教皇 Sloan。」
"I'll tell you, Coach Sloan's not as bad as people try to make him out to be.
I mean, don't get it twisted, he's a very tough coach. He believes in you
playing hard, he's demanding, but he'll crack a smile every now and then.
That's something I had never seen before this year.
「我可以告訴你，教皇 Sloan 沒有人們試圖塑造的那麼壞。別搞錯了，我的意思是，他
是個很嚴格的教練。他要求你打得拚命，要求很多，但他不時也會露出微笑。在今年以
前我從來沒碰過這些事。」
"Really, that type of coach works well for me, because if I don't do what I'm
supposed to do, it's my fault."
「真的，有這樣的教練對我來說很好，因為當我沒作到我該做的，錯當然在我。」
Immediately after the trade Coach Sloan reached out to Jefferson, wanting to
make sure he understood the expectations that would be placed upon him as a
member of the Jazz. The coach mapped out how he wanted to use Jefferson,
telling him he would absolutely be a key part of the team's offensive and
defensive schemes. That personal touch was not lost on Jefferson.
在交易之後教皇 Sloan 馬上就和 Jefferson 接觸，試著讓他了解成為爵士一員後將加
諸他身上的期望。教皇規劃了他將如何使用 Jefferson，告訴他絕對會成為球隊攻守體
系中的關鍵部份。Jefferson 沒有遺忘過這次個人接觸。
"It was a wonderful feeling. I've always had the utmost respect for Coach
Sloan because he's an icon in this league and done a lot of wonderful things.
I remember the first time I talked to him on the phone, the things he said to
me, it was like music to my ears.
「那種感覺真是太棒了。我一直以來都對教皇 Sloan 抱持著最高的敬意，因為他已經是
聯盟的象徵，並且達成過許多成就。我記得當我第一次在電話裡和他講話時他對我說的
東西，對我來說就好比音樂一樣。」
"When one of the best coaches of all time asks you to do something, expects
you to do something, you will be ready to do it. It was a no-brainer for me –
I was happy. He brought me up on the system and just really made me feel
good."
「當史上最佳教練要求你作某些事，期待你作某些事的時候，你一定會試圖作到。對我
來講這是想都不用想的事，而我也很高興去達成他的要求。他讓我融入體系之中，也讓
我感到很舒服。」
Speaking of the system, Jefferson knows it's been quite successful for a
couple of players, namely Hall of Famer Karl Malone – one of the best power
forwards in the history of the game – and Carlos Boozer, the man he is
effectively replacing after Boozer chose to go to Chicago in free agency. He
understands how the system fits him and how successful he can be.
談到球隊體系，Jefferson 知道這套體系在好些球員身上獲得了巨大的成功，例如名人
堂球星 Karl Malone－史上最佳大前鋒之一，還有 Carlos Boozer，在改投公牛後他實
質上取代其位置的球員。他了解這套體系適合他，而他能獲得多大的成就。
"It's perfect. I couldn't ask for any a better system, a better situation, or
a better place to play for a better team. This was meant for me. Just because
I have love and respect for this game and I like to see good basketball I was
disappointed to see (Carlos) Boozer leave because I think they had a good
thing here, but when he left I knew that was a good opportunity for me. I
just feel that the things Boozer and D-Will did in this league the past three
or four years was amazing, and to know that I have the opportunity to do the
same – it motivates me."
「太完美了。我無法要求比它更棒的系統、更好的環境、更棒的地方、更好的球隊。對
我而言意義重大。我喜歡並尊敬籃球，喜歡看好的球賽，在 Boozer 決定離開後我有點
兒失望，因為他在這兒打得是那麼的好，但我知道這對我而言是個機會。我覺得 Boozer
和 D-Will 在過去三、四年間辦到的事情很不可思議，而現在換成我有機會辦到同樣的
事－這想法讓我更有動力。」
Last year point guard Deron Williams was roundly proclaimed the best point
guard in the NBA, apparently stepping ahead of the pack at the top which
includes the New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, the Chicago Bulls' Derrick
Rose, the Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo, and the Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash. Now,
that player, the one named the best point guard in the league, is Jefferson's
point guard. He is not taking that for granted.
去年 Deron Williams 廣泛被認為是 NBA 最佳控球後衛，比起同層級的 Chris Paul、
Derrick Rose、Rajon Rondo、Steve Nash 等人更勝一籌。而現在，這位聯盟最佳控衛
是 Jefferson 的新夥伴。他可不把這當成普通的小事。
"That's something I've never had a chance to experience. I got a chance to
play with Gary Payton on his way out, played with (Rajon) Rondo when he was a
rookie, and I played with Jonny Flynn when he was a rookie. Rondo is a great
point guard and Flynn is well on his way, but to play with a point guard at
the top of his game? I've never had that opportunity since coming out of high
school. He makes my job a lot easier."
「這是我從來沒有機會經歷過的體驗。我之前只有和 Gary Payton 在他生涯晚年同隊，
和 Rondo 在他菜鳥時期同隊過，還有和同是菜鳥的 Jonny Flynn。Rondo 是個很棒的控
球後衛，而 Flynn 也在進步，但和正值生涯巔峰的最佳控衛一起搭檔？我從高中畢業以
來就沒有過這樣的機會。他讓我的工作變得更輕鬆。」
The first rule when playing with Williams? Have your hands up and be ready
for the ball at all times.
和 Williams 搭檔的首要條件是什麼？隨時準備好你的雙手，準備接好傳球。
"Gotta be ready – I learned that in preseason," Jefferson said with a smile.
"Have your hands ready, catch, and go in for the score."
Jefferson 微笑說道：「隨時準備好－我在季前學到的。準備好，接球，把球放進得分
。」
Jefferson seems to fitting right in. Through eight games – including a
three-game stretch of wins on the road in Miami, Orlando, and last night in
Atlanta – the Jazz is 6-3 and their new center is averaging about 16 points
and 10 rebounds a night. He and Paul Millsap have played well together in the
frontcourt and when the Jazz get center Mehmet Okur back from an Achilles
tear Utah's frontcourt will be one of the deepest and most talented in the
entire league.
Jefferson 看起來融入得不錯。在迄今九場比賽中－包括對熱火、魔術、老鷹的客場三
連勝，爵士拿下 6 勝 3 敗的戰績，而他們的新中鋒平均每場拿下 16 分 10 籃板。他
和 Paul Millsap 的前場組合搭檔良好，而當爵士中鋒 Mehmet Okur 從阿基里斯腱裂傷
康復回來後，爵士的前場將是聯盟最深、最有天賦的組合之一。
There was a little bit of worry when the Jazz lost Boozer this past summer,
but Al Jefferson is filling the hole just fine.
當爵士今年失去 Boozer 時曾經有不少疑慮，但 Al Jefferson 現在很好的補上了這個
洞。
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