改變聯盟格局的五大中鋒
The Evolution Of The NBA Center Has Created A New Type Of Center Called The Stretch 5. Traditional big men have seemingly lost their value, as the dominant offensively skilled back to the basket center has become somewhat of a rarity. That isn't to say that post play isn't valuable, it just means the ability to shoot in some form or fashion is expected.
聯盟中鋒的新形態——空間型5號位。傳統大個似乎已掉了價，因爲進攻有活、籃下佔優的背身中鋒已然鳳毛麟角。這並不是說內線技術就不值錢了，而僅是指人們期待着球員具備某些形式的投射技術。Today's NBA is based on pace and space, and bigs need to be able to at least hit 15 footers, or make perimeter shots in elite scenarios extending all the way out to the three-point line.
當今聯盟植根於速度與空間，大個們需有至少15英尺的投射能力，或能在三秒區至三分線範圍命中中遠投。The stretch-four started this basketball evolution and the stretch-five has now become the newest trend around the league.
此次籃球演化始於空間型4號位，空間型5號位現已成爲聯盟裏最新潮流。
The NBA is in a great place with regards to the talent pool and there are a handful of centers who have adapted quite well to the new NBA, with more surely to follow behind them. Here are five stretch-fives changing the league's landscape.
對人才球員庫來說，NBA是塊發展沃土，這裏有一把中鋒都已適應了時下這個聯盟，肯定會有更多人追隨他們的腳步。以下列出了5名空間型5號位，他們正改變着聯盟格局。Brook Lopez, Brooklyn Nets
布魯克林籃網：布魯克-洛佩斯Lopez is a unique case and his transformation into the "stretch-5 position" seemingly happened overnight. In his previous eight seasons, Lopez attempted 31 total triples and connected on just three of them.
洛佩斯是獨特個案。他成功轉型到了“空間型5號位”，這似乎發生在一夜之間。過往的八個賽季，洛佩斯三分球出手共計31次，其中僅有三記命中。He's knocking them down at a clip of 34%, which is incredible considering his career arc previous to this season. Lopez has developed his touch over his career and actually shot 45% or better on attempts between 10-16 feet over the last three years.
他本賽季三分命中率達34%，鑑於他本賽季之前的生涯三分球命中率，這樣的數據令人難以置信。洛佩斯生涯球感已大有改進。過去3年，在10至16英尺距離，洛佩斯命中率實際能達45%或說是出手效果更好了。Now that he's extended to shooting the three, he's a viable scoring threat from anywhere on the floor. Credit has to be given to the Brooklyn coaching staff who worked with him during the offseason and saw that the mechanics of his jump shot gave him the opportunity to potentially develop into a solid three-point shooter.
既然洛佩斯射程已達三分線外，那麼他在球場任一位置都會是一件得分殺器。這樣的功勞要歸於籃網教練團隊，是他們在休賽期訓練洛佩斯，發掘到了洛佩斯的跳投技術，讓他有機會成長爲一名潛在的可靠三分投手。Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies
孟菲斯灰熊：馬克-加索爾Similar to Lopez, Gasol was never a prolific three-point shooter, although he'd attempted 66 threes in the same eight-year stretch as Lopez. This season, Gasol is up to 214 attempts and shooting a robust 39%, which puts him well above the league average.
加索爾同洛佩斯相似，在聯盟同樣打拼了8年，也從來不是一名高產的三分射手，儘管8年裏出手三分66次。本賽季，加索爾出手三分達214次，三分命中率高達39％，這讓他遠超聯盟平均水平。Gasol has been the focal point of the Grizzlies offense since 2012, even though his points per game weren't always gaudy enough to indicate that fact. Memphis uses Gasol as a passer and screener on the elbows, and with him being a highly efficient mid-range shooter, he's been very successful.
自2012年來，雖然加索爾一直是灰熊的進攻核心，但他場均得分不總是那麼耀眼，以至於很難證明這一事實。灰熊將加索爾放在肘區作傳球人和掩護人用，由於他是一名高效的中距離射手，因此他在自己角色上做得非常成功。But Coach David Fizdale has encouraged Gasol to space the floor even more, something David Joerger wasn't able to do, and now the Spaniard is flourishing with a career-high 20.6 points per game.
但灰熊教練大衛-菲茲代爾一直在鼓勵加索爾更多地拉開空間，這是戴夫-喬爾格做不到的事情。現在，這位西班牙人正處巔峯，場均有生涯新高的20.6分入賬。DeMarcus Cousins, New Orleans Pelicans
新奧爾良鵜鶘：德馬庫斯-考辛斯Cousins started his career as a big who at least in theory could knock down an occasional three. In his first three seasons, he took 54 triples, but made just 7 of those attempts. The paltry returns cured his thirst to snipe from outside temporarily.
考辛斯職業生涯伊始，至少在理論上是能偶爾投進三分球的大個。在他前三個賽季裏，考辛斯共出手三分54次，但只命中了其中7記。回報微乎其微，這讓他暫時止住了對三分出手的渴望。Over the next two seasons, he took just 15 threes as he seemingly abandoned the shot, until he figured out a release that would yield better results. Ironically, he also became one of the league leaders in having his shot blocked despite his physical gifts inside.
接下來的兩個賽季，考辛斯僅有15次三分出手，因此在他弄明白一記出手能產生更好效果前，考辛斯似乎是不會試投三分球了。諷刺的是，儘管考辛斯在內線有身體天賦，他卻還在聯盟被帽榜上居於領先。He handles the ball well for his size and now can use the three as a way to draw defenders out and blow by them on overzealous closeouts. Becoming a true stretch-5 is allowing Cousins to post some truly epic numbers.
考辛斯身軀龐大，卻能將皮球運控自如。如今，他可用三分球作法擊退防守人，也可憑藉他們過多的收縮防守挫敗對手。變身一位名副其實的空間型5號位讓考辛斯得以斬獲一些真史詩級數據。
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
明尼蘇達森林狼：卡爾-安東尼-唐斯Towns entered the league slightly ahead of the curve of the aforementioned bigs, because he developed his game watching many of them as the trend to shooting became more evident.
從時間上看，唐斯進入聯盟略早於上述空間型5號位潮流。隨着投籃潮愈發顯見，通過看這些大個如何打球，唐斯得以將自身比賽水準提升。His developmental years focused on the need to play inside and out, which has translated into the beast Towns already is.
在來聯盟前的成長歲月裏，唐斯把重心放在了對內外線結合打法的需求上，這讓他變身成如今的“野獸斯”。Towns has a handle that rivals the ball-handling skills of Cousins and he is lighter on his feet at a svelte 244 pounds. Knowing he can shoot it, drive past, or post up is a nightmare for those opposing him—and he is just 21 years old.
對皮球的運控水平上，唐斯與同樣身懷此技的考辛斯不相上下。相比考辛斯，唐斯身形細長，體重244鎊，腳步更爲輕盈。要知道唐斯有一手籃子、可長驅直入籃下，還能低位背身單打，這樣的唐斯對防守人來說就是噩夢——並且他才21歲。Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76'ers
費城76人：喬爾-恩比德It's unfortunate that Embiid's season has already come to a conclusion due to a knee injury, but the league was put on notice as to what he can become in the 31 games he played this year.
不幸的是，由於膝傷，恩比德的賽季已然收場。雖然如此，他在本賽季31場球賽裏取得的成就卻吸引了聯盟關注。Sitting out for the first two seasons and becoming the NBA's social media darling actually paid dividends. His previous foot injury prohibited him from working on complicated post moves, so much of his early on court work/rehab was spent on shooting.
前兩個賽季，恩比德處於休戰狀態，在此期間，他成爲了聯盟社交媒體的寵兒。實際上，這讓他“因禍得福”了。恩比德腳上的舊傷使他無法操練複雜的低位動作，因此他早期的場內訓練或康復活動大都花在了投籃上。Keep in mind he was also on a minute's restriction—his per 36 minute averages project him out at 1.6 makes in 4.5 attempts per game.
不要忘了恩比德還有出場時間限制——在每36分鐘的數據上，他能交出場均4.5次三分出手能命中1.6個的優異表現。All of these talented centers have a unique skill set that transcends the old school mentality of how the center position should be played. Each has worked hard to become the shooters they are now.
這5位天才中鋒都有一套特殊技能包，它把中鋒位置傳統打法的老派思維拋在了身後。每一位大個都足夠勤奮努力，他們終成了如今的射手。The important thing to keep in mind is that becoming a "stretch-5" isn't about just taking shots from the perimeter, it's about making perimeter shots at an acceptable percentage that make defenses pay.
要銘記一件要事，成爲一名“空間型5號位”，這不只是能投中遠距離球的事，而是讓外圍發炮能留下可接受的命中率，從而讓對方防守付出代價。This group has what it takes to continue the revolution and inspire the next generation of talented centers coming behind them.
空間型5號位這羣球員有能力繼續這場籃球革命，並激勵有才華的下一代中鋒繼承他們這一事業。更多精彩內容請關注微信公衆號、新浪微博：籃球英文堂
