Team USA: Looking Ahead
Submitted by Michael_DeStefano on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 3:19am.
By Michael DeStefano
The Redeem Team brought the gold medal back where it belongs, but true redemption for US Basketball isn’t winning one gold medal; it’s returning to the Olympic Dynasty that we once were. The bad news is that anything less than gold in the World Championships two years from now is a failure, and Team USA is right back to where it was in 2002: searching for answers. The good news is that there is enough young talent in the NBA right now to field a team comparable (if not better) than the Redeem Team.
救赎之队把金牌带回了它本该属于的地方，但是对于美国篮球来说，真正的救赎并不是仅仅赢得一枚金牌，而是回到他们曾经的奥林匹克王朝。对于美国队来说，坏的消息是2年后的世界锦标赛如果他们拿不到冠军那么就是失败，好的消息是，现在联盟中涌现出了一批天才的年轻球员来组建成一只美国队，即使不比梦8好，也不会差到哪里。
Let’s start with the holdovers. Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, and Deron Williams have all expressed interest in returning and are great starting points to build around. In 2010, Paul and Williams will likely be the two best point guards on the planet and should have no problem handling themselves without the tutelage of Jason Kidd. Dwight Howard is already one of the top centers in the game and will only get better as he refines his offensive skill set. As good as these three were this past summer, they will be infinitely better with two more years experience under their belts.
让我们先从留队球员谈起，超人霍华德。德隆威廉姆斯，克里斯保罗都对重归国家队表示出兴趣，这也是重建的一个伟大开始。到2010年，保罗和威廉姆斯将很有可能成为这个星球上2个最好的组织后卫，他们应该可以把握好自己即使没有基德的指导。
It would be unbelievable if LeBron, Dwyane, and Bosh could be added to this list of holdovers, but is it realistic? They’ve been with the team since 2004 and will all be free agents in the summer of 2010, so their presence in Turkey is highly unlikely. The same goes for Kobe Bryant, who, at 32, might be unwilling to dedicate an entire summer to USA Basketball. The absence of those four leave glaring holes in this roster that need to be filled. Luckily, we have the talent to do it.
如果勒布朗詹姆斯，韦德以及波什能够出现在留守名单中的话这就太不可思议了，但是这现实吗?他们自从04年就已经一直跟随球队了，他们将在2010年的时候成为自由人，所以他们出现在土耳其世锦赛的和能性很小。同样要走的还有科比，那时的科比都已经32岁了，可能并不愿意把整个夏天奉献给美国国家队.这4个人的缺席的确是一个很大的漏洞，幸运的，我们有天才的新人去弥补这些。
Prediction: Kevin Durant will be a superstar by the time the summer of 2010 rolls around. With his length, range, and handle (and three years experience playing against pros), he will be an impossible matchup for any international player. Like LeBron in 2008, Durant’s versatility will enable him to be the do-it-all guy for Team USA.
预瞻：到2010年的夏天，凯文杜兰特将会是一名超级球星。身高，臂长，射程，和控制力（以及三年与顶级球员对抗的经验）使得他对于任何的国际赛场上的对手来说都是一个无解的对手。就像詹姆斯在2008年所展现的一样，杜兰特的多才多艺能够帮助他成为一个美国队中的全能选手。
Brandon Roy will be going into his fifth season in the League and, at 26, might be one of the leaders of this team. Already one of the best young all-around players in the NBA, his size and efficiency in the backcourt will make it seem like Wade never left.
布兰顿罗伊届时将会度过他在NBA的第5个年头，26岁的他，可能是这只球队的领袖之一。罗伊已经是年轻一代中最全能的球员之一，他的个头以及效率使得他在后场能够完全取代韦德。
Greg Oden
奥登大帝
Finally, Chris Bosh made a living off of putbacks and easy dunks off penetration from the American guards. Greg Oden will be more than capable of that in 2010. Bigger and more athletic than Bosh, Oden will also provide Team USA with more defense, rebounding, and shot-blocking than his predecessor.
终于登场了，波什的得分手段多靠补篮以及美国对后卫的洞察力创造的一些轻松的扣篮。奥登在2010年所展现出的能力肯定要超过这些。他比波什更壮硕更有冲击力，奥登将会给美国队提供更强硬的防守，篮板，盖帽这些都将会超过他的前任。
The additions of those three players to Team USA seem inevitable, but after that, how will the USA decision-makers round out the roster? Here are the players that they’ll be considering:
这3个人的补充对于美国队来说似乎是不可避免的，但是这3人之后呢，美国男篮的决策者将会怎样来完善他的球队呢，这些球员将会是他们所要考虑的。
Post Players
前场球员
Team USA was weakest up front, with only two natural post players getting any minutes. Fortunately, LeBron can play any position, and Howard and Bosh were able to avoid foul trouble and stay on the floor. Adding depth down low for 2010 would be a smart move.
美国的前场是最弱的环节， 08年的美国队仅仅只有2个纯内线来分享上场时间。幸运的是，詹姆斯可以打任何位置，霍华德和波什从而避免了过多的犯规。增加低位的深度对于2010年的美国队来说是聪明的一步棋。
Amare Stoudemire: If he can be talked into playing for this team his nastiness and toughness would be a valued asset. Stoudamire's nearly impossible to guard one-on-one ability to knock down mid-range jumpers makes him that much more effective in International ball than Howard.
斯塔达迈尔：如果他被谈及入选下届美国国家队的话，他的威胁以及强度将会是一个闪光点。斯塔达迈尔几乎不可能在与后面面对面的较量总被打败，他的中投使得他在国际赛场上比霍华德更为有威胁。
Michael Beasley: The committee might be hesitant to consider B-Easy because of perceived character issues, but once he puts those concerns to rest, his versatility and post game will be too much to ignore.
比斯利：委员会可能因为他的个人原因而在选择他时会有所犹豫，但是如果因此而忽视他的全能与篮下实力那就不值得了。
Tyson Chandler: Brings much of the same things that Howard and Oden will. Nevertheless, American fans won’t mind seeing Chandler catch lobs from CP3 on the international stage.
钱德勒：他所能做到的将会和霍华德以及奥登差不多。然而美国球迷并不介意看到保罗和钱德勒的空中秀在国际赛场上上演。
Andrew Bynum: Bynum is a traditional center, bigger than Aldridge and more refined than Oden and Howard. He’s on his way to being one of the best centers in the game, but 2012 seems more realistic than 2010. Team USA will wait to see if he can stay healthy.
拜纳姆：拜纳姆一个传统意义上的中锋，他比阿尔德里奇更壮硕确又比奥登，霍华德更灵巧。他正在成长为球场上最好的中锋，但是2012年的奥运会比2010年的世锦赛看起来更适合拜纳姆。美国队视其健康状况而定夺。
LaMarcus Aldridge: In Oden’s absence, Aldridge showed that he is capable of being a number one option in the paint. He played with the Select Team this past summer, and, but 2010, will have developed a chemistry with Oden in Portland that could be valuable for the US in Turkey.
阿尔德里奇:在奥登缺席的日子里，阿尔德里奇表现出他又能力成为球队的第一选择。他在过去的夏天里和美国队一起训练，到了2010年，他和奥登在波特兰产生的化学反应将会衡量他是否对于美国队有价值。
Back Court
后场
With Paul and Williams the veterans of the team, they will need a young protégé or two to mentor just as Jason Kidd did for them.
保罗和威廉姆斯将会作为老兵镇守后场，他们需要一到两个年轻球员让他们去言传身教，就像基德曾经为他们做的一样。
Derrick Rose: A no-brainer, he combines the speed and unselfishness of Paul with the strength and explosiveness of Williams. He is the total package, the prototypical point guard of the future.
罗斯：一个头脑敏捷的球员，他结合了保罗的速度与无私以及威廉姆斯的力量与爆发力。他是一个综合体，他将会是未来最具代表性的组织后卫。
Rodney Stuckey: Though more of a combo guard, Stuckey can run a team like a true point. He showed great poise and determination in the playoffs for Detroit and will only get better. The height and strength to match up with bigger European guards is also a plus.
斯基塔：尽管他更像一个综合型的后卫，斯基塔能像一名真正的后卫那样带动全队。他在季后赛与活塞的对决中显示出了足够的稳重与决心。
OJ Mayo: Could be a superstar by 2010 due to his ability to flat-out score. But, on a team surrounded by older, more experienced players, he’ll have the opportunity to show off his skills as a playmaker as well.
梅奥：他将会成为一名超级球星因为他令人炫目的空中技巧。在一直充满着有经验的老将队伍中，他将更能展现他领导球队进攻才华的机会。
These three have all played with the Select Team and are familiar with the US system. Furthermore, they’ve gotten to know the other Select and Senior players, so any combination of these three will fit in seamlessly in 2010.
以上三人都在美国预选队中打过，很熟悉美国队的战术体系。此外，那些年长的球员对他们也很熟悉，不管怎样组合，这3个球员都将在2010年的国家队中如鱼得水。
Wings
两翼
This is where Team USA sets itself apart from the rest of the world, with versatile wings that can do anything and everything on a basketball court.
这就是美国队与世界任何一直球队所不同的地方，拥有全能的锋线将会在篮球场上完成任何事。
Rudy Gay: Gay broke out last year, averaging over 20 points per game. He’s athletic with improving range on his jump shot and will be more than ready to back up Durant on this team in two years.
盖伊：盖伊在去年爆发了，场均超过20分，他在提高他的跳投上是如此的有天赋，在两年后，他在这只队伍中可能比杜兰特的风头更胜。
Kevin Martin: My early favorite for “3-Point Specialist/ Cheerleader,” he has a chance to get more time than Michael Redd thanks to his athleticism and willingness to play defense.
马丁：我早就认为他是 “三分专家以及拉拉队长的不二人选”他比里德更有机会，因为他的天赋以及对防守的专注度。
Josh Smith: Questions about his attitude and jump shot could keep him from consideration, but he’s gotten better every year and will be an asset at both ends of the floor with his world-class athleticism.
史密斯：他的态度和跳投问题使得他不在考虑范围内，但是他每年都在进步，他将会在球场的2端体现出他的价值，因为他具备着让全世界聚焦的运动能力。
Jeff Green: His playmaking skills and unselfishness at the four get him consideration. He plays like a European and could make a serious push for London in four years if he continues to show promise with the Select Team as well as in Oklahoma City.
格林：他的进攻技巧和无私使得他被列为第四考虑对象。他打球像一个欧洲球员，如果他继续在选拔队伍里表现出竞争力的话，他将会是伦敦奥运会的助推剂就像他在俄克拉何马城所做的一样。
2010 Projected Depth Chart
2010年预测名单
PG: Chris Paul/ Deron Williams/ Derrick Rose
SG: Brandon Roy/ Rodney Stuckey/ OJ Mayo
SF: Kevin Durant/ Rudy Gay
PF: Amare Stoudemire/ Michael Beasley
C: Dwight Howard/ Greg Oden
*Look for Bynum, Stuckey, and someone like Jerryd Bayless or Russell Westbrook to replace Howard, Paul, and Williams should they decide to change their minds after the before 2012.
留心 拜纳姆，斯基塔，以及像比斯利或者维斯特不努克将会顶替霍华德没保罗，威廉姆斯的位置，如果这几名大将改变他们的主意在2012年之前。
Coach:
教练
Jim Boeheim – Coach K has said repeatedly that his experience as an assistant in ’92 was extremely important to his success as head coach in 2008. Boeheim was Coach K’s assistant this summer, so it makes sense. A college coach, preaching the team over the individual, is the best fit for this team. We saw how successful Coach K was in motivating this group of superstars and getting them to play unselfish basketball. Boeheim should have no problem duplicating that success after witnessing it firsthand.
老K不断说起92年的助教经历对于08年的成功有着怎样的帮助。Boeheim 这个夏天是老K的助手，所以这就是原因所在，大学教头将球队黏合成一个整体而不是一个人的球队，这是最适合球队的模式。我们见证了老K是如何激励这些超级明星使得他们打除了无私的篮球，Boeheim在亲身经历这一切是如何发生之后，复制这种模式应该不是难题。
Nate McMillan or Mike D'Antoni would be solid choices as well.
此外麦克米兰和德安东尼也是教练人选上不错的选择。
Planning for 2010 needs to begin now if the United States is to maintain its place of prominence in international basketball. 2008 was a great start, but there is still a lot of work to be done, a lot of decisions to be made. Thankfully, the abundance of young talent in the NBA will make this process that much easier
对于2010年的计划现在就应该开始了，如果美国队想继续耸立与世界男篮之巅的话。2008是一个伟大的起点，任然有很多工作要去做，很多决策需要去拟定。让人高兴的是，NBA涌现出很多有天赋的年轻球员这使得这项选拔工作变得更容易。
译者话：貌似这上面好多球员我都不认识哦，难道我已经落伍了~~
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