Of course, the Lakers could just start James at the point, which was the team's "intention," per Yahoo Sports'Chris Haynes in July, but that doesn't change the need for a shooter who can defend against opposing guards. Under just about any circumstance, James should not be forced to chase around the fastest guards in the league all season.
当然了，如同雅虎体育的记者克里斯·海恩斯在7月报道的那样，湖人队可以让詹姆斯担任控球后卫，这也是球队的本来“意图”，但这并不能改变球队追求一名兼具防守能力的射手需求。所以在任何情况下，球队都不应该让詹姆斯在整个赛季中去追赶那些在联盟中移动最快的后卫。
Incumbent Rajon Rondo may get the starting nod based on reputation and experience. Rondo is at his best with the ball in his large hands. While James can and will dominate the ball (unselfishly), he shouldn't be the only player capable of handling it.
现任的控球后卫拉琼·朗多可能会凭借以往的声誉和经验获得首发的位置。当球在有着一双大手的朗多那里时，他便能打出最好的表现。尽管詹姆斯可以（无私地）控球，但他不应该是唯一有能力处理球的人。
Otherwise, teams will throw tremendous defensive pressure to either wear James down or force a less-skilled player to initiate the offense. Rondo came into the league a poor shooter but has improved in recent years, hitting 35.9 percent from three-point range last season.
否则球队在面对巨大的防守压力时，要么会把詹姆斯累坏，要么会就不得不让那些缺乏进攻技巧的球员发起进攻。尽管朗多在联盟中是一个糟糕的射手，但近年来都有所进步，上赛季三分球命中率达到了35.9％。
The biggest concern was Rondo's 113.3 defensive rating last year through 46 games played, which contributed to a poor net rating of minus-8.6, per NBA.com.
最令人担忧的便是朗多在过去的46场比赛中防守评分为113.3分，这也导致了NBA.com对他的净评分为-8.6分。
In comparison, Alex Caruso had a 102.4 defensive rating with a 3.2 net rating through 25 appearances. That's not to say Caruso should be starting over Rondo, but if the third-year guard can build off his success as a sophomore, Rondo's pedigree shouldn't put him ahead of a more productive player.
相比之下，亚历克斯·卡鲁索在过去的25场比赛中防守评分为102.4分，净评分为3.2分。这并不是说卡鲁索应该替代朗多作为球队首发，但如果一个三年级后卫表现的如同一个二年级新秀一样，那么朗多的资历便不能让他的出场顺序排在一个更有效率的球员前面了。

He's arguably the best defender of the three (at least by defensive rating) and an improved shooter (48.0 percent from deep on just 2.0 attempts per game last year). But is Caruso an everyday starting NBA point guard?
毋庸置疑，卡鲁索是这三人中最好的防守者（至少在防守评分上是），同时也是一名不断进步的射手（去年场均只有2.0次出手，但投篮命中率却能达到48.0％）。但是卡鲁索能成为一名稳定的NBA控球后卫吗？
Coach Frank Vogel commented on Friday at Lakers media day that rotation spots (including starting roles) are up for grabs. If James takes on the primary ball-handling responsibility, the Lakers could start Avery Bradley as a defensive option at the 1.
弗兰克·沃格尔教练周五在湖人队的球队媒体日上表示，球队的轮换位置（包括首发球员）都是可调整的。如果詹姆斯主动承担第一控球的责任，那么湖人队可以将艾弗里·布拉德利作为第一防守球员选项。
Bradley, who has played most of his career as an undersized (6'2") off-guard, was a defensive standout for the Celtics, but hasn't been as consistent on that end of the floor since leaving Boston after the 2016-17 season.
布拉德利的大部分职业生涯都是一名身材矮小的（6尺2寸）进攻型后卫，他还曾是凯尔特人队的防守尖兵，但自从2016-17赛季离开波士顿后，他的表现一直不尽如人意。
Bradley noted that he's healthy and in great shape heading into the season. Over 63 games played, Bradley's defensive rating was 110.2 with a net of minus-1.5. He would need to improve those numbers significantly to be a starter. Bradley also needs to show that his ball-handling and decision-making are up to par, even in a secondary role with James.
布拉德利表示自己身体非常健康，并且在新赛季将保持良好的体型。布拉德利上赛季出场超过63场，防守评分为110.2分，净评分为-1.5分。若作为一名先发球员，他需要大幅提升这些数字。布拉德利还需要证明他的持球能力和决策能力已经达到标准水平，即便他的定位仅仅是詹姆斯身边的二把手。
Quinn Cook could provide another viable option in addition to Rondo, Caruso and Bradley. After spending the last two years with the Golden State Warriors, hitting 44.2 percent and 40.5 percent from deep, respectively, Cook should be the best shooting option at the position.
除了朗多、卡鲁索和布拉德利外，奎因·库克同样也是一个可行的选择。在金州勇士效力的2年中，库克的投篮命中率和三分命中率分别为44.2％和40.5％，库克也应该是该位置上的最佳投篮选择。
The biggest concern with the 26-year-old guard would be his 112.1 defensive rating last season (and minus-6.3 net rating). He was better through 2017-18 (108.4) but still a net negative (-2.2). Like Caruso, Cook has yet to play starters minutes over a full season.
这名26岁的后卫最让人们担心的是他上赛季的防守评分为112.1分（净评分为-6.3分）。尽管他在2017-18赛季表现良好（防守评分为108.4分），但净评分仍然为负值（-2.2分）。就像卡鲁索一样，库克还没有在一个完整赛季中担当过首发。

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