Ian Mahinmi recorded career-best statistics across the board in his second season with the Dallas Mavericks -- his fourth in the league and first as a true backup center. Ian Mahinmi今年在各项数据都创下生涯新高，本季是他待在小牛 的第二年，同时也是进入NBA的第四年，不过今年是他第一次担任 真正的替补中锋的角色。 Even in a lockout-shortened schedule, he played a career-high 61 games this season and average 5.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, also career bests. The 18.7 minutes a game he averaged were 10 full minutes more than he averaged during his career-high last season as the Mavs' third-string center. 尽管今年是缩水球季，他还是出赛了生涯新高的61场，平均攻下 5.8分4.8篮板，皆为生涯最高，平均出赛18.7分钟也比去年作为 第三号中锋的上场时间多了整整10分钟。 So where is Mahinmi's ceiling? 那麽，小马的极限在哪呢？ How much is an improving, yet still semi-raw big man worth? How many years is a team willing to give him? Is he starting material or is he destined to be a career backup? Can he become a low-post scoring threat? Can he become a better rebounder? Can he hold his ground better defensively? Can he stop fouling on the perimeter? 一位正在进步当中却又略显生涩的长人值多少钱？球队会开给他 几年的合约？他有担纲先发的才能吗，还是只是个替补咖？他的 低位单打能力会给对手带来威胁吗？他的篮板能力会更好吗？他 在防守的站位上能不能更好？可不可以节制对外线球员的犯规？ All these questions will determine the fashionable Frenchman's worth and whether he'll be back in Dallas or continuing to grow his career with a third team in his fifth season. 诸多的问题会决定这位时尚的法国人的价值，不管他明年会留在 达拉斯，还是前往生涯的第三支球队。 The Countdown rolls on at No. 9 ... IAN MAHINMI Pos.: C Ht./Wt.: 6-foot-11, 230 Experience: 4 years Age: 25 (Nov. 5, 1986) 2011-12 stats: 5.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 18.7 mpg Contract status: Unrestricted free agent 2011-12 salary: $915,852 2012-13 salary: TBD His story: He got his initial lessons in American basketball with the fundamentally sound San Antonio Spurs for two seasons in which he barely got off the bench. The Mavs afforded him an opportunity and he's made considerable strides. He got off to such an impressive start to this season that it seemed he might be making a run at Brendan Haywood's starting job. But as Brandan Wright got more playing time, Mahinmi saw his minutes dwindle, as well as his production. In his first 24 games, Mahinmi averaged 20.2 minutes a game, 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds. Then came the 25th game and a curious DNP-coach's decision on Feb. 4 at Cleveland. In his final 37 games, his numbers dipped to 17.6 minutes, 4.5 points and 4.1 rebounds... His greatest weakness is his penchant for picking up needless fouls that send him to the bench. Of the Mavs' three centers this season, Mahinmi is the most promising and well-rounded offensively, able to maneuver around the basket and finish while also being able to step out and hit the mid-range jumper at the free throw line and along the baseline. 他的生涯起点从以稳定着称的圣安东尼奥马刺队开始，两年来他 鲜有上场机会。小牛给了他机会，他也打出水准。本季初他甚至 打的让大家惊艳，有能力挑战黑雾的先发地位。不过在Brandan Wright得到更多的上场时间之後，小马的时间慢慢缩水，他的贡 献也变少了。在他本季的前24场比赛，平均上场20.2分钟，得到 7.5分5.3篮板。第25场比赛在客场对上骑士时他被教练冰在板凳 上。在他最後的37比赛他的上场时间降到17.6分钟，平均4.5分 4.1篮板，他最大的弱点就是常常犯上没必要的规，导致自己被 送回板凳上。在小牛本季的三位中锋中，小马进攻能力的多元性 是大家最看好的，他有能力在内线取分，也可以拉到中距离跳投 得分，不管是在罚球线或是底线都可以。 His outlook: As stated above, where is Mahinmi's ceiling, and how far will a team go to sign him in free agency? If one takes a leap, it would likely mean he'll say goodbye to Dallas. The Mavs, though, have an interesting dilemma potentially brewing. If they use the amnesty clause on Haywood, they will be in need of a starting center. Do they believe Mahinmi can fill that space? Not likely if the goal is to be a top team in the West. Wright, as was seen all season, isn't a true center and doesn't have the body to battle down low for extended minutes. As with everything else tied to the Mavs' roster as the summer approaches, what transpires in free agency (i.e. landing a "big fish") will determine the direction the club takes with Mahinmi and a number of players. 就像上面说的，小马的极限在哪里？哪支球队会用什麽样的价码 签下他？如果有其他球队出手，小马可能就向达拉斯告别。然而 小牛也对要不要继续培养他陷入两难，如果球队对黑雾使用特赦 条款，他们就会需要一个先发中锋，但小马适合吗？如果小牛想 要称霸西区，小马的能力是不够的。Wright并不是真正的中锋， 而且也没法用他单薄的身躯在篮下撑太久。随着时间一步步迈向 暑假，自由市场上的任何变化(包括补进A咖)都会对小马与很多 小牛成员的去向带来影响。 --

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