Jay Huff’s Long Road to Indiana: Stretch Five, Rim Protector, and Maybe - Finally - A Fit Jay Huff 前进印第安纳的漫长旅程：能投三分、能护框，也许 - 终於找到定位 Jay Huff 太不红了只好自己帮他写一篇 原文 : https://tinyurl.com/mu5rhmt5 Jay Huff has never been the loudest name in the room. He doesn’t come with lottery pick hype or highlight reels that break the internet. But after years of bouncing around the fringes of the NBA, the 7-foot-1 center with a 7-foot-5 wingspan may have finally found a role with the Indiana Pacers that fits both his skill set and the team’s evolving frontcourt identity. Jay Huff 从来不是场上最抢眼的名字。他既不是乐透区新秀，也没有制造网路轰动的灌 篮集锦。但在 NBA 边缘漂泊数年後，这位身高 7 尺 1 寸、臂展 7 尺 5 寸的中锋，或 许终於在印第安纳溜马找到了属於他的角色，既符合他的球风，也能补上球队前场阵容转 型中的空缺。 It’s a move that won’t dominate headlines - trading a second-round pick and a swap for a backup big man rarely does. But for a team grappling with the long-term loss of Myles Turner and the temporary absence of Tyrese Haliburton, Huff’s arrival could quietly shape the Pacers’ depth and versatility in unexpected ways. 这笔交易不会登上头条 - 用一个二轮签和签权互换换来替补中锋很少成为大新闻。但对 一支刚失去 Myles Turner、又面临 Tyrese Haliburton 长期伤停的球队来说，Jay Huff 的加入或许能悄悄为溜马阵容深度与灵活性带来意想不到的补强。 The Virginia Years: Skill, Efficiency, and Question Marks 维吉尼亚时期：技术、效率与疑问交织的成长 Huff spent five years at the University of Virginia, redshirting his freshman season before steadily climbing into a starting role under Tony Bennett’s methodical, defense-first system. By his senior year, he was one of the most efficient players in the country, posting shooting splits of 58.6% from the field, 38.7% from three, and 83.7% from the line. He averaged 13.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game, becoming a key piece of Virginia’s rotation and earning All-ACC Defensive Team honors. Jay Huff 在维吉尼亚大学待了五年，大一红衫之後逐渐在主打防守、节奏缓慢的 Tony Bennett 系统中站稳先发位置。到大四那年，他已是全美效率最高的长人之一，投篮命中 率 58.6%、三分命中率 38.7%、罚球命中率 83.7%，场均 13 分、7.1 篮板与 2.6 阻攻 ，成为球队核心并入选 ACC 年度防守阵容。 What made Huff intriguing to scouts was the rare blend of shot-blocking and floor spacing. A 7-footer with real shooting touch and smart defensive instincts doesn’t come around often. He wasn’t just tall - he could shoot the three, make high-level reads as a passer, and protect the rim without chasing highlight blocks. 让球探对他产生兴趣的，是那种罕见的「能护框又能拉开空间」的技能组合。能稳定投三 分、具备防守判断、同时又有 7 尺身高的球员并不多。他不只是高大 - 他能投外线、 会传球、有防守直觉，还能不靠赌身体硬碰硬，就靠位置感完成补防火锅。 But there were concerns. He wasn’t particularly strong, struggled with physical post players, and wasn’t a great rebounder for his size. At 23 years old, he wasn’t dominating college games the way some expected from an NBA prospect of his stature. And while his timing on blocks was elite, his lateral foot speed made him vulnerable in pick-and-roll coverage - a red flag in a league increasingly defined by switching and spacing. 但疑虑也不少。他不够壮、对抗性差，面对强硬中锋会吃亏，作为一位七尺长人，他的篮 板表现其实不理想。23 岁的大四球员，并没有展现出一位 NBA 长人该有的统治力。而尽 管他火锅判断出色，但横向速度慢，防守挡拆时容易被针对 - 这对讲求换防与空间的现 代 NBA 来说是个隐忧。 Going Undrafted and the Fight to Stick 落选後的挣扎：在联盟边缘求生 When Huff went undrafted in 2021, it wasn’t a surprise - but it was still a disappointment. The NBA values upside, and Huff didn’t fit the mold of a high-ceiling project. He was skilled, but not fast. He was smart, but not imposing. And so he began what has become a familiar journey for many capable bigs in today’s league: bouncing between two-way deals, G League stints, and short-term contracts. Jay Huff 在 2021 年选秀落选，虽不意外，但仍令人惋惜。NBA 着重潜力，而 Huff 并 非那种天花板高的计画型球员。他有技巧，但不够快；他有球商，但不具威吓力。於是， 他踏上许多具备实力却无法稳定立足的长人必经之路 - 在双向合约、G-League 与短约 间来回穿梭。 He had brief stops with the Lakers, Wizards, Nuggets, and most recently, the Grizzlies. While he never managed to stick on an NBA roster for long, his time in the G League was a revelation. Playing for both South Bay and Capital City, Huff averaged over 15 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game in 2022–23, shooting over 61% from the field. His performance earned him G League Defensive Player of the Year honors, as well as First Team All-G League and All-Defensive Team selections. 他曾短暂效力过湖人、巫师、金块，最近一站是灰熊。虽然始终没在 NBA 名单中站稳脚 步，但他在 G-League 的表现却令人惊艳。2022–23 球季代表 South Bay 与 Capital City 出赛，场均缴出 15 分、6.5 篮板与联盟最高的 3.1 火锅，命中率超过 61%。这样 的表现让他拿下 G-League 年度最佳防守球员，并入选年度第一队与最佳防守阵容。 His success was not just in the numbers - it was in the growth. Huff dedicated himself to improving his quickness, particularly laterally, and refined his pick-and-roll footwork. He wasn’t just a shot blocker anymore; he became a reliable team defender and developed better feel for defensive positioning. His three-point shot, once slow and mechanical, became faster and smoother. Coaches noted how much more comfortable he looked offensively, catching lobs, hitting pick-and-pop jumpers, and moving without the ball. 他的成功不只是数据上的进步，更是在成长幅度上展现价值。Huff 投入大量时间训练横 向移动、改善挡拆时的脚步运用。他不再只是个封阻专家，更进一步成为稳定的团队防守 者，防守站位也更有感觉。原本出手较慢的三分球也变得流畅，教练普遍表示他在进攻端 变得更自然，不管是接应空抛、投射短距离或无球走位都更具信心与流畅度。 “He might be the most improved player I’ve seen in a long time,” said one G League coach. 「他可能是我这几年来看过进步幅度最大的一位球员。」G-League 教练这样说道。 Why It Hasn’t Worked - Yet 为什麽他还没站稳 - 至少目前为止还没有 And still, the question lingers: why hasn’t Jay Huff stuck? 但问题依然存在：为什麽 Jay Huff 始终无法在 NBA 站稳脚步？ Part of it is the NBA’s uneasy relationship with stretch fives. For all the talk about valuing big men who can space the floor and defend the rim, few teams actually build around them unless they’re stars. Players like Myles Turner were undervalued for years. Wendell Carter Jr. remains overlooked. Even now, teams often prefer hyper-athletic rim-runners or traditional paint anchors to players like Huff, whose game doesn’t fit neatly into either mold. 部分原因在於 NBA 对「Stretch 5」（能投三分的中锋）始终抱持矛盾态度。虽然联盟口 头上强调重视能拉开空间、具备护框能力的大个子，但实际上除非他们是明星，否则很少 成为建队核心。像 Myles Turner 多年来都被低估，Wendell Carter Jr. 至今也不被重 视。而像 Huff 这种风格不典型、难以归类的长人，往往更难得到机会。 He’s not physical enough to start at the five against elite post players. He ’s too tall and methodical to chase wings at the four. And so, for three years, he became an oddball - too skilled to ignore, too niche to prioritize. 他不够强壮，无法在五号位正面扛住顶级低位中锋；但他又太高、节奏太慢，不适合去四 号位对位机动锋线。结果在这三年间，他成了一种「尴尬类型」 - 技巧太好不能忽视， 定位太奇特又难成为优先考量。 “I do agree it’s odd he hasn’t stuck somewhere as a backup,” one NBA scout said. “Sometimes it just takes the right system, the right role. Luke Kornet bounced around for years before Boston figured him out. Maybe Huff just needs that shot.” 「我也觉得奇怪，他连一支球队的替补位置都没稳定下来，」一位 NBA 球探说道。「有 时候就是需要刚刚好的体系与定位。像 Luke Kornet 也是漂泊多年，最後才在波士顿站 稳。也许 Huff 只是还没遇到那个机会而已。」 The Opportunity in Indiana 在印第安纳的机会 In Indiana, that shot may finally come. 而在印第安纳，那个机会或许终於要来了。 With Turner gone and the center rotation in flux, Huff arrives at a time when the Pacers are open to experimentation. He’s not expected to carry a heavy load. He likely won’t start. But he could be a change-of-pace option - someone who comes in, stretches the floor, blocks a shot or two, and gives opposing second units a different look. 随着 Myles Turner 离队、球队中锋轮替仍在重组中，Huff 加盟的时机正好碰上溜马对 战术实验持开放态度。他不需要承担重任，也不太可能是先发，但他可以扮演节奏转换的 角色 - 登场时能拉开空间、送出一两记火锅，并让对手替补阵容面临完全不同的打法。 His style could complement more physical centers, offering a contrast in tempo and tactics. He’s unlikely to become a cornerstone, but he doesn’t need to be. Indiana simply needs contributors who understand their role, play hard, and bring something unique. Huff checks all those boxes. 他的打法能与强硬型中锋互补，形成节奏与战术上的对比。他不太可能成为建队核心，但 也不需要成为核心。印第安纳现在需要的，是了解自己定位、愿意努力、并且带来独特价 值的球员，而 Huff 恰好符合这些条件。 There are still weaknesses. His rebounding instincts remain inconsistent—he tends to stay attached to his man instead of hunting for boards. He’s not going to switch onto guards at a high level. But he knows who he is now. He’ s no longer trying to prove he’s a different kind of player. He’s proving he can excel as himself. 他的缺点仍然存在。他的篮板直觉仍不稳定 - 常常选择死守对位球员，而不是主动卡位 抢篮板。他也无法高效地换防到後卫身上。但现在的他，已经不再试图证明自己能成为某 种「别人期望的球员」。他现在要证明的是 - 自己作为「Jay Huff」这个角色，也可以 打出成绩。 Final Thoughts: Sometimes, Fit Is Everything 结语：有时候，一切只看「合不合」 Jay Huff will never be confused with a franchise-changing player. But in a league that often overlooks specialists, his journey is a reminder that growth can come late, and opportunity can arrive quietly. Jay Huff 永远不会是那种改变球队命运的球员。但在这个常常忽视功能型球员的联盟里 ，他的历程提醒我们：成长可以来得很晚，机会往往也悄然而至。 In a season where the Pacers will be rebuilding on the fly without Haliburton, a guy like Huff might not make the difference between winning and losing—but he might make the difference between a lineup that stagnates and one that survives. 这个赛季 Haliburton 伤缺，溜马必须边打边重建。Jay Huff 这样的球员，也许无法决 定胜负，但他或许能让某些阵容从卡顿变得有活路，从乏味变得有变化。 Sometimes, it’s not about being the star. Sometimes it’s about finally finding the right system, the right coach, and the right team that sees your value. 有时候，重点不是成为明星，而是找到那个愿意看见你价值的系统、教练与球队。 For Jay Huff, Indiana just might be that place. 对 Jay Huff 而言，印第安纳-也许就是那个地方。 - - - - 一些其他介绍 : Crafted NBA 里面 : https://craftednba.com/players/jay-huff 进攻风格最像 Aaron Nesmith / Georges Niang (89) https://i.imgur.com/OKiN84t.jpeg 防守风格最像 Jalen Smith (88) https://i.imgur.com/bF0OYDw.jpeg 总体风格最像 Myles Turner (85) https://i.imgur.com/X8YhjFW.jpeg 奕迅最像轰滚。再来就像他。 https://i.imgur.com/1TpbndI.jpeg 两人的相似处 https://i.imgur.com/Vb59dcz.jpeg 看起来是个穷人版的奕迅。希望能在体系下学好。 灰熊之前的介绍 https://tinyurl.com/2xn78ae3 已经有 welcome to Indiana 的 highlight: 无聊可以看看他的打法能不能无缝接轨。 https://tinyurl.com/3frwvcwa --

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