Do you think he would make them contenders again? He would fit in nicely next to Kobe, and Odom who have no trouble dribbling the ball. Defenses wouldn't focus on him, so he would have no trouble playing well for them. Do you see him taking less money to play in LA? Bynum Gasol / Odom Artest / Barnes Kobe / Brown Brooks / Blake Fisher is 37 and he can't keep up with the point guards in NBA. I don't think they should bring him back. They would be smart if they traded him, and a first for a Chuck Hayes type center. It would be interesting if they hired Rick Adelman. Props to Adelman for wanting to come back and coach the Rockets.
I think it's a good fit. Brooks wouldn't have to do as much ball-handling and can focus on what he likes to do: shooting open shots off of double teams.
How do the Fakers sign anyone? They don't have any cap room. And if the CBA introduces a hard cap, they are completely screwed. Of course, Stern will probably find a loophole to keep his golden goose franchise contending when by all realistic measures they should be rebuilding now.
Would be a good move, regardless of what coach they bring in. Keep Fisher to mentor and get rid of Blake. I would not be surprised if they are targeting him after what he did to them in the playoffs. Same reason they're targeting Rick I'm sure.
Exactly. Not to mention Brooks is a restricted free agent. So I fully expect the Suns to match any MLE offer the Lakers make...
I think Kobe would be good for Brooks. I know it sounds . . . strange but . . Kobe would reign in Brooks from some of his worse habits. I think it would make Brooks better. I think that is a benefit of having a solid star . . .a lead horse Here Brooks tried to be the Leader . . . he was not ready yet As a rocket fan . . . Would not like. . . Rocket River
First of all, I think the chances of this are < 1% But saying that happens, im wondering if Kobe wants to throw him under a bus or make the adjustment to handling the ball less. I say this cause sharing the ball isnt one of Kobe's strengths, and it isnt one of AB's either. If AB shoots a high percentage and dishes enough....I can see the Lakers benefiting. Otherwise, not so sure.
What a great idea. That would be a KILLER upgrade for the Lakers And I might become a fan of my most despised team in the league!
If he plays the same way he did for the Rockets this past season, then he would not help the Lakers. If he plays like he has in previous seasons, it would be a huge upgrade for the Lakers.
Despite my hate for Brook's playing style, I agree he would fit and complement the Laker's current roster well. However, their backcourt defense will still be an issue what with Kobe's aging. But there will be a huge improvement in the offense.
lakers win because of defense, brooks has horrible D. I don't see how he would be of use unless an off the bench scorer
We have talked about that in other threads, but it would be a great signing by LA, and then bring in Adelman....yeah, they would be right there again. DD
I don't think the Lakers are in rebuilding mode for at least another year or two. You just have to move one of the three bigs for a more athletic player. Bynum or Pau for Iggy would probably make them a lot better team. They could also do Bynum for Howard and be set for a while. People expecting the Lakers to allow themselves to go into full rebuilding mode anytime soon are going to be very disappointed.
I would suggest Brooks to accept qualifying offer from Suns if he feels he can earn more than MLE contract after a year to play in good health. From what I read around here, Brooks must have been your hero star player at one time who would get much more than MLE. But I still watched Suns games because I love Steve Nash and Grant Hill, and Brooks was terrible in Phoenix. Suns will match MLE offer from Lakers just to not give Brooks to a division rival. But if Brooks takes one year qualifying offer from Suns, he can play for better contract and then go to whatever team for starting position he prefers.
