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Why did we even sign Brooks if he isn't going to play?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Swishh, Apr 18, 2013.

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  1. Swishh

    Swishh Member

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    When Harden struggles, since he is our best offensive player, we have nobody else to go to. Lin/Parsons can get us some points, but they aren't that consistent, especially Lin.

    When we signed Aaron Brooks, I was pretty excited. I knew he would be coming off the bench, but I did not know that he would be a bench warmer. I'd argue that Brooks is our 2nd or 3rd best offensive player on the team, and yet McHale benches him. And before anyone says he doesn't know the team's 'system' yet, what's so hard about understanding the Harden iso that is constantly ran?

    Hopefully next year Brooks or a new PG that we get is the starter and Lin is 6th man.
     
    #1 Swishh, Apr 18, 2013
  2. Haymitch

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    Why was this posted in the Dish?
     
    #2 Haymitch, Apr 18, 2013
  3. Pringles

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    Could you imagine the replies he would get from this line? ;)

     
    #3 Pringles, Apr 18, 2013
  4. Haymitch

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    Good point. I now understand.
     
    #4 Haymitch, Apr 18, 2013
  5. jayhow92

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    Brooks only fan?
     
    #5 jayhow92, Apr 18, 2013
  6. Swishh

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    I don't have access to post threads on the main part of the forum.

    And that is just my opinion on Lin. He'd be a great 6th man, I just don't feel he is good enough to be a starter.

    Disregard that last sentence if you wish, I just want to here your guys' thoughts on why Brooks has not been playing.
     
    #6 Swishh, Apr 18, 2013
  7. BigBenito

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    Insurance.
     
    #7 BigBenito, Apr 18, 2013
  8. Pringles

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    Like others mentioned, Brooks was only insurance in case Lin or Beverley got injured.

    Also, Brooks contract is an asset itself. Next season is not guaranteed (team option). We could very well use his 2.5 million dollar contract to make a trade happen. Very underrated and valuable contract.
     
    #8 Pringles, Apr 18, 2013
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    I think there may have been a good reason for that, with all due respect.
     
    #9 Deckard, Apr 18, 2013
  10. iLookOK

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    I actually heard Bill Simmons say that he overheard Daryl Morey saying that it was because of his red blazer. He has yet to suit up.
     
    #10 iLookOK, Apr 18, 2013
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    Yeah pretty much, we can't have Brooks and Harden on the floor at the same time playing too many minutes, not enough defense. If we were trying to go 100% run and gun that'd be perfect but then again if you want someone who can shoot and play defense you might as well play Beverley. He knows the system better than Brooks right now anyways.

    Similar question, why did the Spurs sign Tracy McGrady? Not like they're going to play him much, he can't spot up and shoot, can't play defense and needs to dominate the ball to be effective. At least Brooks can still drive and shoot. Other aspects of his game are still suspect.
     
    #11 c1utchfan925, Apr 18, 2013
  12. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    He is insurance against Lin or Bev getting hurt - good move DM.

    DD
     
    #12 DaDakota, Apr 18, 2013
  13. A_3PO

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    AB is now a washed up scrub. 3rd-string PGs rarely get playing time in the NBA.
     
    #13 A_3PO, Apr 18, 2013
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    1.) Insurance in case of injury
    2.) He allows you to move Lin or Beverly in the offseason without worry about the PG rotation.
     
    #14 larsv8, Apr 18, 2013
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    PG [​IMG]

    and roster

    [​IMG]

    for future [​IMG]
     
    #15 clos4life, Apr 18, 2013
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    mchale fixin to unveil his ultra smallball lineup in the playoffs:

    brooks
    beverley
    lin
    harden
    parsons

    harden will iso'd against ibaka 74 times a game.
     
    #16 pippendagimp, Apr 18, 2013
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    Linsurance
     
    #17 rocketfan21, Apr 18, 2013
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    Yea agreed. Theres no point playing jn the playoffs knowing we would lose.

    /sarcasm
     
    #18 Akim523, Apr 18, 2013
  19. senter

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    wat.

    there's this free thing called "good parenting" and you don't need a silly net
     
    #19 senter, Apr 18, 2013
  20. GoRox2013

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    Washed up scrub? You obviously can't be serious
     
    #20 GoRox2013, Apr 18, 2013
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