The USA Summer team didnt pick up Oden, Beasley, or Al Thorton or many other players either.. it was based on need and they wanted a 3 point shooter like Head, which is the only thing hes good @.
That rumor came from the draft that we got Brooks in. I said "Name another team that is interested in Brooks right now." Now thats funny. Not trying to bust youre brooksball just dissagree with you. Like you as a poster and fellow Rockets fan.
Big time fail. I am a Brooks fan, yes, but I am a far bigger Rockets fan. I actually grew up in Silver Spring near Francis and followed him at the Univ of MD. When I moved to Houston in 2002, he was the main reason I started following the team. At this point, I am a full-fledged Rockets fan. I watched Brooks during last year's Summer League and joined the forum around that time. That is the main reason I created this ID. I am not even that big of a Brooks fan. I'm a much bigger McGrady or Yao fan if we want to pick individual players.
They picked Brooks over Head last year and Brooks hadn't even begun his rookie season. Brooks isn't the only player that didn't return from last year, either.
Actually that aught to tell you something. They had Brooks last year but chose Head over Brooks this year. Hmmmmm? Scratches head. Light goes on.........Head>Brooks! :smile:
Just because it isn't out in public of who has inquired doesn't mean he was not asked about. Only when a team wants the player openly out of their team do they "put him on the trading block" Its frivolous to argue that point though because you already have your mindset that brooks is better than head. As a matter of fact I'm still a big fan of brooks but he hasnt shown much to put him ahead of head at this point.
It's hard to say. Head is a good 3pt shooter, clearly. At the same time, Brooks did win the 3pt shoot out in college and isn't bad himself. Plus, given that they both have PG body types, Brooks is the only one of the two that actually has the potential to play PG in the NBA. When Head plays, there are usually two minis on the court and Head gets abused when he has to cover the other team's 2 guard. Brooks can at least try to deal with the PG. Yes, he was getting schooled by most PGs on the defensive end last year but at least there is some chance he can use his quickness at some point to make up for some of his size issues and learn to play team defense. Head isn't going to become a PG or grow 3 inches.
After a bad playoff performance of course they are. Head became the reason why we didn't advance. It had nothing to do with Yao not being out there
You mean after 2 consecutive years of piss poor playoff performances and a lack of improvement in other areas of his game. It's not that I don't want to believe in Head. It's just that after 3 seasons of watching every single minute of just about every single game, it is painfully apparent that this guy just can't cut it. I honestly don't see him as NBA material.
Brooks just came off a lousy game the other day in Summer League. Yes, that is just Summer League but it is fresher in people's minds. Sure, he played much better in Game 2. I also think you are underestimating voters (well, maybe not). Personally, my opinion of Head has little to do with his playoff performances. I place much greater value on the countless regular season games I watched him play. I just see too many weaknesses in his game at this point.
I completely agree with you to a point. Brooks hasn't done anything either. So this argument is semi-pointless.
Luther Head started off his career as a mediocre bench player and hasn't improved much since. Aaron Brooks started his career as not good enough for the NBA, and has improved to barely good enough for the NBA. If AB keeps progressing at the current rate, he'll be better than Luther Head in 5 years or so.
Let's do a strengths/weaknesses comparison. Luther Head Strengths: 1. Great spot-up 3pt shooter 2. Very coachable, disciplined, tries to play within the team concept 3. That backdoor cut he uses judiciously after passing into the post Weaknesses: 1. Undersized SG, PG body type but can't play PG 2. Poor overall passing skills (he is decent at passing into the post but makes his share of blunders there, too) 3. Very poor at creating his own shot and driving to the basket (not talking about the backdoor cuts w/out the ball that he is very good at) 4. Poor at finishing fast breaks (I've seen too many David Wesley type finishes here) 5. Non-existent mid-range game (likely due to weakness #3) 6. Since he can't play PG, he is a natural liability on the defensive end when he is forced to guard the opponents' 2 or 3 7. Playoff choker 8. Ball stopper (when he gets the ball and goes into that "triple threat" stance I usually gag, it's a joke because he is in no way a triple threat, rather a single threat) 9. Very mediocre ball-handling skills, at best 10. Average FT shooter (improved a lot last season, not that it matters since he rarely gets to the line) Aaron Brooks Strengths: 1. Has a PG body and can play PG 2. Lightning quick 3. Excellent ball-handling skills 4. Large hands and long wingspan 5. Solid 3pt shooter 6. Likes to get to the basket and can beat his man off the dribble (needs to prove he can do it consistently at this level while finishing in, and over, traffic or getting to the line) 7. Very good FT shooter 8. Can create his own shot because of strengths #2 and #3 Weaknesses: 1. Small frame, easily outmuscled by opposing PGs at this point 2. Questionable floor general, leadership skills (can he do what Alston does best?) 3. Questionable ability to create for others (has made some brilliant passes but not often enough, gets caught in the air at times) 4. Hasn't proven he belongs in the NBA yet Please modify or add to this list.
Brooks has more potential; he is faster, can shoot, and pass the ball. Head on the other hand should never try an assist because he is a turnover machine when he tries -- but Head is a decent NBA baller; he shoots the ball relatively well, especially from the 3 point line. Brooks was excellent in parts last season, but he just didn't seem to have the endurance near the end. He just needs to work on his conditioning. Let's not forget that because he wore out, the Rockets needed to go out and get Bobby Jackson. Hopefully we can see some more out of Aaron Brooks this season. Until then, Luther is the better baller.
At the moment, both players are not doing well. Head went MIA during the playoffs and so was AB. During the season, Head was slightly better than AB. However, AB is just entering into his second year so he is still unproven. Head on the hand, is a senior and a confirmed MIA guy during playoffs. So at this moment, Head is better but doesn't mean Brooks is worse than him. AB is still unproven and should be given more chances.
