Fact of the matter is, Aaron Brooks & Carl Landry, while having breakout seasons, appear to be budding stars.. but take off the homer glasses of optimism and who's to say they aren't developing into 'productive players on mediocre teams,' a la Abdur-Rahim, Kenny Anderson (I can't believed I chose those players, just the first ones to pop in my head ) Will they turn into deadly 3rd options when we have Yao and ____ (all-star trade Morey's working on) for years to come, or falter without being the focus of their offense? One of the biggest advantages for the Rockets in this injury-plagued season is the opportunity to assess the increased asset value of all our young players, particularly with AB and Carl. Managements' job to plan, assess and move in the direction they feel puts us on the championship path. It's comforting that we have a GM who is exceptional at calculating risk vs. reward and maximizing value. I don't know how you can't think about it this year. This year of all years.
They picked Brooks because there is a reason. Houston is not a talented team and Brooks is carrying this team over NOH and Jazz. And for the records; I wont trade Brooks for Parker, no way. For Deron and Paul I would absolutely do it but that doesnt mean Brooks not gonna be a star one day. I can't believe the lack of trust for the Brooks by Rockets fans. Give Brooks to the Lakers and he'll be the 3rd option behind KOBE and PAU and everyone act Brooks like a bonafide star. Now Say it again with me; that's his first year as a consistent starter and he's tearing it up.
What is he tearing up? He's playing good but I wouldn't say he's tearing it up while he's averaging less than 19 points a game. Nobody is saying that Brooks won't eventually be a star. He may eventually be one but at this point in time, he's not. Oh and by the way Parker's scoring is just a little less than Brooks but you have to consider that he's not the first option like Brooks is. Stats don't always tell the whole story.
how about the 2005 pistons team, then? our team just happens to resemble one of the pistons teams. Ariza is like Prince, looking at size, athleticism, potential Brooks/Lowry is like Billups/Hamilton, consistent shooter or mid-range jumper that can drive to the basket, excellent at the pick & roll. Hayes is like Ben Wallace, an undersized but big defensive center, who rarely contributes offensively other than passing and playing team-ball. and off the bench, we have Landry, who has a role similar to McDyess to me, everyone on the Pistons were stars until the season after 2005. we have that kind of potential, with chemistry that's through the roof. obviously, we need someone like Rasheed Wallace, who can drive, dunk, lay-up, post-up, or shoot from mid-range or 3-ball. to me, that was like a Ron Artest. i wish we can get someone that can play that kind of ball.
