Here's a thread on LakersGround.net concerning Dereck Fisher titled "Dereck Fisher, You Have Just Been Replaced (by Shannon Brown)" by a guy named JUST-MING. There are those who would like it if Fisher would be suspended for the rest of the series, or if someone would injure him in practice, etc. so they could see the likes of Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar playing a lot more. I think that Laker fans as a whole feel that Brooks will just abuse Fisher quite a lot in this series. http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=86833
That's the problem with Brooks. When he have an off shooting or scoring night, he's useless. That's why he needs to develop his passing and creating shots for others.
I have said this all along before this series started, this Rockets team would not have a chance against the Lakers, UNLESS Brooks plays at the top of his game, he and Lowry are the only advantage the Rockets has over the Lakers. So far this series, he played well in game 1 & 4, and the Rockets won both games. I know it's frustrating to watch Brooks at times, but what do you expect from a 2nd year player who came in as an late first round draft pick? He is not a lottery pick, neither billed as a team saver, or starting PG in his first few years. He is just a young PG with tremendous quickness, great shooting touch. He would not even get to start had TMac was not out, then Alston would still be here. As Morey said that Brooks is still young, there's a lot of growing pain coming along with it. He can only gives you ONE good game out of 3 right now, which is not enough against the Lakers. If he can give the Rockets 1 out of every 2, then the Rockets will have a chance.
That's what I thought. Brooks is flat out a better player when he's not trying to defer to Yao or anyone. He's just not a good fit for Yao. Looking ahead to the future, Yao is still going to be a major force within our offense. So what's the solution? I think going forward, Yao will average less minutes a game, which should benefit AB. Also, I think Lowry, who's a better fit for Yao should start, while AB comes in while Yao goes to the bench.
Brooks problem is not shooting, but his lack of aggressiveness from time to time, especially when he miss a couple shoots. If he has Lowry's determination, he would have been an all-star in this league. Due to his height, Brooks cannot make easy pass while standing, or dribbling around, he needs to get into the lane, cause defense to collapse, then make the pass. When he stays aggressive, he was able to create opens & get the ball to his teammates, which showed in game 1 & 4. But when he becomes hesitating, he stays around outside, which reduces his effectiveness, because he is the only one the Rockets have who can break the defense, create open for his teammates.
Kinda agree. Yao and AB don't fit well. One is the fastest guy in NBA, one is the slowest, they don't match.
by position, ab is still our weakest link. why be surprised that we blew out the lakers? of course we were going to, when our weakest link becomes a strong point for one game.
Nah, Shane makes up for it by allowing our defense to play more honest on the other players on the Lakers by not having to run doubles at Kobe.
What do you all think of Aaron's chances of having a good game Tuesday if Phil Jackson continues to keep using Fisher like he is as opposed to using him less and going with the likes of Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar a lot more? I would like his chances a lot. Laker fans sure want to see that happen. One Laker actually said that Phil Jackson is a stubborn mule and can't make adjustments to save his life. I would say that if Aaron puts on another good performance Tuesday only because of Phil Jackson continuing to stick with Fisher, then I would say that Phil was just messing around. I personally think that Brooks will have more difficulty in dealing with the likes of Brown and Farmar if those two played more collectively than Fisher.
LOL, why does those "I'm the best thing since sliced bread" all talk in the same tone. This thread has run 30 pages. I don't know if you even learn others position. First, People getting frustrated with his inability to run the offense most of the time, inexperience doesn't invalidate criticism and a better way to run the team in CURRENT situation. Second, Steve Nash? Urgh, whatever.
IF AB replicates this game to Tuesday game we will have a chance and on top of that Ron ROn had an off game and we still won.. Shane needs to to bring the same swagga too.
Man imagine if Brooks played for Phoenix. He would probably average almost 20ppg. It's clear that Yao might be the person holding back AB's potential. He is most effective when is he able to freelance and run the open court. If you insert Yao Ming into the lineup, than that speed Aaron brings is difficult to utilize.
actually if that's the case, he can play to his potential being the 6th man in Houston, only better, since his teammates play defense.
You do realize Steve Nash did not start until his 3rd year in the NBA and was considered a backup PG until he got traded to Dallas.
We are not looking for a traditional PG, that is not what Rick Adelman's read and react offense requires. It is not about assists it is about forcing the D to rotate to cover for his quickness... UGH, why do I even bother. DD
