This was what I was saying during last season's playoff series and during the offseason: Brooks, by and large, cannot be the Rockets' point guard. The Rockets have got to play towards his strength and that's his scoring ability. I don't mind him taking the most shots on this team at all but to give him the responsibility of scoring the majority of the teams' points AND to distribute the ball is too much to ask. Why, do you think, the back court combo of Lowry and Brooks worked so well? Lowry came in and was determined to find the open man. He came in and did what point guards are supposed to do. This benefitted Brooks since it let him slip into a shooting guard role so he didn't have to worry about doing point guard duties. Granted, a Lowry/Brooks backcourt isn't going to work for long periods of time (i.e. a whole game) but having that combo PLUS a shooter on the wing like a Budinger or Ariza is the best way to go. Let Brooks does he what he does best (score) and let Lowry does what he does best (distribute the ball)
He sucked in the 2nd quarter when Brooks left....when Brooks was in...WITH Lowry we were better. Lowry without finishers is not good. DD
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/6689731.html With the Warriors expected to often go with a small backcourt, playing Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry together, the Rockets will likely play their point guards, Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry, together tonight. They might have to, anyway. “If you look at the makeup of our team, we're going to have to play those two guys together a lot whether the matchups are good or not,” coach Rick Adelman said. “They are our two best people to break people down. We did it last year in the playoffs against (Portland) … and certainly (tonight) we're going to see that a lot. They're our two best playmakers. We have to get them in the game, regardless of size.”
Any point guard needs scorers and finishers to be effective right? The fact of the matter is, the team Lowry had on the court in the 2nd quarter was Andersen/Hayes Ariza Battier Budinger/Landry Three out of 6 can't create anything Two out of 6 played their very first NBA game The other was in his own world for most of the night Lowry can produce if you have players (i.e. Brooks) that he can pass to. I'm willing to bet we will see more Brooks/Lowry/Budinger (and maybe even throw Andersen in there) on the floor together this season. Lowry at the 1 Brooks at the 2 Budinger at the 3
Agreed, but I think that is why they favor Brooks starting, he is not dependent upon others as Lowry is.... I like em both, just wish one of them was 6'5". DD
all i know is anyone is better than ariza at creating his shot. our best team offense lineup is probably: Lowry Budinger Battier Scola Hayes
As I said before, the biggest problem of Brooks, it is his inconsistency. Last regular season, he had about one third good shooting games. In playoffs, he improved his consistency, about half of games were good shooting. I hope he is able to keep his consistency (good shooting of half games) this season.
Somewhere along the line, it may take weeks, months or even years but Lowry needs to start over Brooks. Brooks can be as fast and high scoring as he wants, he's not a PG and not a great assist man. Let him be the primary scorer off the bench, he's suited for that role.
I'll be fine with Brooks shooting 25+ but only when T-Mac comes back. At least, we will have someone to help run the offense. Kind of hard to run the offense when your starting PG is taking the most shots. This is where T-Mac's play making skills can really help. I always thought Brooks is a better scorer anyways. We just need someone to set things up while we have Brooks run a muck on the court.
I still think Brooks massages the ball a bit too much on some possessions. Looking directly at Scola trying to getting position for 12 seconds, then Scola sets a pick and Brooks darts into the paint. Absolutely no different than a Steve Francis iso play. I say get different look than Ariza and Battier in the same lineup. Get Chase in at the 2 guard, bring in Rashad McCants or something.
I've been saying that Brooks is a smaller Francis with a better jumper. Both are better scorer than passers and have ability to break down their man. I seen Brooks dribble dribble dribble jumper just like Stevie use to do. Although, Francis was the better finisher but Brooks is the better shooter so it cancels out. Say hello to Francis-lite. Stevie fans rejoice, we get a younger, quicker, and a better shooting version of Stevie Franchise. I shall call him Aaron Franchise.
BUT...BUT...what about sharing the ball? that's how you win right? gotta let ariza and shane have a chance to create no? taking 25 shots is not conducive to winning basketball no?
The only thing I will say about Brooks, is that he proved he can dish the ball effectively. His penetration and dish did get our players some of the easier baskets.
brooks played well yesterday. if he had made some of his 3pt shots, it would have been a different game.
I think Brooks have to be able to nail his open 3's. 0-6 is no good for someone who is going to take 20-25 shots a night.
but a player may have to do it if you dont' have the pieces right? right now, brooks may have to do it. tracy had to do it when he had rafer/luther/bobby. when he returns from his injury his year, he won't.
