As I was watching the game last night, I couldn't help but get the feeling that Brooks is holding back from taking a shot whenever he wants. I think that he can take the next step and become an elite scorer. If he were to take some where from 20-25 shots a night, I think we would be much better off. I think that the rockets need to force feed Brooks rather than Ariza. Create opportunities for him to come around picks for a stop and pop. What do you guys think?
I give the overrating of brooks about 40 more games before the Lowry chorus overwhelms him. Not that it wil matter much either way. The Brooks are who we thought they were. They're who we thought they were.
this year, he should shot more and tries to attack the basketball. He isn't built like CP3 so he should relay more on his shootings.
You think he is overated? And Lowry is better? I think they are both pretty good but neither great. DD
I'm not going to put a number on shot attempts -- he shouldn't have to put up 25 or 20+ ... but he needs to have the ball in his hands. It drove me nuts throughout the game yesterday ... watching Ariza bring the ball up, watching Ariza constantly put the ball on the floor and try to iso/dribble penetrate, watching Ariza fail miserably over and over again. Dude, I know you're wearing #1, but someone needs to get it through your thick skull that you're no T-Mac and you cannot do these things you think you can. You are NOT the man. Give the ball to the point guard and know your role, dammit. We all want to see you evolve and expand these aspects of your game, but it isn't going to happen overnight. Know your role! Brooks, for his own part certainly needs to be more aggressive. He needs to shoot without a conscience. McGrady and Yao are not here. He needs to understand that he is the team's #1 option, and there is no excuse for him not to shoot when he is wide open. He needs to know that he is the point guard and it his responsibility to break down the defense and create for himself and others when a set play isn't working. Brooks may not be an all star point guard, but he is still the only player on this roster that is capable of getting into the paint and breaking down a defense at will. That was what killed the Rockets in the second quarter. Ariza trying to go into T-Mac mode and failing miserably. Chuck and Battier watching from the bench certainly didn't help matters either. Oh, and Lowry made some of the same mistakes too. Like watching Landry (was it Landry?) stand at the high post dribbling the shot clock out while trying to find a passing lane to hit someone with the ball until he turned it over. The play has broken down. You run up there and get the ball from him. You are the point guard. Do your job!
QFT. I should add that I'm hoping to see more AB/KL on court together and if that is not happening I'm always choosing AB over KL as our starting PG. Kyle Lowry is a poor man's Rajon Rondo imo. He would certainly flourish in a system where he doesn't need to score a lot. His tough defense and better all-around game is a great complement to the overwhelming offense power provided by those superstars. Even with a healthy Yao and a healthy T-Mac back in 06-07, we were in dire need for another player who created his own offense consistently. How many stars do we have now, zero? Aaron Brooks is and will always be the starting PG for us, with T-Mac back in the line or not. If you somehow land Chris Paul/John Wall that's a different story.
I do not think we have a great player on this current roster. In order to be considered great (in my book) you must have no glaring weakness. I think Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry are both good players, and for what we need right now Aaron Brooks fits the mold. We need a guy that can create scoring on his own, and be able to shoot the ball, as well as slash the defense. He does that all better than Lowry. With Yao and Tmac however (if it ever happens) I believe there is an argument that Lowry should be the starter, however at this point in time I would still rather AB. To the OP, should AB take more shots? Yes and no. We should run more plays to highlight his strenghts, and he should take open opportunities. We should not have him force shots while being covered etc. Our offense falls on the shoulders of Scola, Brooks, and Ariza until T-Mac is back.
25 shots, come on. He has to be more efficient and consistant because he usually plays good basketball for frw minutes or for only one game (like against LA). But he is the best weapon we have. Scola was a complete non factor. So Brooks will have to develop quickly and grow as a leader if we are going to have any chance. And it is a chance for him to introduce himself to the NBA, maybe even make all star team in few years.
On this message board, dramatically. He is what who we thought they were. A nice role player who both creates mismatches but on the same side is vulnerable to them. Not really that much else to say.
I think he is a bit better than that, but he needs to develop further than he is now....we shall see. DD
I think Adelman really needs to give Brooks the green lights to chuck. We really have NO ONE who can create his own shot. I want Brooks chucking or Scola posting.
He'll be good if he doesn't go 0-6 every night.. Brooks is an excellent finisher. If he would have made just two of those threes(which would be 33%<-- less than expected), he would have had 25 points. One more, and the game is tied.
lol what happened to the team concept? i thought with this offense, days of anyone shooting 25+ shots were over?
Lowry was the key to our comeback last night. He was much more efficient and every bit as productive as Brooks. And his defense was superior.
I completely agree that Brooks has gotta look for his shot more often. Too many guards out there can't keep him in front of them.
Brooks is still on everybody's good side, so it's okay for him to get his. McGrady on the other hand, FORBIDDEN.
Brooks taking 25 or even 20 shots a game? If that happens prepare for a FG % in the upper 30s and a 20 something win season (at best). Brooks is not an All Star, he is not even a step below an All Star. I'm not even sold on him being a starting caliber PG for a contending team.
Because they finally found out that there's not enough talent on our team (sans Brooks) for the Princeton offense yet.
While i have and continue to be a brooks supporter, we cannot overlook the fact that lowry had something like 14 pts, and 8 assists last night. Brooks needs to continue to b the started b/c he needs to b the leader on this team that is willing to take the shot instead of just playing team ball and passing until we get a 24 sec violation. The second unit is full of gunslingers so lowry will obviously get more assists with that squad. Both of the players have different styles, and i would agree that brooks needs to look for his shot more, but 20-25??? look at the superstars of this league, they only get 19-22 fga. if brooks was around the 15-17 mark i think that would be perfect for this team.
