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Aaron Brooks: NBA starter, or just another Moochie Norris?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Hottoddie, Jul 20, 2008.

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I'm curious what the consensus is on this board. Do you feel that Brooks can become a starter in this league, or is he destined to remain a backup PG like Moochie? No offense meant towards Moochie, but he was never quite good enough to be a starter.

I love his quickness & enthusiasm, but when he got significant minutes last year, he seemed to be more of a shooter than distributor. Yes, this was his first year, but what's your opinion?

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its still too early. he can be a mooch or if he develops further, can become a baron davis. he really needs to work on the turnovers.

#2 hollywoodo, Jul 20, 2008
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can become a baron davis.
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What? His chances of becoming a Baron Davis type player are slim to none. If I wasn't a Rockets fan I would say none to none.

#3 Shaud, Jul 20, 2008
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If Aaron Brooks can produce consistently the way Moochie did as a backup BEFORE he signed that huge contract, we'd be in a good place.

There was a time (a very short time) when Moochie Norris was regarded as one of the best backup PGs in the league. Then he got fat and lost his speed and shot.

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he can be better than moochie, but i don't think he will ever be a starter in this league for an extended period of time,say more than .5 a season.

#5 rocketshopeful, Jul 20, 2008
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Career backup, who can provide some scoring off the bench. That's about it.

#6 Baqui99, Jul 20, 2008
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Hottoddie said:

I'm curious what the consensus is on this board. Do you feel that Brooks can become a starter in this league, or is he destined to remain a backup PG like Moochie? No offense meant towards Moochie, but he was never quite good enough to be a starter.

I love his quickness & enthusiasm, but when he got significant minutes last year, he seemed to be more of a shooter than distributor. Yes, this was his first year, but what's your opinion?
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A backup PG who likes to penetrate first,then dish at times. At other times he looks to score either by trying to take the ball to the basket or by shooting.
I never thought and still don't see him ever being a starting PG.
I hope he will get better this year but I feel that he will be unable to run a team because he doesn't know how to make an entry pass.

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Career backup imo , he needs to start shooting like he is capable of.
Above 37% from3 , if hge can do that he can be a very valuable backup.

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He should forget about passing or distributing. He should play his game, s small SG. If he can shoot a good percentage in NBA, he is a good backup .

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He should forget about passing or distributing. He should play his game, s small SG. If he can shoot a good percentage in NBA, he is a good backup .
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The problem is, that role is already filled by Luther Head.

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I think we will find out this season what he's made of and whether or not he's capable of being a small off guard.

Adelman would be wise to see what type of production we get with Barry and Brooks on the court at the same time

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If he can become another Moochie, without the big contract, I will be happy. Moochie Norris was much better than he will ever become.

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WNBA said:

He should forget about passing or distributing. He should play his game, s small SG. If he can shoot a good percentage in NBA, he is a good backup .
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I was thinking maybe more like a Monta Ellis.

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Career backup at best imo. He doesn't have what it takes to become a starting PG in this league.

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i think he can start if he becomes a good leader n learns to set up the offense... imo i think he can be a better starter than rafer

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Backup @ best. He doesn't have true PG vision.

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backup. he is way too small to be a SG. head is 6'3 and we know how undersized he is. unless brooks suddenly become allen iverson, he is a career backup at best.

i hope he can be a great backup next yr though.

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There will never be another moochie, and that is mostly a good thing.

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Career backup point guard. I mean i wish he's 6'2", but he is 5'10".

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He has recogonized his need to be more of a true PG and he is working on it. I think he can be a starter in this league for some team.

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