"If you ask me about our execution when they were fronting him, it was awful," Adelman said. "It's really hard to understand. We talk about it time after time after time and we continue to be in the wrong spots. If we don't get to the right spots initially, the clock's running down and now you're in trouble. I guess that the above talk has something with Brooks. I saw Adelman talked with Brooks with a unhappy face during the time out. Brooks who does not know how to make a good decision as a point guard will cost the rockets' some games. Lowry is better than Brooks overall, but he refused to shoot the ball even he is open, that is a problem too.
I wouldn't say Lowry is better then Brooks overall. From all I've seen, the two are pretty equal, Lowry has yet to show the same level of speed or scoring ability that Brooks has, while Brooks hasn't been able to consistently show Lowry's court vision and decision making. Given that Brooks before this season had barely half a season worth of experience in the backup role, I still expect much greater things from him down the road.
i agree he should try and score more, he has really been frustrating me when he tries to make some ridiculous play and fails
From both players. I always hated how people think you can't be for two players who play the same position. Last I checked Brooks is a Rocket, as is Lowry. It shouldn't be that difficult to understand the differences of what they offer the team, OR the differences in what each is asked to do in their respective role in the offense. But never underestimate the ignorance of some "Basketball fans".
The biggest weakness of Lowery is his shooting. His % may be pretty good, but that's because he only take open shots or drive to the basket. On the other hand, his defense and passing are much better than Aaron. All things considered, I think they should be getting about the same pt with Aaron starting, at least this year. We can go far if Aaron hits his 3pt or use his speed to get past the defenders and Lowry comes in to lock down the other team's pg and drive to basket/pass to open teammate. In other words, if our pgs maxmize their strength and avoid their weakness.
the problem with Lowry and his defense is that he did not lock down any elite PGs in games. If defense is Lowry's only strength, that sucks for him and Rockets. Lowry's real strength is his FTA, yet he did not show it on court. I hope he can figure it out in playoffs.
This is the main reason why I have to question why Lowry is not starting. Even Morey has mentioned that they got Lowry because of his ability to draw fouls. If that is the case, the faster the Rockets get into the bonus, the better it is for the entire team. If Lowry can get a couple of fouls in the first minutes of each quarter that means: * increase amount of free throws for Yao (which is ALWAYS a good thing) * more rest for Yao (more free throw shooting means break in the action) which means more playing time (which is ALWAYS a good thing). * the opposing defense must play with less aggressiveness overall for the rest of the quarter (which is ALWAYS a good thing) In short, I think the ability to get into the bonus quicker every quarter FAR SURPASSES the spacing that Lowry can't create because of his lack of outside shooting.
When/if Lowry is ready to take over the starting role he will. My money says he is starting at the beginning of next year if the PG situation is the same. Its just too close to the play-offs to be switching the rotations around like that. Had the trade been made in December Lowry might have taken that mantle from Brooks.
As a starter since Alston left, Brooks is shooting 41.1% only on 11.3 attempts. He does have a respectable 3 pt shooting percentage at 38.7% though.Because of his strength and body type, AB's layups got blocked way too easily. 41% shooting is the worst among all west playoff team starting PGs, yet AB's shot attempts is much higher than Kidd and Fisher, on par with Nash and Billips. I don't see why AB should shoot more instead of less.
Im starting to think maybe Aaron Brooks was meant to be a backup. I refuse to believe it yet because it is just too early. I was so high on Brooks earlier in the season, but ever since weve gotten Lowry he's just so much more poised. Yeah he cant shoot at all, but he's a better defender and I think he may even run the offense better. There are times when Im calling for Lowry to come in the game, hardly am I ever saying we need to get Aaron in there. And thats not right. Aaron needs to get his **** together.
I say make Brooks shoot more but, not OVER shoot. I would really like to see nailing down 3's during the playoffs.
You compare stats of a player who hasnt even started half a season's worth of games to seasoned veterans and all-stars?? Then again, Kidd and Fisher are probably the 4th or 5th option on their respective teams. Brooks is number 3 or 4. Scola shoots a higher percentage, but you cant just give him the ball and say "here, shoot 50%". Ask me who is a better "shooter" and I say Brooks over Kidd. His consistency will get better. Its all about confidence, and Brooks will be fine in that regard. If you were to take away Brooks' penetration shots, I imagine his FG% is near 50 with 38% from 3. Speaking of Kidd, remember that commercial in his early years talking about how he could rebound, pass, defend?? Well, the one thing he could not do was shoot the ball. He evened missed the shot and said something like "Did I mention I could rebound?" Now look at him. He is a solid shooter. He worked hard, got better, and gained confidence.
because Brooks is on a team without superstars, without offensive weapons, without playmakers. our PG has to shoot, a lot. period. it is the same reason why Rafer is not a good fit for this team and why Lowry can not start.
I think he should shoot more, but that would mean moving him to the backup, and having Lowry start. Which...I'm ok with. Not sure if Brooks would be ok with that though.
I'm reluctant to enter any more Brooks discussion. But for me, it's pretty simple. AB needs make better decisions and quicker decisions. It's not about shoots more or shoot less. He should shoot when open shots are there in stead of driving into 3 defenders plus Yao and get blocks or having nowhere to go. He should make quick decisions to pass it to Yao or swing the ball. His dribbling between his legs while in a state of indicision kills Rockets offense.
You are contridicting yourself. OK, so AB started half a season is an excuse for shooting badly, but half a season becomes a reason to shoot even more? There is no logic behind that. Brooks shouldn't be Rockets # 3 option unless he can shoot over 45% or he's wide open. Top 3 should be Yao, Artest and Scola/Landry. Say whatever you say about Kidd, but he has shot lighs out since he went to Dallas, yet he still put finding open teammates as his first priority. Brooks need to do the same, not the other way around.
Yao is a superstar, Artest, Scola, Landry, Wafer etc are offensive weapons. Even Battier can shoot better than AB. Get the fact straight. AB has to shoot sometimes just because he is not able to find the righ guy at the right spot to shoot, it's bad offense that he is in a position that he has to shoot , not that he shoots more is a good thing for Rox. A 41% shooter has to shoot more is never a good thing for team offense. Face it, AB shoots the worst among west playoff team starting PGs, he has the lowest assist number per game, has the lowest assist/TO ratio, runs the team worst, and by far the worst defender among them. Those are FACTS.
