That's the problem. He's not knocking down those wide open shots. He hasn't been all season. So don't expect them to start falling all of a sudden. And he doesn't need to be taking last-second shots either.
Agreed. Unless Rafer comes back, Brooks should be the starting PG. Bjax is a big spark OFF THE BENCH. He is not a starter. Brooks blew by Williams atleast 5 times. He can break the defense down.
He can break our defense down too and he is another example of a typical one dimension rockets player, he can't shoot(too short) and can't D(too short) and make poor decisions(too stupid?) and just simple lost. Rockets will go to lottery if he is good to start
I don't understand why you are so harsh on a rookie? No one is perfect! Every player has advantage and disadvantage!
start a 5'10'' guy that can't D, can't shoot and don't have a high b-ball IQ? Come on, that's a good recipe to secure future No. 1 pick.
You think he can start a one man fast break every time? He has speed, but when team is determined to cut his driving lane, he has to have that jumper he can rely on. Also there is Tmac. Brooks needs to learn how to play off Tmac. Also he is more of scoring first guard right now. At this rate, I truly believe our best bet is to develop Brooks into a bjax type of player, a bench blur. He is not the answer to our PG. Is Dre Miller availiable next year?
Yes, but u can't teach height and u can't teach IQ... all he can do is dribble. There is something called potential.... and he does not have much.... Look at Luther Head, it's another failure the people didn't want to admit.
I didn't say every single time down the court he has to fast break. He does need a jumper to rely on, but it hasn't been there all season, and there's no reason to expect it now. I would much rather see him drive into the lane & risk getting blocked than dribble out the clock and take a last-second jumpshot.
Actually, I think I have a realistic view of Brooks. His jumpshot is not working, and he is much more effective when he drives to the basket. Is there anything in that statement that is not true?
I said that if he had a choice between driving and taking a jumpshot, at this point in the season, he would have a better chance of scoring if he drove. There's also the option of passing if neither shot is favorable, although he doesn't have a handle on his passing yet.
When he has the chance to score, I don't want to see him dribbling out the clock and then taking a shot 2 ft behind the arc. He does that often. So does Luther Head, Jackson, and McGrady.
You think he is at the level to drive at will? If he does that twice without scoring, his azz will be pined by RA I can guarantee you that. His driving opptunity mostly came on Utah's miss FG and us quick outleting. He drove when their offense wasnt set. Him playing off Tmac is very ineffective if you go back watch the game again. In half court offense, his inability to shoot down wide open shots hurt us. You cant drive when the premiter is open and there is a wall of people in the middle. This is a simple concept. I am done with arguing with you. Go watch the game again.
I'm sure he's already getting an earful about those wide open shots he bricked. I never said he needs to play off McGrady. I never said that he needs to drive into a wall of people every possession. Let me say this one last time. If he absolutely has to take a shot, at this point, I would rather see him drive than take a jumpshot. If he can't do either, he doesn't need to be in there. But apparently you don't understand my point, so we'll leave it at that.
he was knocking them when he came back and play when Rafer got hurt (50FG% 44 3p%), and he knock them in college before he is a good shooter but still a rookie that hasn't play enough. Brooks is getting better and better as the playoff progress. He will be so ready next season he will be scare. teams will need to go and match his speed, because he is a blur. Go Aaron
You can't teach speed either, and Brooks has it. I think Brooks has a good bball IQ. Otherwise, he wouldn't break Utah's defense many times. I think many people didn't realize what Brooks means to the rockets this season. In fact, when the rockets struggled in the first half of this regular season, Brooks was put in the rotation (tmac was injured) and gave us fresh air and the rockets started to win games. Do you remember that Denver' 2OT game? In addition, when the rockets struggled after the 22 streak, Brooks was put in the rotation again (rafer was injured) and the rockets started to win again! Actually, tonight he almost help the rockets win again. Do you think those things are all coincidence? I think it is not.
I agree. I know he can shoot, but his shot hasn't been reliable all season. Some days, he'll shoot lights out, and other days, he bricks everything. I know he will get better with more playing time.
