He is not the do it all type of player that rondo is, he doesn't rebound very well and we all know his assist numbers are far too low. AB is a scoring guard not a true pass first point guard that Rondo is. Completely different players
brooks will never be a good defensive player because he is too small and skinny. the real question is if he can compensate for it on the offensive end by using his quickness to beat more physical players on the other end, thereby forcing them into a different match-up
I think AB will play in different way if under Popovich... By the day, Lowry is the type of Rondo... Just see rockets how to develop him.
Personally if both develop to their full potential under their current teams, they will be comparable in worth but not style. Despite his skills, I can't see Rondo becoming someone you would bank entire games around night after night and the same goes for Brooks.
oddly enough, i can see him getting that 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 steals but never that 16 assist.
According to Clutchfans, Aaron Brooks is similar to Rajon Rondo Tony Parker mini-Arenas Leandro Barbosa Jason kidd Nate Robinson Damon Stoudemire Devin Harris
What does this hotspots tell you? This is the hotspots for Brooks for road games. The Rockets road record is 20-21. That means when Brooks scored the ball more, the Rockets lost more. Why dont you show Brooks's hotspots for home games? The Rockets home record is 33-8 and Brooks sucked at home games. So, how could the Rockets squeeze 13 more wins at home?
Rondo is somewhat over rated. Brooks has a bigger role on this squad than Rondo has on the celts. Rondo has 4 other players he could give the ball to before he takes the shot, Brooks has 2. Rondo is not asked to be a scoring point guard, Brooks is. The truth of the matter is, Rondo is on a very strong team, with a lot of good individual players. Rondo is not the back bone. Pierce can even run the offense, realistically, Ron nor Yao can. True, when Tmac was on this team, their roles are close, but! our big three have never really played together. I think AB is better than Rondo, but that's only because Rondo really hasn't been tested outside his little big three Celtic bubble...
I am not sure what part of my post led you to believe that I was basing my assessment around one game, but I was not. If you can't see the similarities between a sophomore Aaron Brooks and a rookie Tony Parker, then I don't know what to tell you. I am gonna go ahead and take a wild guess you didn't even watch Tony when he was a rookie when you make a foolish post like this. Do you think Parker came into the league as good as he is now? No, there was a time when the Spurs wanted to dump him for Kidd. It took him a while to find his place within Pop's system, and I see no reason why Brooks can't do the same thing in Adelmans. Parker and Brooks have nearly identical builds, so I don't know what makes you state your first point. Both are speedy, defense lacking, penetrators. Brooks is a better free throw shooter and outside shooter, Parker is a little better at finishing at the rim. The primary advantage Parker has over Brooks right now is his ability to break down defenses and get a good shot near the basket, which is usually the result of a good pnr with Duncan. Brooks will get better at this with more time especially if he develops a pet Pnr play with someone like Scola.
Your assessment might hold water if the percentages were the same but Brooks scored like 15ppg away and 8ppg at home. This doesnt mean that Brooks shot the ball MORE, but he shot it better. How is better shooting EVER a bad thing??? The Rockets were 7-6 away from home with Brooks starting in more or less his current role after T-Mac went down and Alston was traded.
Okay...Brooks has a lot of potential to me. People fail to remember...this is basically his rookie season...so he's going to take his bumps. Things he has to improve on are his decision making especially. If he just improved on that, he'd be vastly better. Hopefulyl his vision gets better. You can't really train and work on these two things...it comes with experience and some guys just know it. As for his defense, he is limited there but just because he's small doesn't mean he can't play defense. Anticipation helps on defense of course and how smart of a defender you can be by scouting your guy. But personally...I don't think he's ever going to be a good defender. Overall I think Brooks will be a solid NBA starter for many years to come. All-star...I doubt it. But so what? Everyone can't be a star or all-star. Guys like Fisher, no one doubts his ability.
This is why the comparisons to Parker: Brooks 40% FG, 36% 3FG, 2 RPG, 3 APG, 1.5 TPG, 11.2ppg Parker 42% FG, 32% 3FG, 2.6RPG, 4.3APG, 2 TPG, 9.2ppg In addition to the similar body style, speed and quickness. Granted, Parker had an entire season of starts, and Brooks only has around 1/3rd. Those numbers on Brooks are slightly better as a starter, with at least 41% FG, 38% 3FG, and 13ppg. Not sure of his APG, TPG, or RPG. Edit: Brooks as a starter: 41% FG, 38% 3FG, 3.7APG, 2.4RPG, 13ppg
