Yes it helps but Artest has been coming off the bench, so it is really just AB with the same starting unit from last year, and doing a much better job. Look, I know you think Alston should start, but I honestly do not believe you are naive enough to think he is actually a better starter than Brooks. I understand starting Rafer because people think he would struggle on the bench and the only way to keep him effective is to start him, and yank him when he struggles (about 70% of the games he plays), I get that, but there is no way anyone with a realistic view can discount how much better AB is running the show. It is right there for everyone to see, the team has been much more efficient under Brooks. Brooks > Rafer DD
In a tight ballgame where every possession counts, getting maximum efficiency is *way* more important than running a set play. That's why fast breaks are so important ... you get a high percentage scoring opportunity before the defense sets. A set play is usually much less efficient but you have no choice if the defense is set. Having a player like AB, like Chris Paul, etc. give one the opportunity to probe for a high percentage shot before running a set play.
setting up the pre-set offense= dumb,static,predictable offense= even the worst PG can do = fit Rafer's skill level= JVG boring, dragging and losing offense. Creating offense by reading defense= good offense = a real PG's job = Brooks job =something Rafer can never do Rafer can not even create for his own shots......what a PG is that?
I believe you are also referencing "Early offense" basically a quality shot before the defense gets set.....not necessarily a break, just a good shot. DD
even adelman has said that brooks needs to be on the floor more. That doesn't mean make brooks the starter and give him 40 minutes. You guys are arguing apple and oranges.
v3.0, I don't mean to be mean, but please take this in the spirit that it is intended. Do you play basketball at a competitive level? Do you coach basketball?
you guys are lucky I'm typing this from my phone. Otherwise I'd be slapping some sense into the brooks nuthuggers. More to come later. Northeast, your question is laughable. I've seen and heard ex ball players make the stupidest comments. And I guess you going to post your bball resume? Were you the coach for the jv team?
I was wondering if you understood what it means to run the offense in basketball ... from a first hand point of view. And by the way, there is can be a huge difference in perspective between playing and coaching. Look, I don't want a fight. We're both Rockets fans. We want the Rockets to succeed. I think the best way for the to succeed is to play AB primarily. You apparently disagree. We've discussed our understanding of the situation and we can't seem to find common ground. So let's agree to disagree.
Just want clarity, I believe you said you thought Rafer should start because he would not be very good with the 2nd unit. That is a decent position and one I understand, I just happen to disagree with it, because of a lack of data. DD
To diminish Rafer at this point and give AB the majority of the minutes is not going to help the Rockets in the long run this season. One day AB will be an entrenched starter but it's not going to happen anytime soon.
Apparently 3 + seasons of Rafer isn't enough for some people. I'm not sure V3.0 realizes what a pg is supposed to do or what it means to run the offense in bball, he just tries to be contrarian I guess just for the sake of disagreeing.
I guess you guys are more qualified then Adelman also, cause Rafer is back to his starter role. Quick turn in your resumes to Morey and Les, they've been waiting on you guys to replace Adelman! And yes I know what a PG is suppose to do, it's the exact opposite of what Francis did in his career.
