I think Lowry should start based on this game. Here are the reasons why: 1. Aaron Brooks is getting abused by elite guards. He can't guard. 2. Aaron Brooks don't have the IQ of Lowry when it comes to decision making. 3. Aaron Brooks are not nearly as good a passer as Lowry. 4. Aaron Brooks don't see the floor like Lowry. Lowry see the play develope before it even happened and pass the ball before the play even develope. That is a true skills of an elite PG.
Certainly if anyone were to start out of Lowery and Brooks than Lowery should be starting although it is only a few games since Brooks was put in starter's roll. It is going to take some time for acclimation. He has got to get better at crunch time he just seems lost at the end of a close game. Brooks needs to come off the bench because he can score and Lowery is a pass first guy and only shoots when he drives to the basket plus he plays better defense than Aron.
Yes, someone also think that Rafer is a allstar point guard, but Morey does not think so, and traded him for Lowry for a upgrade.
Lowry should definitely start against strong point guards. I'd rather lose some shooting (which is made up somewhat by better passing) than get abused by DW/CP3/Wade/Parker/etc.
I agree. Lowry matches up well against big, strong PG's. He can defend and get the ball to Yao in the post. He also thinks before he drives, passes.
I predict Lowry will take over the starting position. Defensively, he's better than Brooks in almost every respect: - he fights through screens better with his strength, tenacity and willingness to take contact which is crucial considering the Rox weakness at defending the high pick and roll - he has quicker hands on the defensive end - he's more tenacious one on one, though the downside is its lead to more fouls but he can correct this easily - he is a better rebounder with his strength and just overall nose for the ball - he's better on double teams against post players because of his quicker hands - Hollinger says that according to stats he draws more offensive fouls than all other guards except Derek Fisher Offensively, Brooks is a superior 3 point shooter (35%) and he is a more quick though Lowry is not far behind. I'd say they are pretty evenly matched at finishing around the rim. Lowry's biggest advantage is drawing fouls and getting to the line. The Rocket's have a great FT percentage but don't draw many fouls so Lowry's ability to draw fouls both on the offensive and defensive side of the ball is a big plus to the team as it will allow them to get to the line more where they usually excel. Brooks is more of a shooting guard and Lowry is more of a point guard with better vision and awareness. Finally, Lowry is only 22 years old and a young 22, he won't be 23 until March. He's had only one full NBA season just like Brooks though Aaron is 24. Lowry's shooting form looks fine and he shot for a high percentage in college. If he improves his jump shot, he will definitely be the starter. Even if he doesn't, I think he still takes over as the starter. Either way, the Rafer/Lowry trade was a great deal for Rox. Rafer's at the end of his career. Lowry is just beginning and with his mentality and youth, he will only get better. Brooks is better suited off the bench anyway. He can be the sparkplug off the bench like a Bobby Jackson and lead the uptempo change of pace of the second unit.
There's a reason Brooks never started over Rafer, now we are seeing why. I think Lowry will take more and more 4th quarter minutes.
after the utah game, brooks' days as a starter is numbered in my mind, if it hasn't ended already. not saying he's soft or folds under pressure, but against a tough defense ab is too indecisive. when his shots ain't fouling, he's near clueless. and his frame ain't exactly ideal to draw fouls under the hoop, especially in the playoffs when the calls are tight. let him play from the bench, don't make him worry too much about playmaking and stuff, just use his speed and shooting to be a spark off the bench - that would be the best way to max out his strength. lowry is just kinda the opposite. he's competitive but level-headed (quite impressive for a youngster), and he seems to play better with yao. hope adelman can overcome his "loyalty" and ego and make changes before the playoffs come around.
AB thrives on confidence.. more like a T-Mac kinda guy.. if he is confident.. he has really good games.. if not. there we have problems.. that's why i think Morey already hinted that Lowry might start for us.. and i agree with your points ibm...
confidence applies to every player. i remember when lowry was introduced, morey at the press conf. said something to the effect that he thought lowry would be as good as ab and he'd leave the issue of who'd start to coach adelman. was that a hint?
I think the fact that Lowry has been the PG in the game in several of the last few fouth quarters may be hinting at somehting. AB just seems more apt at being a scoring threat than running the offense. He's a good passer and all, but the team often doens't know what he's doing. I would support a change.
I think Adelman's going to use the two PGs in a platoon fashion, much like he uses Scola and Landry. Scola continues to start despite Landry finishing many of the games, with both getting good minutes. I'd rather have Brooks starting and giving the team an offensive burst, with Lowry's minutes depending on matchups with opposing PGs. And while Brooks may not have fared well against Deron Williams yesteryday, I attribute much of it to fatigue than ability. After all, he has proven himself against other top PGs in previous games.
i agree. start brooks and decide minutes as the game goes and who is hot and how the matchups are working. Dont forget AB has lit it up in some games and saved us, but when he is not on and being abused on the defensive end, give the minutes to Lowry. I think we have a good combo that gives us flexibility. Also, neither are veterans who will get a** hurt if they dont play the 4th or get the most minutes. I see a bright future.
Replacing Brooks with Lowry in the starting lineup is the best way to go when we are in the playoffs. Mainly because Brooks is a shoot-first PG. He takes shots away from our other starters. Plus we already have enough scoring punch in the starting lineup. Bringing Brooks off the bench will add a scoring punch with Landry & Wafer (chucks a little too much). Plus this way Yao will get more shots, as will Scola.
