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nba.com Rick Kalma Blog has high praise for Brooks tonight

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Another point guard brought me out of my chair several times during the Mavericks-Rockets game and his name was NOT JJ Barea. His name was, and is, Aaron Brooks. (It's about time the sports world got an Aaron Brooks who doesn't turn the ball over every time he touches it.
I don't know where Brooks figures into Houston's rotation with Rafer Alston and Mike James ahead of him on the depth chart, but this stud out of Oregon has game...MAJOR game.

In addition to scoring a game-high 28 points on 9-of-18 shooting overall (4-of-8 from deep, 6-of-6 from the line), Brooks dropped seven dimes, grabbed four rebounds, and although he was not credited with a block, he had an incredible block on Brandon Bass...with his elbow. And in case you don't know these players' dimensions, Bass is 6-8, 240, and Brooks is 6-1, 160.

Brooks is flat-out nasty and there isn't a doubt in my mind that he'll be breaking people down in the NBA for years to come. He is explosive in driving to the hoop, he has great court vision, he's a fiery competitor, and his jumper is effortless from 25 and in.

Thankfully, I get the chance to call another one of Brooks' games over the weekend, at which point the love affair shall grow...
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More about brooks on this blog...
http://my.nba.com/forum.jspa?forumID=400024927

Pretty good to hear praise from outsiders

#1 shoes529, Jul 12, 2007

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Brooks is a stud in the making guys..

#2 Mehdi, Jul 12, 2007
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*knock on wood* but didn't JL3 perform pretty well last summer as well? That's all I'll say because I hope Brooks pans out.

#3 steddinotayto, Jul 12, 2007
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i like rick and respect his opinion. glad he thinks so highly of brooks.

#4 xomox, Jul 12, 2007
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The haunting sounds of Yo-Yo Ma to my ears.

Can't wait to watch the game replayed on NBATv tomorrow.

#5 pollaxt, Jul 12, 2007
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Rick Kamla said:

It's about time the sports world got an Aaron Brooks who doesn't turn the ball over every time he touches it.
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That's a funny comment to make after watching him commit 9 turnovers in 33 minutes.

#6 durvasa, Jul 12, 2007
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durvasa said:

That's a funny comment to make after watching him commit 9 turnovers in 33 minutes.
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Some of those turnovers weren't completely Aaron's fault. His teammates weren't able to hold onto the ball and Brooks ended up with the TO. I can think of at least one to Landry and one to Harris that went that way.

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Kamla compared him to AI during the game. Methinks he went overboard.

#8 JaWindex, Jul 12, 2007
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Wait, Brooks is 6'1'' now? He sure grows fast.

#9 Carl Herrera, Jul 12, 2007
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pollaxt said:

The haunting sounds of Yo-Yo Ma to my ears.

Can't wait to watch the game replayed on NBATv tomorrow.
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Im not sure but the games are usually archived on nba.com under Summer League. Im checking now to see if its up already

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I only got to watch the first summer league game, but Brooks looks like he has terrific court vision. I believe he is leading the summer league in assists per game average.

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wreck said:

Im not sure but the games are usually archived on nba.com under Summer League. Im checking now to see if its up already
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Its not up yet under NBA broadband but some other games from tonight are. hopefully it wont take long to upload

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steddinotayto said:

*knock on wood* but didn't JL3 perform pretty well last summer as well? That's all I'll say because I hope Brooks pans out.
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there is a huge difference

jl3 isnt good in the nba because he can't shoot and he never passes

brooks is a great shooter and a great passer, i think his talent will carry.

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I think Brooks' game converts REALLY well to the NBA. The problem with summer league stars like Moochie and Lucas is that while they can run a team adequately, they don't have the pure speed/athleticism or ability to create for themselves against NBA competition. With Brooks' speed he is practically unguardable and has great range with a quick release. Add to that his baller mentality and ability to find teammates and you have a potential starting PG.

Great pick.

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JaWindex said:

Kamla compared him to AI during the game. Methinks he went overboard.
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for as young as brooks is, i don't think it is a bad comparison. and it's one that i have made already.

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Mack said:

I only got to watch the first summer league game, but Brooks looks like he has terrific court vision. I believe he is leading the summer league in assists per game average.
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Guess who lead the summer league in assists per game, last year?

Summer League assists leader 2006
John Lucas 7.6

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yaoluv said:

there is a huge difference

jl3 isnt good in the nba because he can't shoot and he never passes

brooks is a great shooter and a great passer, i think his talent will carry.
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Lucas was three times the passer and floor leader at OSU that Brooks was at Oregon. Brooks is most certainly a better shooter, though.

#17 weslinder, Jul 12, 2007
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Ronny said:

I think Brooks' game converts REALLY well to the NBA. The problem with summer league stars like Moochie and Lucas is that while they can run a team adequately, they don't have the pure speed/athleticism or ability to create for themselves against NBA competition. With Brooks' speed he is practically unguardable and has great range with a quick release. Add to that his baller mentality and ability to find teammates and you have a potential starting PG.

Great pick.
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I agree. People keep comparing Brooks to Lucas but what they don't realize is that Brooks is more explosive. Did Lucas ever dunk in a game in college?

#18 Nelly, Jul 12, 2007

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Guys, Brooks is the real deal... Those turnovers are so misleading because landry and others were so far below him in talent and the balls literally bounced off their chest.

Brooks showed he is a leader on the court, he showed he can shoot, pass, and get to the basketball.

If you saw Lucas at all in last years summer league and then watched Brooks this year in his two games you would know easily that Lucas isn't in Brooks league.. I think we have somthing special in Brooks and Kamla who I'm a HUGEEEE fan of agree's 100% which makes me feel alot better.

DW DUCK IS THE REAL DEAL

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6'1? did he grow another two inches? this guys going to be a monster when the season starts.

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