Brooks is more talented than Kyle,even though the latter is somewhat better at passing and much better defensively. If DM decides to trade a PG,it might be Aaron because his trading value is higher.
The reason is cos that's the game plan against Felton. He is atrocious at passing from a pick and roll, and not a good shooter, so you don't want to give him a lane, to the basket, go under the screen and make him make a play. Another thing is that his Team D is making Kevin martin look almost respectable on D, ever since Brooks went out, Martin has been OK on D. His driving to the hoop is suspect right now because he is not in shape and recovering from injury, and also Felton is one of the better defenders in the L at the PG spot. He's not gonna be rondo but he can do a good enough job getting into the lane. Completely disagree, even with his horrific shooting right now, the team offense is running quite well, Scola and Martin are getting good shots and we do not miss or need Brooks shooting at all. Also if the refs are letting the guys play(i.e. not calling the fouls in Lowry's favour, he has even more leeway to be an absolute punisher on defense), it works both ways, if the refs are calling the ticky tack stuff then lowry can draw fouls, if they swallow their whistles then lowry can start hammering people on defense and really disrupt.
We need 3 points. I know Brooks is out right now, but I'm not confident in Lowry's ability to stay healthy. He's TJ Ford, minus shooting plus defense.
What I am saying is that being able to shoot is not an essential criteria in an NBA PG, look at Kidd and Rondo. Lowry is not far off those guys.
WHAT? Ish right now is playing a better point than Kyle is....come on now....let's not start comparing Kyle to guys that are WAY better than him. Kyle is what he is, a nice backup who plays like a bulldog but as a starter, he would stink as teams would leave him and his 28% shooting wide open. DD
You think lowry wouldve been on the bench if someone thought he could be kidd or rondo? I like what kyle brings, but he's playing big minutes now and his numbers haven't been tilting upwards like some thought.
On offense yes, but not on defense, Lowry is miles better even now when is still recovering from injury.
He is no where near them as a passer. One is a hall of famer,and the other might end up shattering a season assist record.
When Lowry got starter minutes in Memphis his numbers didn't inflate like they should either. He's an energy guy best used given backup minutes.
It is staggering, guys are blowing by Lowry like he is standing in cement, his assist to turnover is under 2-1, he is shooting worse than Rafer Alston, and people are so focuse on their anti Brooks agendas that they are trying to make a case out of nothing. Just enjoy the win against a horrible team folks...it is what it is.... DD
How is he not producing when given minutes? He's stuffing the stat sheet, the team is winning, the only thing wrong with him is his shooting right now, if he gets back to his usual % which is not great but better than the horrific % he is shooting now.
Pretty much what I've said since day one. I think a team led by lowry better have finishers and athletes all over the court. He hasn't played with Yao yet either which will be something totally different.
WTF ????? The only thing he has been doing well this year is rebounding, otherwise his stat stuffing is not happening. Lots of turnovers, lots of bricked shots, lots of getting blown by.... I mean come on !!!!...let's be real here...the dude is shooting horribly right now.... What do you think happense when we play teams that we have to score against. Never mind......we are not going to agree....you have your opinion, and you are entitled to it... I just vehemetly disagree with you.... DD
Look at his asst:to numbers per 36 as a bench player vs now. Look at everything sine he's playing more now.
I just hope that Ish can develop his scoring efficiency so that a possible trade involving AB won't leave the Rockets with one less scoring talent
Agree, except for the getting blown by part. He's been very good defensively. His decision making is way overrated on this board though, especially in the half court. His inability to knock down the shot is starting to become glaringly obvious for opposing defenses.
Maybe something along the lines of Lowry, Battier, 1st rounder for Gerald Wallace, 2nd rounder I love Battier but Wallace would be an upgrade, and the Bobcats are looking for a point guard.
Drugs are bad. Lowry is not even near present day Kidd and no where near Rondo's level. Hell as a starter, he would just be a shorter ranged version of Rafer Alston. You can win some games but he isn't a solution for making this team better. That being said, either Lowry or Brooks will be gone by next season, because if he can develop his shot, Smith could be a better player then both.
He'll never be as good a scorer as Brooks, but he makes up for it in other ways. As long as he can improve his 3pt shot and start hitting his floaters with consistency, he can be a quality starter. His court vision is exceptional, and his passes are scary accurate.
