What is the difference between Aaron Brooks and Allen Iverson?

Well Iverson is a better player than him

 

Iverson may be rail-thin and quick like Brooks but in his prime, he also played like an NFL linebacker. The guy was fearless driving into the paint, taking contact and finishing/drawing the foul. It was amazing to watch him absorb so much punishment and just get right back up as if nothing happened.

Iverson also had a much better mid-range game than Brooks but hopefully that's something Brooks can improve in the coming years. However, I don't think Brooks will ever be as physical a player as Iverson, not unless he wants to retire early.

 

I'm all for being a hardcore Houston fan, and believe me, I love Aaron, but this question is just silly. It seems you never really watched a full game of AI in his prime.

Brooks has an advantage in quickness and 3-point shooting. AI is better in EVERYTHING else I can think of. His biggest advantages are probably ball handling, effective attacking, one-on-one play, and BBall IQ.

I'm not saying Brooks is done getting better. He's gotten a lot better just since last season, but I don't think he'll get to that level.

 

Clutchfans FTW!


O i know the answer!

AB is better than AI!!!

Happy?

 

I think you are making a mistake here. Iverson played most of his pro basketball when the hand checking rules were in place. Superstar calls was not the reason for his success by any means. His ability to get to the line and finish around the basket was due to his creativity and physical toughness. He can bang with big players. Brooks is lighter and shorter than him. I admit Allan does flop, but most of the time he could beat you with his skills,speed,and strength.

His passing skills and court vision is far superior than Brooks. His ballhandling is superior too. His biggest weakness was his unwillingness to get other players involved. Despite that he was able to lead an overachieving team to the NBA Finals. He also was a better defender,very quick with getting steals.

Brooks can score. His outside shot is better than AI,and he isn't selfish like him,but he isn't in his class. Aaron will get better with time,but Iverson didn't impact the game to the extent he could have because of the way he played.

 

I never liked Iverson but you guys are seriously underrating him. Most of these posters probably didn't even watch basketball when he was at his peak.

 

Wow that's not even fair......Your'e Basically comparing Brooks(a border line All-star) to a Hall of Famer IMO

Iverson at 25 led the Seventy Sixers to the NBA finals, while winning The NBA MVP....(not to mention the All-Star Game MVP), the dude was a Franchise Player in Philly for 10 yrs, sorry but Brooks is nowhere near that

--RB

 

this ab love is getting out of hand.

i like ab...i really do, but seriously?

2000-01 Iverson was UN-GUARDABLE.

 

I'm not so sure about that, particularly with regards to the bigger hands.

Another big difference is the ability to get to the line. I'm surprised you didn't bring that up since you often talk about that component of an offensive player's game.

 

AB is a good player, and that is about it.
AI, however, is one of the most talented players in NBA history.

 

AI led the 76ers to the finals, they beat the milwaukee bucks to reach the finals, a team that never made the playoffs again.

The east was a JV league. He never did will in any other season besides that one.

 

allen iversn was widely recognized as a superstar,while AB at best had that potential.

AI is a a better passer ,playmaker,while AB focus more on his self offense

 

practice.

 

LOL on everyone worshipping that thug AI. He was very good, but he did not walk on water. Yes, he was a great scorer, but how many championships does he have? Oh yeah, just as many as brooks. He is an ex con and has been in and out of legal issues with maryjane, firearms, his thugs beating people up, smashing women in the head with chairs, exposing himself to casino staff and patrons, always arguing and going against what his coaches said. I love that he is a worthless POS right now............F him.


Brooks is a bad azz player and is a class act.

 

Aaron Brooks is black and can shoot very well from range. Allen Iversion is better at drawing fouls and plays for the Sixers.

These are the main differences.

 

Iverson was more of a special talent. He pretty much single handedly took the 76ers to the finals. Though of course they lost to the Lakers, when they were in there beastly Shaq and Kobe era. As with Brooks, though he's still very young, I think he is just a good player. And not someone special that will be remembered in his generation of players, like Iverson.

 

This shouldn't even be a question in terms of skill level. Iverson is one of the all-time greats, whether people like him or not. The guy was a scoring machine straight out of college and changed the idea of what could be done by a six foot player in the modern era. He also played with an unquestionable determination, even though he didn't like to practice. Brooks is a really nice player but he's not in the same class as many have said in this thread.

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Brooks can get up, but not the way Iverson could.

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Iverson has taken more punishment inside than any other player. He used to get thrown around by anyone from 7' plus to your avg. 6' 3" guard (all of whom were much bigger than AI). He sacrificed his body to make shots. I'm sure he got the calls later on in his career but he has had his share of wear and tear.

 

do u have a crystal ball or what? How do you know how AB's career will transpire? Keep in mind that when Houston players succeed at the highest level, they never, NEVER get the respect they deserve, see Hakeem.

Yeah, its the good guys who are not cocky, thugs, living the wannabe rap-life that don't get worshipped and "remembered." All brooks has to do is continue to play at the current level and win 1 championship to be remembered more than Iverson.

 

this isn't a morals contest or a judgment on ones self character but to discuss the differences in skillset.

Vernon Maxwell wasnt a stand-up gentleman but he was still a good player.