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Okay, we've been subjected to Rafer's pitiful play long enough. Brooks was playing like a star before Rafer came back (we lost the first two that he played after winning several in a row, and we almost blew another one, tonight) and the offense was looking as good as it has in a long time. There was no longer any weak link for defenses to exploit, and it was a joy to watch. And, surprisingly enough, Aaron's size hasn't been an issue. He's too quick for point guards to legitimately post up, because if they miss, they know he's going right back at them, and that's a race he's winning. The only thing Alston has on Brooks is the experience and possibly defense factors, but those are kind of moot when he gets blown out of the water in every other category.

And most importantly, if T-Mac is playing like garbage, Brooks is able to pick up the scoring slack, easily.
It allows McGrady to be a lazy bum when he wants, and takes a lot of pressure off of him. So Adelman, if you're reading this (and I know you are, bitch) you'd better start him the next game.

I'm with you bro, Rafer is the no threat to the other team. I mean if Adalman wants to be loyal to Rafer, he can still start Rafer, but I think Aaron should finish the game. Tonight's game is a good example, we get no easy basket down the stretch, every offensive possession was completely predictable.

When Brooks starts and plays more minutes, McGrady overall is more involved in running the offense and the ball is in his hands a lot more. While overall McGrady is a much more assertive player when hes being used a lot; I'd rather have Brooks starting, we have a better tempo, and his shot selection is much better in a way where he can actually hit his shots. Also a better overall finisher, puts more pressure on the ball handler, and hurts his defender with his quick speed.

Yeah, Rafer running the offense is overrated. Put him in the second unit with Artest. Now that we have Ron with our bench, there's no need to have Brooks play with them. Rafer can do the exact same thing he does now with the second unit, by setting up Ron. Overall it makes sense, and makes us a much more balanced team.

When Brooks start, we play much better, and I would rather have Brooks in the game for the stretch run also. We can give him the ball so he can make those free-throws that we miss at the end of games. IMO Rafer coming off the bench would not be a bad idea.

No I want to see Rafer shoot 1-10 or 3-13 with his hall of fame tear drop. Also See defenders cheat off him to provide help defense. I enjoy this because I want to see the 1 game where we lose but he goes for 7-8fg. I also enjoy watching our offense struggle and when we need Rafer to score because tmac is hurt and they double/triple team Yao.

Most of all I enjoy watching the Princeton offense with 2 non cutters aka one leg mcgrady and sharp spot up shooter Rafer. We can only hope he continues to start so he can jack up more 3's to make it to the 3pt contest.

Damn....Rafer should be a decent backup as where he was suppose to be back in Heat..

Anyway, deal him or bench him!!

I'll gladly join this bandwagon

What's the trade value of Brooks to you Rockets fans? What would get it done from the Sixers? Thad, Speights, and Lou Will are not available.

Even if they were available, the answer would still be no.

i have to give props to this guy

I was totally wrong and bashed him last year, I wanted him gone...but he has improved tremendously

his shot selection is good, he is a good passer, very quick and works hard

good job B, you deserve to start

Aaron Brooks needs to be our starting PG. We'll continue to have trouble executing offensively with Rafer starting and getting more minutes.

Sort of like Amel,I always thought Brooks is a high-energy back-up at best. After his recent stint starting,I've come to the conclusion his potential weaknesses are no worse than Rafer's and his ability to hit the 3pt shot,penetrate and his passing abilty are better than Rafer's. W/T-Mac struggling as he is the Rockets aren't going deep in the Playoffs,so it's time to see if Brooks can hold down the starting spot.

And if you're going to commit to Brooks you have to remove Alston. Which isn't fair for all Rafer's done and is tough as he's one of the players who's supposed to keep Ron focused. But ya gotta break some eggs if you want an omelet. So...

On Dec 29,Rafer and Wafer to the Durants for Joe Smith and Kyle Weaver. Sign Deke and Darryl Armstrong for vet back-up,leadership.
The Durants can waive Wafer before Jan 10 as his full contract is only guaranteed past that date. They can use Rafer as trade bait next summer-vet PG w/expiring contract. This yr he gives a young team some leadership.

tisbee wrote:Sort of like Amel,I always thought Brooks is a high-energy back-up at best. After his recent stint starting,I've come to the conclusion his potential weaknesses are no worse than Rafer's and his ability to hit the 3pt shot,penetrate and his passing abilty are better than Rafer's. W/T-Mac struggling as he is the Rockets aren't going deep in the Playoffs,so it's time to see if Brooks can hold down the starting spot.

And if you're going to commit to Brooks you have to remove Alston. Which isn't fair for all Rafer's done and is tough as he's one of the players who's supposed to keep Ron focused. But ya gotta break some eggs if you want an omelet. So...

On Dec 29,Rafer and Wafer to the Durants for Joe Smith and Kyle Weaver. Sign Deke and Darryl Armstrong for vet back-up,leadership.
The Durants can waive Wafer before Jan 10 as his full contract is only guaranteed past that date. They can use Rafer as trade bait next summer-vet PG w/expiring contract. This yr he gives a young team some leadership.

joe smith sucks

i am on.

we can also start rafer, and keep him on the bench after the 1st quarter.

Simply, AB is young and fast. And, he needs to get more mins play, be ready for the playoff.

I've been a defender of Alston, and I still think for the time being he should start, but Adelman needs to start 'weening' Brooks to see if he can handle that starting spot by giving him more minutes.

As long as McGrady is healthy Brooks should start. It just works for us. I just didn't like Adelman jumping right back on the Rafer Alston bandwagon after we had won 4 straight games and were up against Cleveland. Rafer had a good game but McGrady looked awful. I just don't like the direction this team is headed. I think we have pieces but Adelman is not willing to use them. The guy seems to be loyal to Rafer to a fault. We are much better offensive team with Brooks. I said before the Cavs game that if Rafer played we wouldn't sniff 100 points. We didn't....

But we have been saying this for months now....its never gonna happen. Rafer gonna be our starter and its gonna hurt this team overall b/c McGrady needs to set the offense up and create for Yao and Scola and Brooks' ability to just score from anywhere just compliments McGrady better at this stage of his career. McGrady can't score like he use too...but he can probably create better than he use too. And with the ball in Alston's hands it just negates the McGrady the Rockets have right now.

Iggyemu wrote:As long as McGrady is healthy Brooks should start. It just works for us. I just didn't like Adelman jumping right back on the Rafer Alston bandwagon after we had won 4 straight games and were up against Cleveland. Rafer had a good game but McGrady looked awful. I just don't like the direction this team is headed. I think we have pieces but Adelman is not willing to use them. The guy seems to be loyal to Rafer to a fault. We are much better offensive team with Brooks. I said before the Cavs game that if Rafer played we wouldn't sniff 100 points. We didn't....

But we have been saying this for months now....its never gonna happen. Rafer gonna be our starter and its gonna hurt this team overall b/c McGrady needs to set the offense up and create for Yao and Scola and Brooks' ability to just score from anywhere just compliments McGrady better at this stage of his career. McGrady can't score like he use too...but he can probably create better than he use too. And with the ball in Alston's hands it just negates the McGrady the Rockets have right now.

I agree , T-Mac creats shots so easily , he can't score like he used to but if he cna comeback to what he was last year and he will get the ball to create more he will be a top 15 player in the league again.

start Brooks? are you kidding me?
change the whole :censor:-ing starting lineup
C - Scola
PF - Landry
SF - Artest
SG - Barry
PG - Brooks