Nets agressively shopping Brooks? Option C?

[Fafnir]

Brooks sucks?  Really?  He's a legit 6'5" two-guard who can get his own shot, rebound, and defend.

Yeah, really. He's an inconsistent chucker and a me-first type of guy. What's not to love there, I guess...  

Marcus Thorton is offended by your slander!

Wait Marshon? Well never mind...

[lantinm]

Brooks sucks?  Really?  He's a legit 6'5" two-guard who can get his own shot, rebound, and defend.

Yeah, really. He's an inconsistent chucker and a me-first type of guy. What's not to love there, I guess... 

He took 11 shots a game in 30 minutes, and actually averaged 2.3 assists.  Let's not make him out to be Brandon Bass at the 2-spot.    I watched Brooks play a lot at Providence and saw a bunch of Net games last year, and I see more to his game than being a one-dimensional scorer.

[kozlodoev]

Brooks sucks?  Really?  He's a legit 6'5" two-guard who can get his own shot, rebound, and defend.

Yeah, really. He's an inconsistent chucker and a me-first type of guy. What's not to love there, I guess... 

He took 11 shots a game in 30 minutes, and actually averaged 2.3 assists.  Let's not make him out to be Brandon Bass at the 2-spot.    I watched Brooks play a lot at Providence and saw a bunch of Net games last year, and I see more to his game than being a one-dimensional scorer.

I consider Bass the significantly better team player, and Brooks as a Nate Robinson/Gerald Green hybrid. Redux. But that's just me.


Regardless, even if what you say is correct (and that's a big if), he still doesn't have the skill set we need, and comes unproven to top it off. No thanks, put more effort into snagging Courney Lee.

[ssspence]

My first choice would definatley be Lee. It's hard to find lock down defenders on the wing. Although once upon a time we drafted one.. I digress. He hit's the three can slash and cut, also he's only 26. Whats not to like? Im just worried he's gonna cost us too much. It would be a shame to give up one of the rooks or JJJ in my opinion and a first rounder for Lee's services. The unknown always intrigues me and Johnson showed flashes in todays game.

Lee is not a 'lock down' defender. He's a good defender who has slipped a bit on the front in recent years. Still good, but hardly great.

[CelticHooligan3]

My first choice would definatley be Lee. It's hard to find lock down defenders on the wing. Although once upon a time we drafted one.. I digress. He hit's the three can slash and cut, also he's only 26. Whats not to like? Im just worried he's gonna cost us too much. It would be a shame to give up one of the rooks or JJJ in my opinion and a first rounder for Lee's services. The unknown always intrigues me and Johnson showed flashes in todays game.

Lee is not a 'lock down' defender. He's a good defender who has slipped a bit on the front in recent years. Still good, but hardly great.

In this modern NBA the difference between "good defender" and "lock down defender" seems to be blurred more and more every season. It's like a lost art. On the wing mind you. But he certainly stands out in my mind as a guy who will get up in your jersey. From the games iv'e seen anyway. It's all about effort. Too many guys save it on the defensive end to get theirs on offense. Any throwback will always be welcome in Boston in my eyes.

[lantinm]

Brooks sucks?  Really?  He's a legit 6'5" two-guard who can get his own shot, rebound, and defend.

Yeah, really. He's an inconsistent chucker and a me-first type of guy. What's not to love there, I guess... 

He took 11 shots a game in 30 minutes, and actually averaged 2.3 assists.  Let's not make him out to be Brandon Bass at the 2-spot.    I watched Brooks play a lot at Providence and saw a bunch of Net games last year, and I see more to his game than being a one-dimensional scorer.

I consider Bass the significantly better team player, and Brooks as a Nate Robinson/Gerald Green hybrid. Redux. But that's just me.


Regardless, even if what you say is correct (and that's a big if), he still doesn't have the skill set we need, and comes unproven to top it off. No thanks, put more effort into snagging Courney Lee.

See, I kind of see it differently.  We don't have too many guys who can get their own shot (especially when the shot-clock is winding down), so that skill right there could be very valuable for us. 

[ManUp]

Brooks sucks?  Really?  He's a legit 6'5" two-guard who can get his own shot, rebound, and defend.

Yeah, really. He's an inconsistent chucker and a me-first type of guy. What's not to love there, I guess... 

He took 11 shots a game in 30 minutes, and actually averaged 2.3 assists.  Let's not make him out to be Brandon Bass at the 2-spot.    I watched Brooks play a lot at Providence and saw a bunch of Net games last year, and I see more to his game than being a one-dimensional scorer.

I consider Bass the significantly better team player, and Brooks as a Nate Robinson/Gerald Green hybrid. Redux. But that's just me.


Regardless, even if what you say is correct (and that's a big if), he still doesn't have the skill set we need, and comes unproven to top it off. No thanks, put more effort into snagging Courney Lee.

If Nate Robinson was  6'5 he'd be pretty decent and Gerald Green is pretty solid I don't think his success in NJ was a fluke. As for Brooks I think he can be a bigger Jamal Crawford minus some ball handling. 13/3/3 is pretty decent production for a rookie although Brooks isn't the most efficient player.

[kozlodoev]

See, I kind of see it differently.  We don't have too many guys who can get their own shot (especially when the shot-clock is winding down), so that skill right there could be very valuable for us. 

How many do you need?

We have Pierce, Terry, and Rondo. All of them are exponentially better options than Brooks, who shot .430 from the field last year.

Arguably, having a three-point shooter to stretch the floor for the aforementioned three people is a much, much higher priority at this point.

[kozlodoev]

If Nate Robinson was  6'5 he'd be pretty decent and Gerald Green is pretty solid

If you find Gerald Green "solid", I guess we can agree to disagree right now.

[kg is king]

See, I kind of see it differently.  We don't have too many guys who can get their own shot (especially when the shot-clock is winding down), so that skill right there could be very valuable for us. 

How many do you need?

We have Pierce, Terry, and Rondo. All of them are exponentially better options than Brooks, who shot .430 from the field last year.

Arguably, having a three-point shooter to stretch the floor for the aforementioned three people is a much, much higher priority at this point.

We gained JET but lost Ray, so we're essentially the same. As we saw last year, that is not enough. I am very tired of those offensive droughts and brining in Brooks will help, for sure.

And to respond to other posters wondering why the Nets are trying to move him if he's actualy good, my opinion is that he is good, but they have another guy named Joe Johnson. Brooks will not receive the necessary minutes he needs to develop. Granted, he'll receive the same treatment in Boston once Avery gets back. But for now please Danny go get him, we'll deal with his future later.

[Fafnir]

See, I kind of see it differently.  We don't have too many guys who can get their own shot (especially when the shot-clock is winding down), so that skill right there could be very valuable for us. 

How many do you need?

We have Pierce, Terry, and Rondo. All of them are exponentially better options than Brooks, who shot .430 from the field last year.

Arguably, having a three-point shooter to stretch the floor for the aforementioned three people is a much, much higher priority at this point.

We gained JET but lost Ray, so we're essentially the same. As we saw last year, that is not enough. I am very tired of those offensive droughts and brining in Brooks will help, for sure.

When it comes to "shot creation" Terry is a solid upgrade over Ray Allen.

[jdub1660]

I see a couple posters here missing the concept that this is option C. There's little chance we land Mayo anyway, and Lee is not a locked in deal yet. Whether or not Pietrus comes back still doesn't effect our need for a scoring wing that can create his own shot and be under the age of 40

Is Brooks better than Moore? I'd say so, in they're respective roles

Would a 2nd round draft prospect Moore plus Charlottes 2nd pick next year be worth a sophmore that needs minutes to develop ahead of Joe Johnson, and averaged 13/3/3 be worth it?

Bloggers/fans against the proposed trade idea, please tell me you wouldn't rather have Sasha Pavolovic?...that's a FAIL

[ManUp]

If Nate Robinson was  6'5 he'd be pretty decent and Gerald Green is pretty solid

If you find Gerald Green "solid", I guess we can agree to disagree right now.

Fair enough, but have you seen Green play lately? Don't simply dismiss him off of what you've seen of him when he was in Boston and Minny. He's a much improved player.

[zdov97]

Since it looks like the Timberwolves have a better shot at nabbing Lee or Mayo, I think Brooks is a solid back up option. Look at the free market for guards after Lee and Mayo are gone. It is WEAK to say the least. I am not interested in the "Willie Greens" of the world.

Why not trade

E'Twaun Moore and OKC 2nd round draft pick for Brooks? The Nets get a high 2nd round pick and a potential nice back up in Moore and the Celtics get a high power shooting guard who can run with Rondo.

[Fafnir]

I see a couple posters here missing the concept that this is option C. There's little chance we land Mayo anyway, and Lee is not a locked in deal yet. Whether or not Pietrus comes back still doesn't effect our need for a scoring wing that can create his own shot and be under the age of 40

Is Brooks better than Moore? I'd say so, in they're respective roles

Would a 2nd round draft prospect Moore plus Charlottes 2nd pick next year be worth a sophmore that needs minutes to develop ahead of Joe Johnson, and averaged 13/3/3 be worth it?

Bloggers/fans against the proposed trade idea, please tell me you wouldn't rather have Sasha Pavolovic?...that's a FAIL

They're not asking for a second round pick, they want a first round pick.

I really question how much of a "shot creator" he is. He certainly doesn't create quality shot attempts for himself or others. He has potential, but right now that's all it is.