Interest in Aaron Brooks after Phoenix withdraws QO?

[Webster's Dictionary]

I say no now that we have Lillard. They seems like pretty similar players and I don't think Brooks would be happy coming off the bench.

Phoenix withdrew their qualifying offer to him so he is now an unrestricted free agent, and might be amicable to returning to the Great Northwest.

The guy is very quick and can shoot the lights out. Last year I would have loved to have had him at PG over Felton. Then again I would have rather had a banana at PG, so take that for what it's worth.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I say no because I want a PG WHO ACTUALLY KNOWS HOW TO RUN A TEAM. Maybe I got spoiled when Andre Miller was here, but is that really too much to ask?

 

[OLDSchool_BlazerFAN]

I would go for it. Vet min only though and no more.

 

[RedHotRollin]

I would sign him as a combo guard and only as a combo guard. We could use his scoring. But this team doesn't have the MLE this year so I chose no interest.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Feh. I guess I'd hire him at part of the MLE.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

It depends on how stuck we are on Smith as backup PG. If we can get him for the mle, why not?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

After his one good season (2008) he's been average at best.

I'd much rather use this on DJ Augustin.

 

[Minstrel]

Below average player and doesn't really bring any defensive value. I guess he could be a reserve, but I can't bring myself to care one way or the other about him.

 

[Further]

I said no, but would be willing to revisit the situation after hibbert and batum are figured out and once we know there aren't other options.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

After his one good season (2008) he's been average at best.

I'd much rather use this on DJ Augustin.

Augustine really isn't much better.

 

[KingSpeed]

No. Does he really qualify for vets min already? How many years do you have to play?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Lillard is the guy. We need a older vet that is happy playing 15 minutes a night

 

[Draco]

No. Does he really qualify for vets min already? How many years do you have to play?

Yes. 0.

The more years of service you have the bigger your minimum salary is, but all players can sign for the minimum.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I like the idea.

I am very concerned about the PG position and think Blazers need a solid back up/starter to allow Lillard to grow into an NBA PG.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I say no now that we have Lillard. They seems like pretty similar players and I don't think Brooks would be happy coming off the bench.

Phoenix withdrew their qualifying offer to him so he is now an unrestricted free agent, and might be amicable to returning to the Great Northwest.

The guy is very quick and can shoot the lights out. Last year I would have loved to have had him at PG over Felton. Then again I would have rather had a banana at PG, so take that for what it's worth.

Yeah i don't think he would want to come off the bench behind a rookie.

 

[HailBlazers]

Whatever makes Lillard better, than that's the route to go. Perhaps fighting for a starting spot will be good for the rookie.

Interest in Aaron Brooks?

Yes, we need scorers bottom line.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Whatever makes Lillard better, than that's the route to go. Perhaps fighting for a starting spot will be good for the rookie.

Interest in Aaron Brooks?

Yes, we need scorers bottom line.

I agree with this philosophy, but I don't think this means throwing him in as a starter to sink or swim.

I like how Denver groomed Lawson and hope the Blazers do the same. If they sign Brooks and he starts, I don't think anyone, including Brooks and Lillard, would complain.. IF Lillard showed promise and eventually took the starting job, I think Brooks could deal with that.

 

[RR7]

I'd complain. I don't want "competition" and "winning the job" from my #6 pick. Draft him, give him his uniform, introduce him to LA, and say go to work, the team is yours kid. Have no fear making mistakes. Have no worries looking over your shoulder. No worries of a vet who still wants substantial minutes complaining when you screw up. It is your job, your team, let's go.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I'd complain. I don't want "competition" and "winning the job" from my #6 pick. Draft him, give him his uniform, introduce him to LA, and say go to work, the team is yours kid. Have no fear making mistakes. Have no worries looking over your shoulder. No worries of a vet who still wants substantial minutes complaining when you screw up. It is your job, your team, let's go.

Didin't they try that with Telfair? Webster was a 6th pick and I'm glad they didn't do that with him.

I understand what you are saying but I doubt a PG like Broooks will bring a fear of making a mistake by Lillard (he will be given ample opportunity) . . . but to turn the team over to a rookie PG could destroy him . . . and Blazer fans.

 

[RR7]

no, telfair didn't start until the end of the season. They should have, and then they would have known he sucked, and drafted paul.
It could destroy him, but most of the top PGs in the league were groomed that way.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

no, telfair didn't start until the end of the season. They should have, and then they would have known he sucked, and drafted paul.
It could destroy him, but most of the top PGs in the league were groomed that way.

Good point about knowing what you got after a year.

Really that most good point guards start their first year? Don't know, serious question. If true, then I could maybe see starting Lillard. But it's not like he is a top draft or even top 3 pick. I wonder how many PGs drafted outside top 3 started and were successful.

Anyways, i think posters are overestimating Lillard's ability to run an NBA team (hope I'm wrong). With Larry leaving, I'm starting to think Olshey's whole legacy in Ptd will be tied to Lillard . . . and I kind of get Batum's beef about not having a legit PG . . . although don't get me wrong, I'm anti-Batum right now . . . and yes I know my screen name.

 

[Further]

Just like the question of signing batum to the big contract, I think signing brooks should depend on if we get hibbert. If we get hibbert, then I think we try to put together a team that can compete this year. If not, we play the rookies as much as possible, get more picks, and keep hope alive.

 

[jlprk]

Really that most good point guards start their first year? Don't know, serious question. If true, then I could maybe see starting Lillard. But it's not like he is a top draft or even top 3 pick. I wonder how many PGs drafted outside top 3 started and were successful. Anyways, i think posters are overestimating Lillard's ability to run an NBA team (hope I'm wrong).

The last Hall of Fame guard who started all his rookie games was Isiah Thomas, 30 years sgo.

http://bkref.com/tiny/TA974

A team starting a rookie PG, especially one from the Weber State level, is in for a weird season.

 

[Tince]

The last Hall of Fame guard who started all his rookie games was Isiah Thomas, 30 years sgo.

http://bkref.com/tiny/TA974

A team starting a rookie PG, especially one from the Weber State level, is in for a weird season.

Who is the most recent PG to be inducted into the HOF? I'm assuming your list doesn't include likely HOF PGs?

 

[jlprk]

This is better.

http://bkref.com/tiny/dKHzC

 

[barfo]

With Larry leaving, I'm starting to think Olshey's whole legacy in Ptd will be tied to Lillard . . .

Kind of like Nash and Telfair... I hope not.

barfo

 

[KingSpeed]

Yes. 0.

The more years of service you have the bigger your minimum salary is, but all players can sign for the minimum.

Not the minimum. the VET's minimum. There is a difference, no?

 

[KingSpeed]

Kind of like Nash and Telfair... I hope not.

barfo

Telfair's good now. We just weren't patient with him.

 

[Tince]

This is better.

http://bkref.com/tiny/dKHzC

Interesting list, nice work! I totally forgot about Matt Maloney!

 

[jlprk]

I see names I'd forgotten who were can't misses at the time. There are no Blazers because Roy missed 25 games as a rookie and Petrie was too early--the database has no games started stat until 1981-82.