Better Scorer: Brooks or Nash?

durvasa · Jan 20, 2010

Article on Brooks' ability to finish around the rim despite short stature:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/6825468.html

This part (comparing him to Steve Nash) was interesting:

The Rockets think his most valuable attribute as a finisher might be his footwork. Respert does plan to add some weight to Brooks' frame, believing he will handle and deliver contact better with another 10 pounds of core strength without losing quickness. Brooks believes repetition will help him grow as a finisher. But the key could be an ability to jump off either foot and finish with either hand.

“As much as I like his hands, I think his footwork is more impressive,” Hinkie said. “He does what very few players in the NBA do, which is play off the wrong foot. The average player chops his steps. In our league, 90 to 95 percent of the players do that. The ones that don't have a huge advantage. That is what Steve Nash does.”

Nash shoots such a high percentage without Brooks' speed or jumping ability because his footwork enables him to get those shots without needing those attributes. Brooks believes his similar footwork could eventually lead to
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sangweb · Jan 20, 2010

No offense to brook, but Nash is a winner in all the categories that I have eventhough I am a big rocket fans. This is an easy vote for me.

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Better Scorer: Brooks or Nash?

Better Scorer?

Brooks

Nash

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