ESPN Ranks Brooks at No. 4
by Net Income on Jan 6, 2012 5:56 PM EST
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PrintESPN's David Thorpe is out with his first rookie rankings and they're not much different than those of colleague Sebastian Pruiti at Grantland or Drew Packham at NBA when it comes to Marshon Brooks. Thorpe ranks Brooks at No. 4, one lower than Pruiti and Packham earlier this week.
As he does with all the top rookies, Thorpe offers suggestions for improvements in Brooks' game. "Brooks puts his long arms to good use on offense and on the glass. But they are not yet weapons for him on defense -- and they should be." Thorpe ranks Ricky Rubio, Norris Cole and Markieff Morris ahead of Brooks. He puts overall #1 pick Kyrie Irving at #5.
No one will get a chance to watch Brooks Friday night in Toronto. His balky ankle is keeping him on the bench.
- NBA Rookie Watch -- How to improve - David Thorpe - ESPN Insider
- 2011-2012 NBA Rookies - Top 50 - David Thorpe - ESPN Insider
- NBA -- Best rookies in early going - ESPN
- Some players showing early progress - Zach Lowe - Sports Illustrated
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really? i could see if he had irving up there
But those guys smh…only good one is cole…n rubio aint do much yet. Smh should be swag irving and cole as top 3 then who ever else comes next
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
by Fly-as-a-JET on Jan 6, 2012 5:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Rubio has been playing really well
Cole is just a product of playing with Hall of Famers IMO but decent, Irving is leading a Cavs squad. I would have Brooks 3rd but I have a feeling he’s going to possibly drop a 30 plus point game this season a la jennings and people will act like they saw it all along.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Rubio
Has been awesome, he’s shown great vision as a passer and exciting to watch. Improved jumper and much better decision making.
by Pinoy Nets on Jan 6, 2012 6:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Rubio, Kyrie, Brooks, Cole should be top 4
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Rubio should be up there
Cole and Morris should be lower.
by Anthony Perez on Jan 6, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
I agree with all yall im impressed with rubio but
in terms of numbers he hasnt put up much. He needs to play more in order to get above brooks irving and cole IMO
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
cole is probably gonna win ROY
hate to say it
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 6, 2012 6:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wow no way Cole wins ROY
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by Mikee21 on Jan 6, 2012 6:07 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
What?
when he has LeBron, Wade, and Bosh on this team? No way
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I think its going to end up being between
Kemba, Kyrie, and MarShon.
We'll Be Fine.
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 6, 2012 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
But they are not yet weapons for him on defense
how does he figure this? He’s already been poking the ball away from people regularly, swatting people from behind etc.
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
but if you play for the nets
you’re overrated and underrated at the same time. Funny how that happens.
theres more shots for brooks to take though
gotta take that into account
by NJ Champ on Jan 6, 2012 6:19 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Rubio is shooting 60% from three
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Are you trying to say Cole doesn't deserve it?
Do you see Chalmers doing this?
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Cole is shooting an unsustainable FG%
it wouldn’t be unsustainable for Chris Paul, but for his talent level? Yeah.
Also, his turnover rate is ridiculously high so he’s still a below average player. His upside is probably a solid rotation player.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
I recommend people read Raskin's piece thats up on HW
But in talking with people inside and outside the Nets organization, it’s clear that Williams is willing to be patient. He’s been engaged in all big-picture discussions and he’s encouraged the team to maintain roster flexibility with an eye toward next summer’s free agency period. Other stars would have demanded that the Nets add payroll (remember, they nearly signed Tyson Chandler and Nene), but Williams didn’t roll an eye when big-name free agents signed elsewhere.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/d-will-has-reasons-to-stay-in-jersey
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Pretty interesting if correct (Bird rights)
There’s no doubt the Nets are brutal to watch right now, but they’re not without assets. An early lottery pick and Houston’s first-rounder (top-14 protected) are tremendous pieces and they don’t necessarily have to trade for Howard to get him now. As Berger wisely points out, Bird rights don’t make a huge difference if Howard can make $25 million in the first year of his following deal as long as he stays healthy. That means signing him as a free agent will remain a possibility even if they can’t trade for him.
I'm just very happy that our rookies is being mentioned...
in the top five…When was the last time that happened ? Lopez ?
Lopez finished 3rd in rookie of the year voting?
does that count?
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by JerseysFinest. on Jan 6, 2012 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
Yes it counts...
That’s my point… Brook and Brooks have probably been our best draft picks in years…
Ya know, people were keen to point out that ...
All of Brook’s scoring occurred when he was on the floor with Derong Williams….
Well, we saw what MArshon did without Derong.
Let’s see what Derong does w/o Brooks?
hmmm…..
what a joke
irving and brooks should be top 2 they have both played outstandin
by netsyankees4life on Jan 6, 2012 6:30 PM EST reply actions
Brooks should be #1...
He’s been playing for the worst team record wise then all the others mentioned…
brooks at 4 sounds about right to me
by NJ Champ on Jan 6, 2012 6:33 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Agreed
I think 3 would be suitable as well
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Tor has drizzy intro...makes sense
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
oops wrong post lmao
We are in another atmosphere. You're just in the Troposhere we in the Exospere. In other words the JETS are higher than you!
Brooks
I see him staying in the runnings. He’s proven something to Avery which means he will be demanded of more. And I think he can handle it!
by Ely Younger on Jan 6, 2012 10:28 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
thank god thorpe didn't include shumpert
if I had a dollar for every knicks fan who tells me that shumpert is by far and away the best rookie this year….
by Nets2410 on Jan 6, 2012 10:50 PM EST via Android app reply actions
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