Comments on: More on Aaron Brooks and the Most Improved Player Award http://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/ Red94 | essays and musings on the nba and houston rockets Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:13:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: bob schmidthttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-1710 bob schmidt Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:19:54 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-1710 By comparing the actual numbers based on production per 36 minutes played, we get a level playing field. Since many experts are picking Durant as the obvious MIP as well as other awards, I compared Brooks to him.<br><br>Per 36 minutes played, Durant is up 4.2 points in scoring compared to 3.7 for Brooks. On assists Durant is unchanged from last year, Brooks is up 1.1. Durant's FG% is virtually identical, while Brooks improved 2.7%. On 3 pt. shoots, Durant fell 6% from last year while Brooks improved 3.1 %, currently 39.7% to Durant's 36.2%. Basketball Reference site gives Durant an increase in PER of +5.3 this year compared to Brooks increase of +3.1 .<br><br>Channing Frye posted great increases from last year, but actually lower than year before last. He should be a candidate for comeback player, because his improvement is actually getting back what he lost last year.<br><br>I have no problem with anyone choosing Durant as MIP. He's had a hell of a year, but Brooks actually measures up a lot better than I would have thought until looking at real data. Aaron has actually stepped up in every way possible this year, which might just justify an MIP trophy. By comparing the actual numbers based on production per 36 minutes played, we get a level playing field. Since many experts are picking Durant as the obvious MIP as well as other awards, I compared Brooks to him.

Per 36 minutes played, Durant is up 4.2 points in scoring compared to 3.7 for Brooks. On assists Durant is unchanged from last year, Brooks is up 1.1. Durant's FG% is virtually identical, while Brooks improved 2.7%. On 3 pt. shoots, Durant fell 6% from last year while Brooks improved 3.1 %, currently 39.7% to Durant's 36.2%. Basketball Reference site gives Durant an increase in PER of +5.3 this year compared to Brooks increase of +3.1 .

Channing Frye posted great increases from last year, but actually lower than year before last. He should be a candidate for comeback player, because his improvement is actually getting back what he lost last year.

I have no problem with anyone choosing Durant as MIP. He's had a hell of a year, but Brooks actually measures up a lot better than I would have thought until looking at real data. Aaron has actually stepped up in every way possible this year, which might just justify an MIP trophy.

]]> By: Douglas Greenhttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-1711 Douglas Green Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:37:43 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-1711 Hey just some thoughts....<br>1. Many players only do well when they have reduced playing time. When you increase their minutes their productivity decreased. AB's productivity increased with increased playing time.<br>2. When he became the go to guy opposing defenses began to key in on him AND his productivity continued to increase.<br><br>I'm not saying he should be most improved, but AB has a huge case.<br>KEvin Durant is out because he had such a huge upside to begin with, AB did not. Channing Frye benefited from playing with Steve Nash and Company (Hello Shawn Marion). I like Donte Green's PER Hey just some thoughts….
1. Many players only do well when they have reduced playing time. When you increase their minutes their productivity decreased. AB's productivity increased with increased playing time.
2. When he became the go to guy opposing defenses began to key in on him AND his productivity continued to increase.

I'm not saying he should be most improved, but AB has a huge case.
KEvin Durant is out because he had such a huge upside to begin with, AB did not. Channing Frye benefited from playing with Steve Nash and Company (Hello Shawn Marion). I like Donte Green's PER

]]> By: thetruthsportshttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-1712 thetruthsports Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:59:40 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-1712 i meant .397%! i meant .397%!

]]> By: thetruthsportshttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-1713 thetruthsports Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:56:45 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-1713 You are supposed to be bias for the Rockets, right? Aarons points increase,leading the league in made threes with .347% and increase in assists is reason for MIP. His usage inflation of course is a definite reflection on his stats, but Donte Green, and Channing Frye....?<br>Why is this the Rockets ESPN Blog? You are supposed to be bias for the Rockets, right? Aarons points increase,leading the league in made threes with .347% and increase in assists is reason for MIP. His usage inflation of course is a definite reflection on his stats, but Donte Green, and Channing Frye….?
Why is this the Rockets ESPN Blog?

]]> By: Rockets Fan Zonehttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-1579 Rockets Fan Zone Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:04:28 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-1579 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">More on Most Improved Player | Red94 | essays and musings on the ...: Red94 | essays and musings on the nba & hous... http://bit.ly/bgVaSF</span></span> More on Most Improved Player | Red94 | essays and musings on the …: Red94 | essays and musings on the nba & hous… http://bit.ly/bgVaSF

]]> By: Rockets Fan Zonehttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-6828 Rockets Fan Zone Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:04:00 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-6828 More on Most Improved Player | Red94 | essays and musings on the ...: Red94 | essays and musings on the nba & hous... http://bit.ly/bgVaSF More on Most Improved Player | Red94 | essays and musings on the …: Red94 | essays and musings on the nba & hous… http://bit.ly/bgVaSF

]]> By: bob schmidthttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-1577 bob schmidt Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:19:54 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-1577 By comparing the actual numbers based on production per 36 minutes played, we get a level playing field. Since many experts are picking Durant as the obvious MIP as well as other awards, I compared Brooks to him.<br><br>Per 36 minutes played, Durant is up 4.2 points in scoring compared to 3.7 for Brooks. On assists Durant is unchanged from last year, Brooks is up 1.1. Durant's FG% is virtually identical, while Brooks improved 2.7%. On 3 pt. shoots, Durant fell 6% from last year while Brooks improved 3.1 %, currently 39.7% to Durant's 36.2%. Basketball Reference site gives Durant an increase in PER of +5.3 this year compared to Brooks increase of +3.1 .<br><br>Channing Frye posted great increases from last year, but actually lower than year before last. He should be a candidate for comeback player, because his improvement is actually getting back what he lost last year.<br><br>I have no problem with anyone choosing Durant as MIP. He's had a hell of a year, but Brooks actually measures up a lot better than I would have thought until looking at real data. Aaron has actually stepped up in every way possible this year, which might just justify an MIP trophy. By comparing the actual numbers based on production per 36 minutes played, we get a level playing field. Since many experts are picking Durant as the obvious MIP as well as other awards, I compared Brooks to him.

Per 36 minutes played, Durant is up 4.2 points in scoring compared to 3.7 for Brooks. On assists Durant is unchanged from last year, Brooks is up 1.1. Durant's FG% is virtually identical, while Brooks improved 2.7%. On 3 pt. shoots, Durant fell 6% from last year while Brooks improved 3.1 %, currently 39.7% to Durant's 36.2%. Basketball Reference site gives Durant an increase in PER of +5.3 this year compared to Brooks increase of +3.1 .

Channing Frye posted great increases from last year, but actually lower than year before last. He should be a candidate for comeback player, because his improvement is actually getting back what he lost last year.

I have no problem with anyone choosing Durant as MIP. He's had a hell of a year, but Brooks actually measures up a lot better than I would have thought until looking at real data. Aaron has actually stepped up in every way possible this year, which might just justify an MIP trophy.

]]> By: Douglas Greenhttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-1576 Douglas Green Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:37:43 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-1576 Hey just some thoughts....<br>1. Many players only do well when they have reduced playing time. When you increase their minutes their productivity decreased. AB's productivity increased with increased playing time.<br>2. When he became the go to guy opposing defenses began to key in on him AND his productivity continued to increase.<br><br>I'm not saying he should be most improved, but AB has a huge case.<br>KEvin Durant is out because he had such a huge upside to begin with, AB did not. Channing Frye benefited from playing with Steve Nash and Company (Hello Shawn Marion). I like Donte Green's PER Hey just some thoughts….
1. Many players only do well when they have reduced playing time. When you increase their minutes their productivity decreased. AB's productivity increased with increased playing time.
2. When he became the go to guy opposing defenses began to key in on him AND his productivity continued to increase.

I'm not saying he should be most improved, but AB has a huge case.
KEvin Durant is out because he had such a huge upside to begin with, AB did not. Channing Frye benefited from playing with Steve Nash and Company (Hello Shawn Marion). I like Donte Green's PER

]]> By: thetruthsportshttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-1575 thetruthsports Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:59:40 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-1575 i meant .397%! i meant .397%!

]]> By: thetruthsportshttp://www.red94.net/houston-rockets-aaron-brooks-2/1508/comment-page-1/#comment-1574 thetruthsports Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:56:45 +0000 http://www.red94.net/?p=1508#comment-1574 You are supposed to be bias for the Rockets, right? Aarons points increase,leading the league in made threes with .347% and increase in assists is reason for MIP. His usage inflation of course is a definite reflection on his stats, but Donte Green, and Channing Frye....?<br>Why is this the Rockets ESPN Blog? You are supposed to be bias for the Rockets, right? Aarons points increase,leading the league in made threes with .347% and increase in assists is reason for MIP. His usage inflation of course is a definite reflection on his stats, but Donte Green, and Channing Frye….?
Why is this the Rockets ESPN Blog?

]]>