<span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%"><div align="center"><span style="color:#FF6666">By YugoRocketsFan</span></div></span><div align="center">Ronnie Brewer or Rodney Carney:Which one?</div>Seeing that the Rockets are now looking at the 2 prospects, and are still looking for answers to which to draft, since Keith Bogans and David Wesley will probably sign with differen't teams, it looks like we will pick an SG to split minutes with Luther Head at the 2.Looking at the 1st prospect - Ronnie Brewer.Ronnie Brewer lead his team the Arkansas Razorbacks to a 22-10 Record, and got upset by Bucknell in the first round, he averaged PPG 18.4 | APG 3.3 | RPG 4.8, as a Junior for the Razorbacks, even though he wasn't in a major college, he still put up great stats. He has great versatility, and can play the 1, 2 and the 3. Has some speed, a capable leader, another good trait is that he elevates his team. He can play defence due to his long arms and quick hands, which is a show why he averaged 2.6 steals per game in college, his rebounding can help out and he can make a few dishes a game. He had a childhood accident involved with a waterslide where he has a small bone problem on the back of his arm, it created an abnormal shot, so that would also be a risk if you pick him. He doesn't have any monster dunk ability but he can leap.NBA Comparison; David Wesley, he can rebound a little better because of his height, he can dish right amound David Wesley can, sometimes may shoot 3s, but other than that he is just like David Wesley with leaps and more height, he can also provide some defence, which will make him good under Van Gundy.Notes:His father (Ron Brewer) was drafted 7th in the 1978 NBA Draft. He had an 8 year career averaging 11 ppg, and averaged over 18 ppg. in the 1982 season. - NBADraft.netNow for the 2nd prospect - Rodney CarneyRodney Carney; a swingman from the University of Memphis, with the help of his team went on to a 30-3 record, he is very athletic, and can go on the highlight reel like he was Dwyane Wade, his shooting has improved deeply and is almost averaging 40% from the college 3-point line and has an efficient shot from the NBA line, he is a very tall Shooting Guard/Small Forward, and has good poise. His only problems are that he forces up shots and has very skinny arms. He is inconsistent and lacks a passing ability. Has a good right hand but a weak left hand. He averaged PPG 17.2 | APG 1.3 | RPG 4.3 for Memphis in his Senior Year. He also has a dream of playing with Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, which is good because he WANTS to play for the RocketsNBA Comparison; Richard Jefferson, both great shooters and have dunking abilities, Richard Jefferson has just a lot more muscle, which is what Rodney Carney needs to get.Notes: Indiana State high jump champion in high school clearing 6-feet-11 ... His mother, DeAndra Ware, was the state champion in Indiana High School track and field and held the world record in the 60-yard dash ... Brother of former Tennessee star Ron Slay ... - NBADraft.net____________________________________________________________________ _______My pick would have to be Rodney Carney, because mainly of his athleticism, defence and dreams of playing with the Rockets, with Tracy and Yao Ming, he will split time with Luther Head, and will get better defensively under Van Gundy, he will need to bulk up more though.Bibliography:NBADraft.net [Player Profiles]ESPN.com [Player Profiles]
I would go with Ronnie Brewer, seeing how TMac plays SF, and Ronnie can drive pretty well, he can play like a point guard, pass, steal, play some d. He is multi talented. Guards are your weakest spot right now, and Ronnie can play the 1, 2 and even 3.
i think the rockets are looking for someone like brewer instead of carney.. what i like most about brewer is his court vision and passing ability. he doesn't need to do the shooting if he has t-mac and yao on the team so all he needs to do is get that orange ball to them. and when he gets open jumpshots, it won't be too hard for him to make it, it's just hard for him to hit it contested and stuff because of his odd shooting style. however he will be able to be a threat if he's open. i think it's best if they choose brewer, carney is another generic athletic small forward who can jump. he can't offer as much as brewer can.
I like the fact that Brewer can handle the ball and can play point guard as well. My only concern on him is his deformed arm but it looks like he is shooting at anaccetable percentage.Let put their stats side by side in 2005-2006 seasonlayer MIN PTS REB AST TO A/T STL BLK PF FG% FT% 3P% PPSBrewer 34.8 18.4 4.8 3.3 2.2 1.49 2.6 .5 1.4 .441 .750 .338 1.32Carney 27.2 17.2 4.3 1.3 1.5 .87 1.3 .7 2.3 .436 .712 .391 1.26A couple of things I'd like to point out about the stats...Brewer plays nearly 8 more minutes per game, but don't be fooled by the fact that he only scores an extra point. Both players take a nearly identical # of shot attempts per game (13.9 for Brewer, 13.6 for Carney). This is reflected in the PPS (points per shot) averages (1.32 for Brewer, 1.26 for Carney). So in short, it's false to say that Carney would for sure be the better scorer. It's obvious that Brewer can score just as well, if not better, but that just wasn't his role at Arkansas.Carney does have a higher 3pt % but that's a little misleading as well. Brewer had an off year this past season (34%) and Carney had a good year (39%) but the season BEFORE that, it was flipped (40% for Brewer, 33% for Carney). I'd be inclined to say that they've both developed an equally reliable 3pt shot over the past couple of seasons. Meanwhile, Brewer's overall FG%'s are hands down more impressive.Brewer dominates in assists and steals, and turnovers are comparable (especially considering that Brewer ran some point). The only other category that seperates them is personal fouls. Carney plays significantly less minutes, but commits an extra foul. Not a good sign.I may sound like a broken record, but I like Brewer over Carney more and more everyday. Breaking down their stats makes it even more obvious to me which player we should take. Throw in the fact that Brewer can guard 3 spots, plays with intensity, has been an ironman for his team (we all know how important health is), and is a year younger (remember we're comparing a junior's stats to a senior's stats here) and it's clear to me that it has to be Brewer.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dsounG @ Jun 4 2006, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I like the fact that Brewer can handle the ball and can play point guard as well. My only concern on him is his deformed arm but it looks like he is shooting at anaccetable percentage.Let put their stats side by side in 2005-2006 seasonlayer MIN PTS REB AST TO A/T STL BLK PF FG% FT% 3P% PPSBrewer 34.8 18.4 4.8 3.3 2.2 1.49 2.6 .5 1.4 .441 .750 .338 1.32Carney 27.2 17.2 4.3 1.3 1.5 .87 1.3 .7 2.3 .436 .712 .391 1.26A couple of things I'd like to point out about the stats...Brewer plays nearly 8 more minutes per game, but don't be fooled by the fact that he only scores an extra point. Both players take a nearly identical # of shot attempts per game (13.9 for Brewer, 13.6 for Carney). This is reflected in the PPS (points per shot) averages (1.32 for Brewer, 1.26 for Carney). So in short, it's false to say that Carney would for sure be the better scorer. It's obvious that Brewer can score just as well, if not better, but that just wasn't his role at Arkansas.Carney does have a higher 3pt % but that's a little misleading as well. Brewer had an off year this past season (34%) and Carney had a good year (39%) but the season BEFORE that, it was flipped (40% for Brewer, 33% for Carney). I'd be inclined to say that they've both developed an equally reliable 3pt shot over the past couple of seasons. Meanwhile, Brewer's overall FG%'s are hands down more impressive.Brewer dominates in assists and steals, and turnovers are comparable (especially considering that Brewer ran some point). The only other category that seperates them is personal fouls. Carney plays significantly less minutes, but commits an extra foul. Not a good sign.I may sound like a broken record, but I like Brewer over Carney more and more everyday. Breaking down their stats makes it even more obvious to me which player we should take. Throw in the fact that Brewer can guard 3 spots, plays with intensity, has been an ironman for his team (we all know how important health is), and is a year younger (remember we're comparing a junior's stats to a senior's stats here) and it's clear to me that it has to be Brewer.</div>great analysist. i'm going w/ what he said. hahaha
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (YugoRocketsFan @ Jun 4 2006, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>PPG is misleading because Carney plays for a whole better team.</div>it's not only the extra points but the shooting percentage, the facts, the statistics. it's all there just read it. ronnie brewer would be a WAY better pick than rodney carney.
I believe Carney will be a better NBA player in time, but Brewer will be a good one as well, and is a better fit than Carney in Houston. Brewer can play 3 positions (PG, SG, SF) and also DEFEND 3 positions. That is important. He doesn't have great shooting mechanics, but I hear that is due to a childhood injury of some sort. But he can drive, is atheltic, has good court vision, and is a very good defender. He not only sticks with you on defense, but he can create turnovers and also lead a break. He is a very underrated NCAA player in my opinion, and would fit in very well with Houston. But at the same time, Carney could also fit in Houstin. Reverting T-Mac back to the 2-guard would open up more oppertunities for him because he is bigger than most SG's in the league. If you think about it, playing SG or SF isn't as much of a difference as you think (because teams plan there games based on matchups anyway), but I think for the most part, having T-Mac drop back and play guys who are 2 inches shorter could help him. All in all, both picks would be fairly good for Houston, and I can see them with either one, as well as Marcus Williams. We'll just have to wait and see.
First off, I could care less if Ronnie Brewer can play the 1, 2 and 3. He's going to be a SG/SF in the NBA period just like Carney, he's not going to be playing PG. Carney has much more upside to him, he's a better athlete, better defender and shooter. Both players are very quick...Brewer has better vision, ball skills and is a better passer. McGrady really wants Carney.
