For the Chicago Bulls, spark plug Aaron Brooks is the definition of the rich getting richer. If Derrick Rose can stay healthy, the 6'0" scorer can serve in spot duty for the defensive juggernaut.
For Brooks, he's headed to a team built to mask his weaknesses and maximize his strengths. Coach Tom Thibodeau may not seem like the best teacher for Brooks and his lightning-quick trigger, but history shows the defensive guru has enjoyed plenty of success with undersized scoring guards.
Brooks has yet to officially join the Windy City's finest, but the partnership could become official at any time.
"Though a league source said a deal isn’t finalized, talks to sign the 6-foot guard to a veteran’s minimum contract are in the advanced stages," K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.
The price doesn't sound like a bargain now, but it could easily appear as such in the coming months.
Brooks' skill set is limited.
He's an explosive scorer (career 17 points per 36 minutes, via Basketball-Reference.com) and a fairly reliable shooter from distance (career 36. ...
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Why Aaron Brooks Is in Perfect Position to Thrive with Chicago Bulls
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