Aaron Brooks is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. Brooks was born on January 14, 1985, in Seattle, Washington, and attended Franklin High School. He played college basketball at the University of Oregon, where he was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year in 2007.
Brooks was selected in the first round of the 2007 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. He spent his first three seasons with the Rockets, where he established himself as a reliable backup point guard. In his second season, he averaged 11.2 points and 3.0 assists per game and was named the NBA's Most Improved Player.
After his time with the Rockets, Brooks played for several other NBA teams, including the Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, and Minnesota Timberwolves. He was known for his quickness, scoring ability, and three-point shooting.
Brooks had some notable performances throughout his career. In 2009, he scored a career-high 43 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers. In 2010, he hit a game-winning three-pointer in the playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers. In 2014, he scored 26 points in a game against the Miami Heat, helping the Denver Nuggets end the Heat's 17-game winning streak.
Despite his success, Brooks struggled with injuries throughout his career. He suffered a severe ankle injury in 2011 that caused him to miss most of the season. He also dealt with knee and hip injuries later in his career.
In 2018, Brooks signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association. He played one season in China before returning to the United States to play in the BIG3, a 3-on-3 basketball league.
Overall, Brooks had a solid NBA career, averaging 10.1 points and 3.1 assists per game over 10 seasons. He was a reliable scorer and a valuable backup point guard for several teams. While injuries limited his playing time at times, he was able to make an impact on the court when healthy.
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