Article: Brooks up to speed in grueling NBA workouts.(Sports)

Byline: Adam Jude The Register-Guard

TUALATIN - Near the end of an 80-minute workout at the Portland Trail Blazers' practice facility Friday morning, Aaron Brooks displayed the fast footwork and soft shooting touch that he believes - as do many others - will make him an NBA draft pick later this month.

Breaking down a defender in a one-on-one drill, Brooks paused on a drive to the basket, dribbled between his legs twice and swished a 15-foot jump shot. It's that kind of don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-it moment that had Blazers officials marveling at the pace of the former Oregon point guard's game.

"Unbelievable player," Blazers coach Nate McMillan ...

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