Dillon Brooks is one of those players that you hate playing against but would love to have as your teammate. He is one of the best trash-talkers in the league, and he gives off a Patrick Beverley vibe. Brooks is a tough physical defender who likes to get in a player’s face and play mind games with the player. He doesn't care if he is going against the greatest or just a regular player. He likes to let the world know that he is ready for any competition that comes his way.
Brooks was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft. He was one of the most essential pieces to the Grizzlies’ roster and helped the team take tremendous steps toward becoming a title contender. He can knock down three-pointers, drive to the hole, playmake, and play rigid defense. Unfortunately for him, the Grizzlies removed him from the roster this offseason. As per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Memphis Grizzlies even said that Brooks “will not be brought back under any circumstances” after last season’s playoff run. Dillon Brooks signed with the Houston Rockets in July 2023. In his first season as a Rockets player, Brooks played 72 regular games and averaged 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds to go along with 1.7 assists per outing.
Dillon Brooks vs Lebron James Skirmish
In the 2022-2023 NBA playoffs, the Grizzlies were facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the postseason. Memphis was the second seed in the West, and the Lakers barely got past the Play-In tournament. Brooks started trash-talking Lebron and got in his head in Game 2. After the game, Brooks was asked by a reporter if it was a bad idea to get in a scuffle with Lebron, to which he replied, “I don’t care, he is old” and continued by saying, “I poke bears… I don’t respect no one until they come and give me 40 (points).” (via ESPN)
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Lebron James stats vs Dillon Brooks
As of April 2025, LeBron James has faced Dillon Brooks 17 times in his career and has averaged 24.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.5 assists.
The Lakers can face the Rockets in the upcoming playoffs in the 2024/25 season, and the battle between Lebron and Dillon Brooks will be one to look forward to.
FAQs on Dillon Brooks
A. Dillon Brooks is 29 years old as of April 2025 and was born on January 22, 1996.
A. Dillon Brooks was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
A. Dillon Brooks is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall. He weighs 225 pounds (102 kg).
A. Dillon Brooks plays the shooting guard and the small forward spot.
