- Dillon Brooks explodes for 39 points in win over Team USA
- Brooks shuts down the haters in post-game press conference
- Critics are fueling motivation for Brooks
Dillon Brooks is as controversial as any player can get in the NBA, but that didn’t matter this weekend during Canada’s showdown against Team USA for the bronze. While Canada walked away with the win, Dillon Brooks was the story of the night for his 39-point explosion.
Predictably, he took his victory lap after the game with a message directly to his biggest haters: “I just appreciate you. Everybody that was throwing shots on Twitter and Instagram… It just motivates me to keep on going.”
Q: "Have you got anything you want to say to the haters?"@dillonbrooks24: "I just appreciate you." pic.twitter.com/tJnlMqLdyh
— THE SHIFT (@theshift_sports) September 10, 2023
After last season’s dramatic ordeal with the Grizzlies, Dillon was villainized by the NBA community and deemed a distraction in the locker room. By the time free agency opened up in July, fans were convinced that Brooks would end up playing in China. Needless to say, Brooks has challenged the narrative about his game, and now he can rest easy knowing that he proved his worth to the world.
Dillon Brooks Has Proven Everybody Wrong
Whether it’s for his many flaws on the court or his excessive “trash talker” persona, Dillon Brooks isn’t very well-liked in NBA circles. For the fans, he’s just an overconfident role player who often takes things way too far.
But despite all the noise and a disappointing run with the Grizzlies, Brooks was able to secure an $80 million contract from the Rockets this summer. “I saw all the memes on Twitter about him needing to learn Mandarin because he was gonna play in China,” said JJ Redick. “The motherf—er just signed for $80 million. He’s a good player, a valuable player.”
In the aftermath of Dillon’s masterpiece against Team USA, he must be feeling pretty good about where he stands, but he’ll never win back the favor of the fans unless he can keep it together with the Rockets.
What Can We Expect In Houston?
It’s hard to say for sure how next season’s Rockets will play, but Dillon is expected to play a fairly large role for them, given his contract and the six years of experience under his belt. Alongside budding young stars like Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Kevin Porter Jr., his defensive prowess will give them a much-needed boost on that side of the floor.
Offensively, we’ve seen Dillon score at a reasonable efficiency before. In the 2012-22 campaign, he averaged 18.4 points per game on 43% shooting. If he can return to those numbers or better next season, it could bring some amazing results for the Rockets.
But if Brooks struggles like he did last year, he’ll have to endure a chorus of hate that will never let up. While it may seem harsh, this is just the reality for Brooks now, as one of the boldest trash talkers in the entire NBA.
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