• Tracy McGrady has explained why Dillon Brooks made the right decision by going after LeBron James in the 2023 Playoffs
• McGrady believes Brooks elevated his profile by being unafraid of challenging LeBron
• Brooks signed a $80 million contract with the Houston Rockets as a result
Dillon Brooks was the meme of the 2023 Playoffs, as his trash-talk on LeBron James ultimately backfired as his No. 2 seed Grizzlies were dispatched by LeBron’s No. 7 seed Lakers. The Grizz cut ties with Brooks for his behavior, but Tracy McGrady thinks he did the right thing by provoking LeBron to secure his future.
“Now some of the ‘antics’ I could do without, but I’m talking about from a competitive standpoint: if he doesn’t do some of the things that he did last year going at LeBron… we’re not talking about Dillon Brooks, bro. He’s just another player that’s in the NBA that’s on somebody’s roster that people are overlooking. He’s made a name for himself. Whether it’s good or bad people are talking about him and in essence, that man just signed an $80 million dollar contract! So whatever he did, it worked for him.”
Dillon Brooks troling LeBron James & being blackballed was a media, fan narrative says Tracy McGrady on the Scoop B Radio Podcast: "I’m a fan of Dillon Brooks and here’s why: If Dillon Brooks doesn’t play the way he plays… Now some of the ‘antics’ I could do without; but I’m… https://t.co/IxAPWIJ881 pic.twitter.com/Ake8cdlQh1
— 👑 Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) August 10, 2023
Brooks was acting the way he did all season and was named to the All-Defensive Team. Even if teams were upset at his playoff antics, his fearless nature and on-court defensive pressure ensured the Rockets would think he’s worth $20 million a year.
Dillon Brooks Got What He Wanted But At What Cost?
Brooks secured his future in the NBA for at least four seasons through his actions, which is an undisputed fact. You don’t have to be liked to get paid in the NBA, as players like Patrick Beverley have shown the use of a defensive dog who’s not willing to back down to even the biggest stars in the game.
Unfortunately, his actions did sour his relationship with the team that drafted him. The Grizzlies felt the need to make an official statement denouncing Brooks and saying he won’t be re-signed, a puzzling move as teams usually just let their players walk instead of announcing that the player has no leverage in the market.
The Rockets hope to become a playoff contender this season, and adding veterans like Brooks and Fred VanVleet will help the team take a step in the right direction. They have their on-court stars like Jalen Green, it’s time for guys like Brooks and FVV to bring the locker room together and make them a playoff franchise.
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