Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks trying to get under LeBron’s skin
1 year, 8 months ago

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks trying to get under LeBron’s skin

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Calling the NBA’s all-time leading scorer — regular season and playoffs — old and just another player might not seem very smart to most folks. For Dillon Brooks, that’s just the Grizzlies’ defender trying to get under LeBron James’ skin. “I’m creating a name for myself,” Brooks said Wednesday night after a 103-93 win over the Lakers. That’s why James, who spoke to reporters Wednesday night before Brooks called him a “legend” and “old,” said before the series started the Lakers couldn’t overlook someone who can get hot as a shooter, too. “If It’s LeBron, if it’s AD, if it’s whoever, I play my heart out, so he knows that,” Brooks said.

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Dillon Brooks unloads on refs over Ime Udoka-LeBron James spat: ‘A whole bunch of nonsense’
1 year ago

Dillon Brooks unloads on refs over Ime Udoka-LeBron James spat: ‘A whole bunch of nonsense’

New York Times  

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks sounded off about the officiating crew assigned to Saturday night’s Lakers-Rockets game in Los Angeles while speaking at practice Monday afternoon. With 8:35 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Lakers leading 93-78, Rockets coach Ime Udoka and Lakers forward LeBron James got into a verbal disagreement on the sidelines, resulting in double technical fouls …

LeBron James vs. Dillon Brooks: a running clock of The King vs. The Villain matchup
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James vs. Dillon Brooks: a running clock of The King vs. The Villain matchup

New York Times  

HOUSTON — I have a working theory when it comes to Dillon Brooks. Rockets HC Ime Udoka has no issue with Dillon Brooks saying he’s going to “lock up” LeBron James. This was something Udoka and Brooks talked about in the off-season as well.… pic.twitter.com/buO4MJrciS — Will Kunkel November 8, 2023 “Na, we don’t pay attention to that,” Lakers coach …

Dillon Brooks is resetting Rockets’ defensive mindset, one screen at a time
1 year, 2 months ago

Dillon Brooks is resetting Rockets’ defensive mindset, one screen at a time

New York Times  

For all the glitz and glamor treatment NBA offenses get — from the way the game’s best scorers are marketed across social media platforms to large-scale discourse at every level — defense, and the process of executing it at a high level, is an art form. Figuring out how, doing my homework early on how they like to screen, who …

NBA fines Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks 25k USD for avoiding media
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA fines Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks 25k USD for avoiding media

The Hindu  

The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks $25,000 on Sunday for violating league rules governing media access. He left without speaking to reporters after the Grizzlies’ season-ending 125-85 loss to the host Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 on Friday night. Brooks, 27, failed to participate in the postgame media availability at least three times during the first-round Western …

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks fined for skipping postgame media availability
1 year, 7 months ago

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks fined for skipping postgame media availability

New York Times  

Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for failing to participate in team postgame media availability. Here’s what you need to know: The following was released by the NBA: pic.twitter.com/WqITrOD3ly — NBA Communications April 30, 2023 The Athletic’s instant analysis: How Brooks’ series went down Game 1, Grizzlies lost: Brooks spoke postgame and said he’s …

Hernández: Lakers need LeBron James to fight fatigue, win Game 6
1 year, 7 months ago

Hernández: Lakers need LeBron James to fight fatigue, win Game 6

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA playoff series on Wednesday in Memphis. Removed from the court with about five minutes left in an eventual 116-99 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, James planted himself on the edge of the Lakers’ bench at FedExForum. We’re gonna …

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks: Strike to LeBron James was accidental
1 year, 8 months ago

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks: Strike to LeBron James was accidental

The Hindu  

While the NBA reportedly won’t take further disciplinary action against Dillon Brooks after his hit to the groin area of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, the Memphis Grizzlies forward said Sunday that the contact was accidental. In Saturday night’s Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Brooks was ejected following a flagrant 2 foul after …

NBA won’t suspend Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks - report
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA won’t suspend Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks - report

The Hindu  

The NBA won’t take any further disciplinary action against Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks after his hit to the groin area of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, ESPN reported Sunday. In Saturday night’s Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Brooks was ejected following a flagrant 2 foul after delivering the hit 17 seconds into …

NBA playoffs: Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks tossed for blow to LeBron in Game 3
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs: Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks tossed for blow to LeBron in Game 3

The Hindu  

Dillon Brooks delivered the most painful blow yet in his ongoing battle with LeBron James to a particularly sensitive area Saturday night. The Memphis agitator was ejected from Game 3 of the Grizzlies’ first-round playoff series against Los Angeles after striking James in the groin 17 seconds into the second half. Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins only commented tersely on Brooks’ …

LeBron James pokes back at Dillon Brooks in Lakers' Game 3 win
1 year, 8 months ago

LeBron James pokes back at Dillon Brooks in Lakers' Game 3 win

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James powers his way past Grizzlies guard Ja Morant to score a basket during the third quarter Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Anthony Davis and Lakers take command early in Game 3 victory over Grizzlies Anthony Davis finishes with 31 points and LeBron James scores 25 as the Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 to …

NBA: Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks will not face additional penalty for hitting LeBron James in groin
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks will not face additional penalty for hitting LeBron James in groin

New York Times  

The NBA will not issue an additional penalty on Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks for hitting Lakers star LeBron James in the groin in Saturday’s game, an NBA spokesperson confirmed to The Athletic on Sunday. When Brooks was firing off all of those insults in James’ direction last week, he literally said, “I’m trying to make a name for myself.” He …

Lakers defeat Grizzlies in Game 3; Dillon Brooks gets ejected after hitting LeBron James in groin
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakers defeat Grizzlies in Game 3; Dillon Brooks gets ejected after hitting LeBron James in groin

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks “poked” LeBron James one time too many. Brooks was ejected from Game 3 against the Lakers after hitting James in the groin with 11:43 left in the third quarter, and L.A. went on to win comfortably, 111-101. The enigmatic Brooks sparked controversy this week for calling James “old,” among other things, and shrugged …

'I don't care -- he's old…': Dillon Brooks on his confrontation with LeBron James
1 year, 8 months ago

'I don't care -- he's old…': Dillon Brooks on his confrontation with LeBron James

Hindustan Times  

Memphis Grizzlies defeated Los Angeles Lakers by 103-93 on Wednesday night. LeBron James starred for Lakers and finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James Grizzlies were on top of Lakers in the first two quarters and in the third quarter, Dillon Brooks had a confrontation with James. Brooks alleged that James called …

‘Ready to play’: LeBron James deflects Dillon Brooks trash talk ahead of Game 3
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Ready to play’: LeBron James deflects Dillon Brooks trash talk ahead of Game 3

LA Times  

Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks, left, gets in the face of Lakers forward LeBron James as he talks trash during the second half of Game 2 on Wednesday. Or you could watch him sidestep chance after chance to respond to Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks, who called James “old” after Memphis evened the first-round series with the Lakers on Wednesday night. “Everything …

Dillon Brooks calls LeBron James ‘old’ after Grizzlies’ Game 2 win over Lakers: ‘I poke bears’
1 year, 8 months ago

Dillon Brooks calls LeBron James ‘old’ after Grizzlies’ Game 2 win over Lakers: ‘I poke bears’

New York Times  

MEMPHIS — LeBron James is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a four-time MVP, a four-time champion and a 19-time All-Star. To the Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks, LeBron is “old.” “I poke bears — I don’t respect no one until they come and give me 40,” Brooks said. The Lakers were down 20 at one point, but James was beginning to bring …

Grizzlies’ Brooks suspended 1 game for flagrant on Payton
2 years, 7 months ago

Grizzlies’ Brooks suspended 1 game for flagrant on Payton

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday for making “unnecessary and excessive contact” that resulted in a fractured elbow for Golden State’s Gary Payton II in Game 2 of the the Western Conference semifinals. Obviously, we’re going to honor the league’s decision, but you know it’s a …

Grizzlies’ top defender Dillon Brooks ejected for Flagrant 2
2 years, 7 months ago

Grizzlies’ top defender Dillon Brooks ejected for Flagrant 2

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis forward Dillon Brooks was ejected for a flagrant foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton on Tuesday night in the opening minutes of Game 2 in their Western Conference semifinal. “That’s how I see it.” Payton was going for a layup when Brooks chased him down and swung his arm, hitting the Warriors guard across the head. …

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