Grizzlies’ shooting guard Dillon Brooks made headlines for his trash-talking towards LeBron James and the Lakers during the NBA playoffs. Despite the criticism he received, Brooks remained unapologetic and stood by his competitive nature.
“I’m a competitor. I compete. Most people are scared to compete, and that’s why they get rattled or feel some type of way when I play against them,” Brooks said in his exit interview.
Brooks’ unwavering confidence in his playing tactics shows he believes that trash-talking is part of the game and an effective way to get under his opponent’s skin. The Grizzlies guard believes it’s what sets him apart from other players in the league and has no intention of changing his approach.
Dillon Brooks say he will not change the way he plays
“Most people are scared to compete, and that's why they get rattled or feel some type of way when I play against them.”
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“That’s who I am and that’s what I’m going to be. It’s just competition. Most people are scared to compete, and that’s why they get rattled or feel some type of way when I play against them,” Brooks said.
Despite the backlash, Brooks remains convinced that his trash-talking did not affect LeBron James’ game. He conceded that the Lakers were the better team and deserved to advance.
“We just got beat by a better team. A bigger team. Guys that have their whole team, the pieces there,” Brooks admitted.
However, Brooks’ performance on the court needs to improve to back up his words. Although he averaged 14.3 points per game, his shooting percentages were subpar, with a field goal percentage of 39.6 and a three-point percentage of 32.6.
In conclusion, Dillon Brooks’ trash-talking tactics are a part of who he is, and he won’t change his approach anytime soon. However, he needs to improve his game if he wants to back up his talk with actions.
Dillon Brooks Fined $25,000 for Failing to Appear at Media Availabilities Multiple Times
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks has been hit with a $25,000 fine by the NBA for repeatedly skipping media availabilities as his team exited the playoffs following a series loss to the LA Lakers.
Brooks, who had earlier made remarks about wishing he could have faced LeBron James during his prime, failed to back up his talk on the court, finishing with poor stats in the series. He averaged 10.5 points on 31.2% shooting, including 23.8% from 3-point range, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists. During the team’s elimination game, he managed only 10 points on 4-11 shooting.
Despite his lackluster performance, Brooks has made it clear that he will not change his playing style, as he believes that most people are scared to compete, and that’s why they get rattled or feel some type of way when he plays against them.
Brooks remains unapologetic about his trash-talking towards LeBron James, saying it is just a part of his competitive nature. However, he must also accept the consequences of his actions, including the fines for his refusal to speak with the media.
