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Dillon Brooks: 'I would say it was probably around, but right before I got hurt with my hand. Like I knew I wanted to be here for the long term. Like I have got to experience the coaches, the players, the front office, Matt, and that is how I envisioned a team. So, I knew I do not want to be anywhere else, and for me, it was easy.'
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is already looking forward to one particular matchup in his first NBA season, sending a confident message to Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks. When asked about the upcoming matchup with Brooks during a recent livestream, the 23-year-old made it clear that he is eagerly awaiting the challenge. "I'm finna give Dillon Brooks belt, man. Stop playing, bruh," Lendeborg said.
PHNX Suns: “I think we added some shooting and some spacing with both of those guys.” 🎯 Consider Dillon Brooks a fan of the Suns’ offseason additions of Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard.
PHNX Suns: “My reward would be a championship.” 🏆 Dillon Brooks made it clear why he won’t be content with a contract extension alone:
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Hayden Cilley: I asked Dillon Brooks how he’ll keep his mental edge after signing his $73 million extension, to which he gave an insightful answer. “I would say I’m not content with just getting and being rewarded like that. I love basketball, so my reward will be a championship. Obviously $73 million showcases that you’re a pretty good player, but accolades from the NBA, that always keeps my engine going.” “What I’ve learned over the years as well is that the NBA just keeps getting better with the young talent. If you take a year off from how you go to your money, then somebody else is coming to come take it. For me, that’s the motivation because I don’t want to get too old or get too not into my game where some young guy can just come in and just give me 25.”
Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁: "I don't have to work out with him to agree that he has a very close game to me." Dillon Brooks with me on if he see's some of his game, in Koa Peat's offensive foundation, + more. Needless to say, he's excited to work with the rookie.
Hayden Cilley: Dillon Brooks on what he’s enjoyed about Phoenix that made him want to stay long-term. “I love the people. Doing different things in the community with my little 3-on-3 tournament and this camp coming up with the kids. The atmosphere we have in our arena. The fans made it kind of easier for me to stay.”
Hayden Cilley: Dillon Brooks on playing LeBron James on December 30, which happens to be on James’s birthday. “I’m excited. That’s more ammunition for me to win that game, but it should be fun.” Follow up question: Are you disappointed you won’t see him as often? “Not at all, but I’ll build up for the games that we play.”
Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁: "Guarding, being able to switch... having that shooting as well with Luke... they fit right in." Dillon Brooks likes the new adds, of Miles Beidges & Luke Kennard. He also sees them helping build a "2nd base," being more prepared for the Playoffs stage.
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Hayden Cilley: Dillon Brooks was asked if heading into his 10th season if he ever thought he would be labeled as a culture changer with a villain mentality. “Not at all. I never thought a villain could be a leader, but somehow I made it to be. But it’s a blessing. It just goes to show the work that I put in, the thoughts that I put into individuals, like joe they learn, what ways can they get better and make them more fiery.”
Eliav Gabay: “He has a similar game to me… glad we drafted him…he has the knowledge of the game that I have but more athletic. Gonna help a lot.” - Dillon Brooks on Koa Peat
Gilbert McGregor: “Passing … (Brian Gregory) told me I gotta work on passing. I’ve been working on that.” That part came with a chuckle, but Dillon’s got a clear plan on how to keep building.
Mike Vorkunov: Dillon Brooks will get about 13.98% of the cap in Year 1 on his extension if current 27-28 salary cap projection holds and he's got a flat AAV. That's a little more than Josh Hart got on his extension, two ticks up on PJ Washington, less than Brooks got on his Rockets deal.