Dillon Brooks is still throwing jabs at the Lakers, even after LeBron James left for Philly. Seriously, what gives? For reasons unclear, particularly with LeBron no longer on the team, Brooks just can’t quit this one-sided beef, and now he’s trying to come after Luka Dončić.
Brooks Just Can’t Let Go
Remember that “feud” Brooks had with LeBron? It was remarkably one-sided, often ending with Brooks getting ejected or game-sealing baskets scored against him. The guy even tried to troll LeBron during the playoffs by showing up for Game 4 against the Thunder, an opportunity he only had because his own team was already eliminated! You’d think with LeBron heading to Philly, that whole rivalry with the purple and gold would finally die down. But nope. Logic has never been on Brooks’ side, and that’s clear when you look at his track record, including being ejected twice in games against the Lakers in recent seasons.
Luka’s Ready To Own Him Again
No one has ever accused Brooks of being smart, and his latest comments just prove it. In a recent video with BleacherReport, he was asked about the Lakers’ offseason and basically said they’d be in trouble if Luka Dončić wasn’t averaging 40 points per game. Talk about poking the bear! The thing is, Luka already had a long history of owning the Suns even before Brooks showed up. Now, getting to unleash on him next season? That’s going to be glorious to watch. Luka’s certainly got the confidence, and his recent extension surely only added to that arrogance. Some folks even argue that his overconfidence might have been his undoing back in Memphis.
So, if you were worried the Lakers-Suns rivalry would fade, don’t be. It’s going to stay alive, or at least remain relevant, because Luka is absolutely looking to carry on LeBron’s legacy of owning Dillon Brooks. Get ready for some fireworks when these teams meet next season, because Brooks just handed Luka all the motivation he needs.
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Originally reported by Silver Screen and Roll.
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