Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks declared he ‘had his number’ on Oklahoma City Thunder phenom Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a stunning claim considering his team got swept by the Thunder in the first round. Brooks said on a Thursday episode of NBA 2K League that he hopes to face Gilgeous-Alexander again next season, igniting what he sees as a brewing rivalry.
Brooks’ Bold Rivalry Talk After the Sweep
“A little rivalry brewing up. I live for those,” Brooks said around the 4:40 mark of the podcast. He went on to make it crystal clear, stating, “If we get them again this year, it’s definitely going to be Shai.” The Suns’ first-round exit at the hands of the Thunder seems to have fueled a fire in Brooks, leading him to believe this is the start of something big. He even went so far as to claim, “Before he got to this level, because he’s one of the greatest in the game right now, I had his number.” That’s a strong statement to make about one of the league’s top talents!
A Pattern of “Having Their Number”
This isn’t the first time Brooks has publicly asserted he has the “number” of a star player. Just back in February, he made a very similar comment about San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. It seems Brooks thrives on these kinds of personal challenges and isn’t shy about calling out the league’s best.
For Dillon Brooks, the next season is already looking like it’s personal. He’s openly gunning for a rematch with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, hoping to turn that first-round sweep into a full-blown rivalry.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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