Among the 14 games that the NBA is offering us this night, we will be watching the reunion between Dillon Brooks and his former Memphis team (2 a.m.). True to form, Brooks opened his big mouth to add a little spice to this confrontation.
We know that the separation between Dillon Brooks and the Grizzlies did not go as smoothly as possible this summer. Tired of his provocations towards the opponent which caused a violent blowback, the Memphis franchise preferred to cut ties with the pit bull, whose performances on the field no longer lived up to his numerous declarations.
Dillon Brooks thus packed his bags to join Houston through a very nice contract of 86 million dollars over 4 years. But he hasn’t turned the page yet: “I have a real grudge” he declared at the beginning of October concerning the Grizzlies, who according to him have “made to appear as the scapegoat” after the premature elimination in the first round of the 2023 Playoffs.
Brooks has therefore circled his reunion with Memphis on his calendar, with the first act scheduled for this Wednesday evening.
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Under his new Houston colors, Dillon Brooks helped the Rockets become a real basketball team by bringing toughness and defense, as well as that dose of arrogance that made him a character apart in the NBA. Along with Fred VanVleet, Jeff Green and new coach Ime Udoka, Brooks today allows the Rockets to be in balance (6 wins – 6 losses). During this time ? Memphis is 12th in the West with a record of 10 defeats in 13 games.
“You can see today that they (the Grizzlies) don’t have any confidence anymore. We do. We have an identity on which we build. Game after game, we show it more and more.”
– Dillon Brooks
If the current results of Houston and Memphis speak in his favor, the numerous injuries as well as the suspension of Ja Morant are all reasons which explain the Grizzlies’ poor start to the season. Still, it’s clear that Dillon Brooks – through his personality – was a main player in Memphis’ rise in recent years, and his departure appears to have left a void on the Grizz.
“She’s like that girlfriend you were with. You only realize how cool she is after you leave her.”
– Dillon Brooks
Knowing the guy, he will not only want to shine this night against his former team, but he will not hesitate to play “Dillon Brooks” by provoking those with whom he played for several seasons. No doubt, it will spark!
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Source texte : Houston Chronicle
2023-11-22 16:39:00
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