PHOENIX (July 11) — New Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks appears ready to turn the page, but not without a few laughs about his reputation.
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Feb 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix center Mason Plumlee (22) and Houston Rockets forward Brooks (9) and guard Jalen Green (4) fight over a rebound in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
One of the lighthearted moments in Brooks’ visit to the Suns’ facilities came when he was having a conversation with Head Coach Jordan Ott and General Manager Brian Gregory; there were a lot of laughs and smiles about his past interactions around the league.
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix center Nick Richards (2) and Houston Rockets forward Brooks (9) shove each other in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Dillon Brooks on past altercations:
Phoenix Suns General Manager Brian Gregory playfully was talking with Brooks about his battles on the court. Brooks mentioned he had some scuffles in Brooklyn in his past, and Head Coach Jordan Ott put in his two cents getting a laugh out of Brooks when he said that Brooks has had, “a little scuffle with half of the league.” Brooks with a smile on his face embraced it with the reaction, “Doesn’t matter who you are.” (Credit: Phoenix Suns Twitter/Instagram)
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Brooks, one of the notorious players in the league for his hard-nosed demeanor, has been known for being a polarizing figure but also a fierce competitor. His trash-talking brings a different style to his versatile and lockdown defense, and is regarded around the league as one of the top defensive forces. His intensity at times has earned him a reputation, though the respect for his grit and competitive persona from his teammates shines through. As the Phoenix Suns look for a new headstrong mentality, Brooks can help lead that in more ways than one and especially by embracing that role.
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets forward Brooks (9) leaves the court after being ejected for fighting against Phoenix in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
