PHOENIX – An aggressive mentality, a hard-nosed demeanor, and a tough attitude were all things that the Phoenix Suns have lacked recently, though with the addition of Dillon Brooks, that narrative could be changing.
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Mar 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Brooks (9) attempts to control the ball as Phoenix guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The missing need for an enforcer and a voice of somebody who will say what needs to be said has been filled with a player like Dillon Brooks. In the prior playoff exits, the Suns have lacked an edge, a physical and vocal presence on and off the court that holds others accountable and will give that energy when it’s needed.
May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) and Houston Rockets guard Brooks (9) battle for position in the second quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Would Suns fans embrace a player with such an attitude as Dillon Brooks? The face of the franchise, Devin Booker, has a cool and calm demeanor, and some might feel that his antics could be a little much.
How Suns fans feel about Dillon Brooks coming to Phoenix:
With all the hate the Suns are getting, along with the criticism of both Book and Green, Dillon Brooks being Dillon Brooks, and arguably a questionable FO they will be the villains upcoming season and I hope they embrace it to the fullest 😈
— MarcellusTheGreat (@FoeFoeMag) July 12, 2025
I Genuinely Believe the Suns Got a Great Package for KD:
– The return looked bad at the beginning, but they got solid rookies out of the picks and two solid starters
– Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks are both super motivated by the trade, and it’s always great to see a motivated…— Owen Maynor (@OwenMaynor) July 12, 2025
Whoever the Suns get I have no problem with supporting them. Dillon Brooks being an example of someone I disliked quite a bit before
— Alex  (@Patsnation87) July 20, 2025
Suns might want to trade Dillon Brooks 🤔
— C (@Cameronn05) July 20, 2025
Apr 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Houston Rockets forward Brooks (9) tangle arms during the second quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Having this type of player who is sometimes often classified as a, “villian”, has been beneficial for other NBA franchises as well. Draymond Green has been one of the faces of that type of enforcer, by getting under the skin of opposing teams, whether physically or mentally. If Dillon Brooks could provide that spark for the Suns, Phoenix could be turning the corner with a new core that could find itself having a lot of success, though through new methods.
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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
