PHOENIX – The Athletic released its annual Players’ Poll and Phoenix Suns Dillon Brooks won’t be happy to see which list he landed on. The 161-player survey was recorded from February to April and ranges from questions about coaching, defense and most overrated/underrated. Despite having a career year, Brooks wasn’t listed in any of the positive categories and found himself as one of the most overrated players in the NBA by his peers.
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Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates a shot against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Full overrated NBA players list:
- Alperen Sengun: 12.3%
- Rudy Gobert: 8.6%
- Trae Young: 8.6%
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 7.4%
- Paolo Banchero: 4.9%
- Ja Morant: 4.9%
- Deni Avdija: 3.7%
- Scottie Barnes: 3.7%
- Luka Doncic: 3.7%
- Pascal Siakam: 3.7%
- Dillon Brooks: 2.5%
- Tyrese Haliburton: 2.5%
- Tyler Herro: 2.5%
- Evan Mobley: 2.5%
- Brandin Podziemski: 2.5%
- Domantas Sabonis: 2.5%
Apr 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Breaking down the percentages, Brooks received two votes from the 81 players that answered the poll. He received the same around of mentions as other all-stars like Domantas Sabonis, Tyler Herro and Tyrese Haliburton. The 30-year-old did play like a fringe all-star this season, averaging 20.2 points and 3.6 rebounds. Brooks and his teammates campaigned hard for his first all-star selection but fell short.
Brooks’ injury near the end of the season could’ve played a part of players considering him overrated, as he wasn’t on the court to prove himself. Another aspect for why his peers believe he could be overrated is because of his competitive personality. The “Villain” is known for his aggressive on-court defense and antics that could rub his opponents the wrong way.
Regardless, Brooks undisputedly had his best season of his career and did it at the perfect time, as he is up for an extension this offseason. While his peers don’t view him highly, the Suns front office seem committed to securing Brooks on a long-term deal.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
