PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks always plays with physicality and attitude, but on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, that physicality went a little too far.
Oct 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reaches for the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Midway through the third quarter, Brooks attempted a turnaround shot, but as he jumped, he kicked Denver guard Jamal Murray in the groin. The initial foul call was made in real time, but after a review by officials, it was upgraded to a flagrant 2 foul and Brooks was ejected from the game.
In what was already a tense back-and-forth Game 1 of the NBA Cup, Brooks’ ejection sparked reactions online from Phoenix supporters and basketball fans.
Oct 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) goes up for a basket between Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Disclaimer: Reactions contain foul language; reader discretion is advised.
Dillon Brooks only got ejected because of his name that’s literally how he fucking SHOOT THE DAMN BALL!!!!
— 𝑫𝒐𝒎𝑷𝑻2 (@24Dominixk) October 31, 2026
HOLY SHIT! Dillon Brooks got KICKED OUT of the game. WTF was Dillon Brooks doing there. Kicked Jamal Murray in the groin because his ego got the best of him SMH
#SunsUp #NBA
— Draevok (@1DRVOK) October 31, 2026
Dillon Brooks gets ejected for something Kobe did his whole career a little leg kick to the nuts. Brooks was having a good night also that’s a shame. A little harsh on the ruling imo
— bismarck perez (@Bizzy012) October 31, 2026
Dillon Brooks is embarrassing himself and should just stop.
— The Colfax Kid (@thekolfaxkid) October 31, 2026
That Dillon Brooks Ejection was fucking soft
— S S (@BeefStewSH92) October 31, 2026
Oct 21, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) drives to the basket during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Before the ejection, Brooks led the scoring for the Suns, scoring 20 points in the first half on 8-for-10 shooting from the field and 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. He finished his night with 22 points, two assists, one rebound and one steal.
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