Dillon Brooks keeps promise to LeBron James

“I am Prepare to lock him up”explain NBA Villains just before facing The greatest legend in the league today is LeBron James. With this powerful declaration of intent, Dillon Brooks, new acquisition The Houston Rockets, back in the front office. A “bad” guy who was criticized for living on the fringes of the sport but who was also a big-time defender. And, apparently, he also enjoys talking (in many cases, beyond his ability). Only now he has achieved it.

Brooks Judging from his personal performance, he did not play a great game. (5 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist in 25 minutes), but the Rockets destroyed the Los Angeles Lakers (128-94), raising questions about the Golden Bauhinia Stars (who have a 3-5 record). If we focus on the most important point, which is defense, the Canadiens did keep LeBron out of the game.

When they pair up, “Brown” only scores 6 points (2/6 for TC) and conceded 3 goals. In the end, he scored 18 points in 27 minutes. Brooks kept his word.

Prepare to lock him up

Dillon Brooks

It’s a step from a hated player to a famous defender. This is the transformation you are looking for. This summer, he signed with the Rockets for 4 years and $86 million to seek a new identity. He left Memphis as a bad boy because he got into fights With players like Donovan Mitchell, Nikola Jokic, and even one Lakers fan telling him he could never guard LeBron. He reached his peak when he injured Gary Payton Jr. in the playoffs. In addition, 18 techniques have been added. It was his turn to respond.

I’m the best defender in the world

Dillon Brooks

For now, it is. In his World Cup appearance with Team Canada, he shone, outscoring Spain 22-11 in the final quarter and becoming the leader of Jordy Fernandez’s defense. Additionally, in the bronze medal game, he had 39 points, seven triples and a 42-point PIR in 42 minutes. His return to the NBA couldn’t be a more positive thing for the Rockets, who are changing their look compared to previous years (4-3).

(Dillon Brooks) The contract he deserves

LeBron James

“I am The best guard in the world, in the World Cup and in the NBA,” he said at that international event

with your choice. Among the elite, he certainly is. His promise to LeBron came true. So much so that even the “King” himself acknowledged his merits, despite the many discussions they had had in the past. “He deserves an $80 million contract. He hasn’t stopped doing a great job since leaving Oregon,” the Lakers star said.