Dillon Brooks didn’t exactly hide how he feels about LeBron James.
Speaking at the NBA 2K League during the Summer League, the Suns forward made it clear he wants the 41-year-old star to settle his future soon and get back on the court.
“This is me saying, LeBron, come back for one more year, man, come back for one more year. Stop all this waiting s-t,” Brooks said.
When asked if he was the biggest LeBron James hater, Brooks didn’t back off.
“Oh, I’m top, I’m top, for sure,” he said.
He also gave his prediction for where James will land next.
“I think Golden State,” Brooks concluded.
That call stands out because Brooks has spent years making no secret of his dislike for James. He’s also taken shots at Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, which makes his Warriors prediction even more eyebrow-raising.
Still, the latest reporting has pointed elsewhere. Shams Charania of ESPN reported that James has narrowed his focus to three teams: the Cavaliers, the Heat, and the 76ers.
That would leave Golden State outside the current picture, even though early signs had suggested the Warriors might be in the lead. The idea of James in San Francisco has also come with its own baggage. There’s no emotional tie to the franchise, and the fit doesn’t automatically turn the Warriors into a sure championship team, even with Stephen Curry and potentially Draymond Green alongside an injured Jimmy Butler at the core.
There’s also the perception angle. A move to the Warriors or the 76ers would be viewed by some as “cheating” to win a championship ring. Rich Paul has already clarified that James is not ring-chasing this season, which only adds more uncertainty to where he’ll go.
The sense here is that Golden State may be fading, while Cleveland or Miami could offer James both a real shot at a title and the kind of farewell tour that would fit if 2026-27 ends up being his final season.
For now, though, the decision remains unsettled. And even Dillon Brooks is waiting to see where LeBron James takes his talents next.
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