Dillon Brooks isn’t one to hold his tongue-and at this point, the NBA world knows it. Whether it’s on the court or in front of a mic, the Phoenix Suns guard has carved out a reputation as one of the league’s most unapologetic trash-talkers. And true to form, Brooks is back in the headlines, this time taking another shot at one of the game’s biggest icons: LeBron James.
In a recent video appearance with streamer N3on, Brooks didn’t mince words when asked who he thinks is the most overrated player in the league right now. His answer? LeBron James.
“I would probably say LeBron right now,” Brooks said. “I feel like he’s overrated right now.
I feel like his time is coming to an end. You got to pass that on to one of our world guys like Luka or Shai.”
It’s not the first time Brooks has taken aim at the Lakers superstar. Their on-court rivalry has been simmering for a while, and earlier this season, it reached a boiling point when Brooks was ejected for chest-bumping James during a game. That moment clearly still lingers in Brooks' mind, but if you’re expecting any backtracking, think again.
“When you’re on the floor, and it’s between those four lines, it doesn’t matter if you’re LeBron James or my grandmother,” Brooks said. “It’s war from when the whistle sounds to the end of the game.”
That’s classic Dillon Brooks-competitive edge turned all the way up, no matter the opponent. And while the comments are sure to stir debate, they also come at a time when Brooks is making a strong case for himself on the court.
In his first season with the Suns, Brooks has elevated his game and is quietly putting together one of the best campaigns of his career. He’s averaging 21.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 44.5 percent from the field. Those numbers, combined with his defensive intensity and signature swagger, have caught the attention of more than just fans.
Even Charles Barkley recently said Brooks deserves real All-Star consideration. And while Brooks isn’t campaigning for the nod, he’s not shying away from the idea either.
“Yeah, I feel like I’m playing at that level,” Brooks said. “Ultimately, I’m not gonna beg for it or do anything like that.
If it comes, it comes. But our real All-Star is Book (Devin Booker).
He’s been leading us this whole time, and he deserves to be in that All-Star talk and being a reserve on that All-Star team.”
That’s a telling quote. Brooks may be loud when it comes to opponents, but when it comes to his team, he knows who’s steering the ship. Devin Booker has been the Suns’ driving force, and Brooks is quick to give him his flowers.
Still, it’s hard to ignore what Brooks has brought to Phoenix this season. He’s become a key piece in their rotation-bringing scoring punch, defensive grit, and that trademark edge that makes him one of the most polarizing figures in the league.
Love him or hate him, Dillon Brooks isn’t backing down. Not from LeBron.
Not from the spotlight. And definitely not from the idea that he belongs among the NBA’s best this season.