Through 49 games, the Phoenix Suns have defied expectations. Sitting at 30-19 and holding a top-six spot in the Western Conference, this team was supposed to be in a transitional year after parting ways with All-Stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Instead, they’re ahead of schedule-and a big reason why is Dillon Brooks.
Yes, that Dillon Brooks.
Alongside franchise cornerstone Devin Booker, Brooks has stepped into a starring role and is putting together the best season of his career. He’s averaging 21 points per game while continuing to be a defensive menace-something fans and coaches have come to expect from him. But now, he’s pairing that signature edge with consistent offensive production, and the results are turning heads across the league.
Over the last four games, Brooks has taken things up another level, averaging north of 25 points per contest, including a career-high 40-point explosion against the Detroit Pistons. That performance wasn’t just a hot shooting night-it was a statement.
Brooks was in rhythm, confident, and in full control on both ends of the floor. It’s the kind of stretch that turns a solid season into an All-Star campaign.
And that’s exactly what’s happening.
With the All-Star break just around the corner, the drumbeat for Brooks to earn his first selection is getting louder. Teammates are backing him, fans are noticing, and the numbers speak for themselves.
One of the most vocal endorsements came from Suns big man Mark Williams, who kept it simple on social media. Responding to a post asking if Brooks deserves All-Star recognition, Williams offered just one word: “Yes.”
That’s all that needed to be said.
The All-Star reserves will be announced on Sunday, and while it remains to be seen whether Brooks gets the nod, his impact on this Suns team is undeniable. He’s not just filling a role-he’s helping redefine what this version of the Suns looks like. In a year that was supposed to be about recalibration, Brooks is helping turn it into something more.
Whether or not he’s wearing an All-Star jersey next week, Brooks is already proving he belongs in the conversation. And if he keeps this up, the playoffs might be where he makes his real statement.