Dillon Brooks has easily been one of the most hated players in the entire NBA over the past few months. Overall, this is due to the fact that he never shuts up. Although his trash talk has worked on some of his opponents, it usually falls flat on everyone else. This was especially true in the first round after what he said about LeBron James. After winning Game 2, he made some shortsighted comments about the GOAT of this generation. Subsequently, his team lost in an embarrassing fashion.
Throughout the first-round series, Brooks barely averaged 10 points per game. His performance was simply abysmal, and with his contract expiring, there had been rumors of what could happen next. Hilariously, this came with a bunch of jokes about learning Chinese and going to play for the Shanghai Sharks. However, it seems like those jokes could very well become a reality. Today, it was reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic that Brooks is not coming back to the Grizzlies.
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In fact, the Grizzlies’ stance on Brooks is so brutal that it feels like a parody. As Charania explains, the Grizzlies said “he will not be brought back under any circumstances.” Overall, this is the verbal equivalent of stabbing someone and twisting the knife. Either way, things are not looking good for Brooks and his career. For now, there isn’t a single team that is jumping out as a potential landing spot for him. Consequently, his career is truly up in the air right now. It’s a sad reality, albeit one that Brooks will have to continue to deal with over these coming months.
Now, NBA fans will be able to get all of their jokes off without having to worry about a thing. Brooks did not get the last laugh, and for many, that is all that matters here. However, some need to exercise caution here. We say this because he could very well end up on your favorite team, sometime soon. You truly never know what could happen once free agency starts. Let us know which team is the best fit for Dillon Brooks, in the comments down below.