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Kevin Durant Reveals Surprising Take On Dillon Brooks

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Kevin Durant has been making the media rounds recently. The former league MVP has been an open book to those who have interviewed him. Durant has been honest, from speaking on his legacy to every stop along his journey. On Tuesday, Durant discussed current stars in a sit-down interview on the Boardroom. Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks was one of those names. In the interview, Durant revealed what he really thinks about the outspoken star. Durant’s response may surprise you.

Trash talk has been a big discussion recently. With the created drama from the Women’s Final Four. However, player’s like Durant have been hearing trash-talk their entire careers. It’s something that has never really bothered Durant. “We’ve seen so many players in the history of the game that we all love for doing the same stuff… I can respect that he’s bringing that energy to the game every time he plays. It’s not no front with him,” stated the Phoenix star.

Kevin Durant Respects Dillon Brooks’ Approach To The Game

Brooks has been an outspoken player since his debut. His firey personality has been a staple of the Memphis franchise. Kevin Durant mentioned that former players like Brooks are beloved by fans and the media. However, Brooks has received nonstop hate through social media for his approach to the game. Brooks has even had on-the-court incidents with Durant’s former teammate Draymond Green. Green is also known for having a strong personality on the court.

The discussion of trash talk is great to hear. Especially as someone who believes it positively impacts the game. Yes, there is a line to trash-talk. However, we have yet to see that line be crossed. Durant seems to be in the minority of those who have an opinion on Brooks. What are your views on Brooks? Do you believe that his trash talk is a part of the game? Or do you believe Brooks has taken his talk a little too far? Sound off in the comment section below with your thoughts. As always, stay right here with us at HNHH for the latest NBA news.

Patrick Beverley Delivers A Few Choice Words To Dillon Brooks

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Patrick Beverley has long been known as a trash talker. With trash-talking in sports in the spotlight, Beverley didn’t want people to forget. On his podcast, The Pat Bev Pod, the Chicago guard talked about one of his most recent incidents. Beverley talked about digging into Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks. Brooks, who is also known to do a little trash-talking, became a victim to Beverley. Beverley’s Bulls earned a hard-fought win over the Grizzlies. Afterward, Beverley didn’t let Brooks forget.

During the show, Beverley told the world what he said to Brooks. “I catch Dillon Brooks out after we played [the Grizzlies]… He’s walking towards the bus… I go ‘hey Dillon Brooks, ya’ll thought you had that one huh… Take that b*tch right off the board.” Trash talking has long been a part of the game, and this is a great example. With all the talk of Angel Reese’s actions over the weekend, people should listen to Beverley. Trash talk is just a natural aspect of all athletics.

Patrick Beverley Doesn’t Shy Away From Trash Talk

Patrick Beverley has been known to irritate a few NBA stars. Beverley and his former teammate Russell Westbrook have a long history. When Beverley was a member of the Clippers, he enjoyed jawing with Westbrook in each of their contests. Fans could tell that things would get heated between the two. Which made it surprising when the two joined forces earlier this season with the Lakers. Now, neither player is with the Lakers. Which could see the rekindling of a fun rivalry.

The NBA is better with trash-talkers in the game. One of the greatest players of all time, Michael Jordan, was an incredible trash-talker. Also, no one can forget Reggie Miller taking on the whole entire city of New York. Sometimes, trash-talking can go a step too far. However, we have yet to see it reach those levels in quite some time. What are your thoughts on trash talk? Do you feel that it is an integral part of the game? Let us know in the comment section below. For the latest news involving the NBA, stay here at HNHH.

Kyrie Irving Speaks After Skipping Dillon Brooks Jersey Swap

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Kyrie Irving is very much a player who lives in his own world. Overall, Kyrie is one of the best players in the entire NBA. He is very exciting to watch, and he can become a blockbuster player on any given night. However, he does tend to do things his own way, which causes some issues. At the end of the day, Irving just wants to live his life. Although, there are some people who simply want him to fail, no matter the cost. It makes for an interesting dynamic that usually ends up playing out on social media.

Although recently, Irving was scrutinized for a much more hilarious reason. Last night, the Dallas Mavericks were playing against the Memphis Grizzlies. It was a pretty good game that eventually led to a win from the Grizzlies. Subsequently, following the match, Dillon Brooks tried to swap jerseys with Kyrie Irving. In the clip below, you can see Kyrie giving his jersey to Brooks. However, he does not take Brooks’ jersey for himself. Consequently, Brooks was seen walking around the court with two jerseys.

Kyrie Irving x Dillon Brooks

After the game, Kyrie Irving spoke about what happened, noting that his head was somewhere else. “I saw that after the game,” Kyrie said. “I’ll probably get it next time. Probably next time. Not this time. I was really onto the next thing, thought process-wise.” Ultimately, this is a very plausible explanation, especially since this is Kyrie. Moreover, it is even funnier because it is Dillon Brooks whose jersey was not accepted. Fans hate Dillon Brooks right now, so any kind of incident such as this one is seen as a comedy of errors.

At this point, it is very unlikely that Brooks will ever be liked by the majority of NBA fans. He is starting to turn into Draymond Green, and people do not like that. Additionally, the Memphis Grizzlies are just not extremely likable right now. When you put all of this together, it becomes clear that this situation was really funny. For once, Kyrie is seen as the hero. Hopefully, he cherishes the feeling for a while.

Dillon Brooks Claps Back At Draymond Green After Grizzlies Blow Out Warriors

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Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies has been embroiled in a pretty heated beef with none other than Draymond Green. Overall, it is very clear that these two men do not like each other. In fact, Green recently made some scathing comments on his podcast. Following some less-than-favorable remarks from Brooks, Green subsequently lambasted the Canadian baller.

“If you ever wondered why the Memphis Grizzlies is not ready to compete for a championship, look no further than this idiot right here,” Green said. “They’re actually depending on this guy to help them win a championship. And he says his game is cool. Quite frankly, that just shows how little you know about basketball. … Your level of understanding the game of basketball is at a fan level.” On Thursday night, Brooks was given a chance to respond on the court. Although he scored two less points than Draymond, his team came through with a blowout win. Moreover, Brooks was a pest all game long and it left Green frustrated. This then led to some great comments from Dillon Brooks after the game.

Dillon Brooks Responds

“You should give the mic to Draymond,” Brooks told the reporter. “Make him keep talking about me so I can play better.” While some fans might be rolling their eyes at these words, you cannot deny how great this rivalry is. The Grizzlies and the Warriors hate each other a lot. Furthermore, they are the third and sixth seeds which means they would fight it out in the postseason. The last series between these two was very fun, and we would get to see it all over again.

If you are Draymond, you cannot help but feel a bit punked in this situation. He talked a whole lot of smack about Brooks and ultimately lost the day after. Overall, it is a pretty embarrassing way to go out. That said, the next game between these two will be even better. Let us know your thoughts on this rivalry, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

What Draymond Said

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Draymond Green Destroys Dillon Brooks With Brutal Comeback: Watch

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Draymond Green is a player that has certainly attracted some negative attention in the past. Overall, he isn’t exactly the most popular player in the NBA. A lot of guys don’t care for how he plays, and they certainly don’t care for his trash talk. However, he is a player with four NBA titles to his name, so it is very hard to speak ill of him. That said, Dillon Brooks did just that during a recent interview with ESPN. As you will see, his comments were less than complimentary.

“I don’t like Draymond at all,” Brooks told ESPN. “I just don’t like Golden State. Don’t like anything to do with them. Draymond talks a lot. Gets away with a lot, too. His game is cool—with Golden State—but if you put him anywhere else, you’re not going to know who Draymond is. He plays with heart, plays hard, knows the ins and outs of their defense. I guess that’s why they like him over there.”

Draymond Green Vs. Dillon Brooks

Subsequently, Green hopped on his podcast and laced into the Memphis Grizzlies star. Overall, he was unrelenting in his roast session of the Canadian. As you can see up above, he basically said the Grizzlies can’t win a title with him on the roster. Moreover, he put Brooks’ basketball knowledge into question. “If you ever wondered why the Memphis Grizzlies is not ready to compete for a championship, look no further than this idiot right here,” Green said. “They’re actually depending on this guy to help them win a championship. And he says his game is cool. Quite frankly, that just shows how little you know about basketball. … Your level of understanding the game of basketball is at a fan level.”

This was an absolutely brutal takedown of Brooks that has a lot of NBA fans excited. Brooks has become extremely unlikeable, even compared to Green. That said, the next Grizzlies and Warriors game should be very interesting. Hopefully, these two go at each other in an intense, yet very competitive way. Let us know what you think of this new rivalry, in the comments down below.

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James Harden & Dillon Brooks Get Heated: Watch

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James Harden has been having an amazing resurgence this year. After regressing a bit last year due to injury, Harden has been back in the driver’s seat. Overall, the Philadelphia 76ers are settling into the top half of the Eastern Conference standings. Although they had a poor start, they are now considered to be the third-best team in the Conference. The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are above them, but once the playoffs come around, you never know what can happen.

One team that is going in the opposite direction in terms of momentum is the Memphis Grizzlies. Over their last few games, the Grizzlies have been awful. In fact, some have pointed at the Shannon Sharpe incident as a turning point for the team. Guys like Dillon Brooks have been called out for being pests on the court, and there is no doubt he is hated. On Thursday night, Dillon and Harden hit a collision course as the Grizzlies and Sixers duked it out in Philly.

James Harden Vs. Dillon Brooks

In the clip up above, you can see that things got chippy between these two players. The incident between the two occurred in just the first quarter, less than four minutes into the game. Furthermore, it seems like the two bumped chests and once the whistle blew, they exchanged words. Harden and Brooks were right in each other’s faces, and their teammates had to come to break it up. Both of these teams have been in their fair share of brawls over the years. However, this time around, they let cooler heads prevail.

Eventually, the Sixers went on to win the game thanks to Harden’s 31 points. As for Brooks, he had about 20 points less than Harden, which shows you who won the battle. Overall, the Grizzlies are a team on the decline, while the Sixers continue their ascent. With the playoffs just about a month and a half away, it will be interesting to see how things shape up. No matter what, it is clear we are in for a fantastic postseason. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.

The Highlights

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Donovan Mitchell Roasts Dillon Brooks After Groin Punch

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If you are a big fan of Donovan Mitchell, then you are likely very proud of the work he has done in Cleveland. As it stands, Mitchell has turned this team into dark horse NBA Finalists. Overall, he has been one of the best players in the league, and it has led to yet another All-Star appearance. Moreover, he is gaining the respect of fans in Cleveland. That’s a city that has been clamoring for a star since LeBron’s departure, and now, they finally have one.

Last night, Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a huge win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Since the Shannon Sharpe incident, the Grizzlies have been bad, and Mitchell took full advantage. However, it wasn’t without controversy as Mitchell got into a scuffle with Dillon Brooks. This all stemmed from an incident in which Brooks punched Mitchell in the groin. Subsequently, Mitchell and Brooks got into a scuffle that needed an intervention from the officials. Either way, Mitchell got the last laugh as his team secured the victory.

Donovan Mitchell Doesn’t Hold Back

Following the game, Mitchell was given a chance to talk about the fight with Brooks. These two went after each other a lot during Michell’s days in Utah, and he touched on that. Additionally, Mitchell made sure to send some shots Brooks’ way. “Him and I have had our personal battles for years,” Mitchell said. “Quite frankly, I’ve been busting his ass for years.” Overall, it was quite the statement to make, albeit a factual one. It should be noted that Brooks also incited the Sharpe incident. Needless to say, he is someone who is not afraid to get into it with both fans and players alike.

For Brooks, his physicality has ultimately worked in his favor. The fans in Memphis love what he brings to the game, and they are hoping he sticks around for a while. That entire Grizzlies team is filled with gritty players, and that is going to be their identity for the next decade. Players like Mitchell will just have to get used to it, for better or for worse. Let us know what you thought of the incident, in the comments down below.

The Incident

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