The Los Angeles Lakers are back home after playing their first set of playoff games since 2021. Taking on the #2 seeded Memphis Grizzlies, the Lakers won Game 1 in grand fashion, before dropping Game 2 without Ja Morant. LeBron James and co. couldn’t replicate their Game 1 success on Wednesday. They fell short to the Grizzlies 103-93.
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After the game, Dillon Brooks was feeling rather too good about himself. He spoke about NBA Royalty, LeBron James, after the game.
“I don’t care. He’s old. … I don’t respect no one until they come and give me 40.”
Dillon Brooks on his exchange with LeBron 😳
(via @espn_macmahon)pic.twitter.com/P5yNF2c1pT
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 20, 2023
This is a statement that did not sit right with a lot of people. Everyone wanted to know what LeBron felt about the same. As expected, the King was asked about the same after practice today.
NBA Twitter worries for Dillon Brooks after LeBron James talks to media
LeBron James is one of the biggest athletes across the globe. He has accomplished a lot in the NBA, and is the reason why he’s known as a superstar. However, the comments Dillon Brooks made about Bron made it feel like he couldn’t care less about the accomplishments.
We all saw what happened when Klay Thompson mocked LBJ after Game 4 of the 2016 Finals. The fans expect something similar this time. After the practice, this is what Bron had to say.
“Tomorrow’s gonna be a great game. I’m not here for the bull—. I’m ready to play and that’s it.” LeBron James will let his game do all the talking for him tomorrow in Game 3. pic.twitter.com/M4F5YCCEWU
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) April 21, 2023
While LeBron’s comments seem very nonchalant, his attitude sure makes fans fear for Dillon Brooks’ safety.
Angry lebron ! Jesus !!!! They poked the fucking bear
— karda 🇯🇲 (@IamKarda) April 21, 2023
Dillon Brooks rn pic.twitter.com/KdG6eMqkxc
— DynastyIM (@dynasty_im) April 21, 2023
it’s giving this. the grizzlies are toast https://t.co/6L32UED4sf pic.twitter.com/nTjR4BajJ6
— Abby Mueller (@abby_mueller_) April 21, 2023
Dillon gonna get that WORK.
— Eric B. (@ediddy1979) April 21, 2023
LeBron’s stats vs Dillon Brooks in 2 Games
In the two games played in the series, LBJ has been guarded by 7 players. Dillon Brooks has guarded LeBron James for the most amount of time, standing at 12:52 minutes. In that time, LeBron has scored 26 points on 11 of 18 FGs(61.1%). He’s also assisted on four more baskets without turning the ball over even once.
LeBron hasn’t had a problem being defended by Dillon Brooks over the last two games 👀 pic.twitter.com/K943v8Ga15
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 20, 2023
From the stats itself, we can see that Brooks has given Bron no trouble. I guess Game 3 is going to be a trial by fire for the Grizzlies’ guard/forward.
