Dillon Brooks is known for saying one of the boldest statements in the NBA. His latest - he wants to face LeBron James in the NBA Playoffs.
"I wouldn't mind playing LeBron in a 7-game series. The legacy is there. First time back in the playoffs, knock him out right away. They'll test us good. They got good pieces, good players. That'll be a good first-round matchup for us," he said after team practice.
Dillon Brooks: “I wouldn’t mind playing LeBron in a 7-game series.”
— Mark Giannotto (@mgiannotto) April 11, 2023
Why?
“The legacy is there. First time back in the playoffs, knock him out right away in the first round. It’ll test us good. They got good pieces, good players, and that’ll be a good 1st round matchup for us.”
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Brooks' good intentions
However, Brooks seems to have good intentions behind his statement, as he wants the Memphis Grizzlies to be challenged and become the best team. On the one hand, this statement is admirable, but on the other hand, it's not a wise move to challenge a motivated LeBron James in the playoffs, especially since he missed the playoffs last year.
Despite this, it is unclear whether the Memphis Grizzlies will play against the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, as the Lakers must first compete against the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves in the play-in tournament. The winner of that game will then face the Grizzlies, who are determined to win.
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