LeBron James and Dillon Brooks -- Memphis Grizzlies v Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket on Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on January 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How / Staff

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.

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.