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Dillon Brooks' Warpath: Warriors Target Again
17 Apr
Summary
- Brooks desires a Warriors-Suns matchup for revenge.
- Past playoff series fueled intense animosity between Brooks and Warriors.
- Brooks' history of targeting star players is well-documented.
Dillon Brooks has expressed his anticipation for a playoff game between the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors on Friday. His stated reason for wanting this specific matchup is a direct desire to face Warriors stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green, as well as coach Steve Kerr.
This animosity stems from several contentious playoff series. In the 2022 conference semifinals, the Warriors defeated Brooks' Memphis Grizzlies in a series marked by accusations of dirty play. Brooks notably injured Gary Payton II, and Draymond Green was involved in an incident with Brandon Clarke, leading to suspensions and controversy.
Further fueling the rivalry, during the 2025 first-round series where the Warriors also bested Brooks' team, the Rockets, Brooks defended a teammate accused of dirty play. However, he singled out Draymond Green as a dirty player, and did not shake hands with any Warriors after their Game 7 victory, prompting Green to call him a "sucka."
Brooks' confrontational style, often described as that of a "wrestling heel," is not limited to the Warriors, as he has frequently targeted other stars like LeBron James. Nevertheless, his intense dislike for the Warriors appears to be a primary motivation as he looks to eliminate them from playoff contention.
