Brooks heckles LeBron at Lakers playoff game

Phoenix Suns player Dillon Brooks attended a Los Angeles Lakers playoff game on Monday, May 12, 2026, even though his own team's season concluded in April. Brooks, who has a history of notable on-court exchanges with Lakers star LeBron James, was spotted courtside during the Lakers' clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Thunder leading the series 3-0, the game held significant implications, potentially being LeBron James' final career game or his last appearance with the Lakers.

Brooks was seen laughing near the basket while James shot free throws, suggesting potential verbal exchanges between the two players. This incident follows a pattern of eliminated players attending playoff games, such as Draymond Green's presence at a Detroit Pistons game earlier in the postseason. The presence of players like Brooks highlights a general appreciation for basketball across the league, even after their own teams have been eliminated. The added narrative surrounding LeBron's potential departure from the Lakers or retirement intensified the interest in this particular game.