Dillon Brooks has earned the notorious title of the “Villain of the NBA,”notorious for his effective trash-talking and knack for unsettling rival players. Currently, the Houston Rockets are facing the grim prospect of an early playoff exit, having fallen behind 3-1 in their series against the Golden State Warriors following a defeat in Game 4 on April 28.
In the aftermath of this setback, an Instagram account generated buzz with a post highlighting Brooks’ alleged comments regarding his team’s predicament. The post claimed that Brooks mocked Steph Curry and the Warriors for being the only team in NBA history to squander a 3-1 lead in the Finals, an incident that occurred in 2016 against the Cleveland Cavaliers led by LeBron James.
This post quickly went viral, making its rounds on the Warriors subreddit and gaining traction on X. However, it has been revealed as a fabricated narrative. In reality, Dillon Brooks has not made any derogatory remarks towards Curry or the Warriors.
The original Instagram user failed to substantiate their claims with credible sources, likely creating the post as a parody in response to the Rockets’ disappointing performance. The Rockets must now prepare for a pivotal Game 5 against the Warriors, scheduled to take place at the Toyota Center on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jimmy Butler’s Candid Take on Dillon Brooks
Following the Warriors’ victory in Game 4, Jimmy Butler shared his unfiltered thoughts about Dillon Brooks during a post-game press conference, addressing a moment from the game.
“Get me on record for this – I don’t like Dillon Brooks. We are never having fun. I’m a fierce competitor. He’s a fierce competitor. There ain’t nothing fun about that,”Butler stated.
This candid remark from the six-time All-Star came after a reporter inquired if Butler was enjoying the back-and-forth with Brooks, which culminated in an on-court exchange during a free-throw attempt in the second quarter.
Initially, both players were engaged in some good-natured trash-talking, but their exchange turned light-hearted with laughter following an intervention from the referees. Jimmy Butler’s contribution has been instrumental for the Warriors throughout their playoff journey, especially in creating opportunities for fellow players like Steph Curry.
His skill in drawing fouls has alleviated the scoring pressure during crucial moments. Notably, the only game the Warriors lost in this series came in Game 2, during which Butler sustained an injury and had to leave for the locker room.