Matching up against the opposition’s best scorers, Dillon Brooks has had his fair share of experiences to judge who some of the best players in the league are.
As Canada prepares for group play in the 2024 Olympics, Brooks broke down the three toughest opponents to defend. The 28-year-old listed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as one of his answers.
The other two players were Luka Doncic and Andrew Nembhard.
This shouldn’t be a shocker. Gilgeous-Alexander has ascended into one of the best players in the league over the last two seasons. He finished runner-up in MVP last season.
As an efficient 30-plus point scorer, Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket often with little resistance. This has made the 26-year-old a tough cover on any night.
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This is solid praise to hear from Gilgeous-Alexander Canadian teammate. Despite his villain gimmick and offensive tunnel vision, Brooks is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league.
Expect both players to duke it out next season as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets square off for playoff seeding. The former is seen as a title contender while the latter can make the playoff jump next year.
