Dillon Brooks’s defensive prowess earned him a place on the NBA’s All-Defensive second team in 2022–23. He followed that accolade by landing a four-year $86 million deal with the Rockets in free agency.
Not lacking confidence amid his move to Houston, Brooks spoke to Kelly Iko of The Athletic and dropped a bold claim about his reputation amongst his NBA counterparts. According to Brooks himself, he thinks his defensive capabilities enable him to live in his opponents’ heads rent-free.
“I know every single night, guys are thinking about me. It’s in their mind before the game even starts,” said Brooks.
