Donovan Mitchell Roasts Dillon Brooks After Groin Punch

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Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies fights with Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 02, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Both players were ejected.The Cavaliers defeated the Grizzlies 128-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
It got testy between the Cavs and the Grizzlies on Thursday.

If you are a big fan of Donovan Mitchell, then you are likely very proud of the work he has done in Cleveland. As it stands, Mitchell has turned this team into dark horse NBA Finalists. Overall, he has been one of the best players in the league, and it has led to yet another All-Star appearance. Moreover, he is gaining the respect of fans in Cleveland. That's a city that has been clamoring for a star since LeBron's departure, and now, they finally have one.

Last night, Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a huge win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Since the Shannon Sharpe incident, the Grizzlies have been bad, and Mitchell took full advantage. However, it wasn't without controversy as Mitchell got into a scuffle with Dillon Brooks. This all stemmed from an incident in which Brooks punched Mitchell in the groin. Subsequently, Mitchell and Brooks got into a scuffle that needed an intervention from the officials. Either way, Mitchell got the last laugh as his team secured the victory.

Donovan Mitchell Doesn't Hold Back

Following the game, Mitchell was given a chance to talk about the fight with Brooks. These two went after each other a lot during Michell's days in Utah, and he touched on that. Additionally, Mitchell made sure to send some shots Brooks' way. "Him and I have had our personal battles for years," Mitchell said. "Quite frankly, I've been busting his ass for years." Overall, it was quite the statement to make, albeit a factual one. It should be noted that Brooks also incited the Sharpe incident. Needless to say, he is someone who is not afraid to get into it with both fans and players alike.

For Brooks, his physicality has ultimately worked in his favor. The fans in Memphis love what he brings to the game, and they are hoping he sticks around for a while. That entire Grizzlies team is filled with gritty players, and that is going to be their identity for the next decade. Players like Mitchell will just have to get used to it, for better or for worse. Let us know what you thought of the incident, in the comments down below.

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Alexander Cole
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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