Dillon Brooks Hit With Harsh Fate By The Grizzlies

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies sits on the bench against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Dillon Brooks played himself.

Dillon Brooks has easily been one of the most hated players in the entire NBA over the past few months. Overall, this is due to the fact that he never shuts up. Although his trash talk has worked on some of his opponents, it usually falls flat on everyone else. This was especially true in the first round after what he said about LeBron James. After winning Game 2, he made some shortsighted comments about the GOAT of this generation. Subsequently, his team lost in an embarrassing fashion.

Throughout the first-round series, Brooks barely averaged 10 points per game. His performance was simply abysmal, and with his contract expiring, there had been rumors of what could happen next. Hilariously, this came with a bunch of jokes about learning Chinese and going to play for the Shanghai Sharks. However, it seems like those jokes could very well become a reality. Today, it was reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic that Brooks is not coming back to the Grizzlies.

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In fact, the Grizzlies' stance on Brooks is so brutal that it feels like a parody. As Charania explains, the Grizzlies said "he will not be brought back under any circumstances." Overall, this is the verbal equivalent of stabbing someone and twisting the knife. Either way, things are not looking good for Brooks and his career. For now, there isn't a single team that is jumping out as a potential landing spot for him. Consequently, his career is truly up in the air right now. It's a sad reality, albeit one that Brooks will have to continue to deal with over these coming months.

Now, NBA fans will be able to get all of their jokes off without having to worry about a thing. Brooks did not get the last laugh, and for many, that is all that matters here. However, some need to exercise caution here. We say this because he could very well end up on your favorite team, sometime soon. You truly never know what could happen once free agency starts. Let us know which team is the best fit for Dillon Brooks, 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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