Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks has dared LeBron James to drop 40 points on him. Brooks, who has been the primary defender on James in the playoff series against the LA Lakers, had a verbal confrontation with the four-time champion in the third quarter of Game 2.
Brooks also stared down the four-time MVP after hitting a 3-point shot in the final frame. He was asked by reporters after the game what he thought about James. The brash player revealed that he doesn’t respect James or anyone who has not scored 40 points on him.
« I don’t care, he’s old, » Brooks said. « I was waiting for him to do that. I’m expecting him to do that in Game 4, Game 5. He wanted to say something when I got my fourth foul. He should have been saying that earlier on.
« I poke bears. I don’t respect no one until they come and give me 40. I pride myself on what I do — defense and taking on any challenge that’s on the board. »
Dillon Brooks on his confrontation with LeBron James:
“I don’t care. He’s old…I poke bears. I don’t respect someone until he gives me 40.” 👀
(via @espn_macmahon)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 20, 2023
