One of the interesting subplots so far in the first-round NBA playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies is the chippy nature of the matchup between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks.
Brooks jawed at James throughout Memphis’ Game 2 win on Wednesday, then dismissed him as “old” after the game.
But James has been getting his vengeance in Game 3. He got off to a strong start, and Brooks responded by hitting him in the groin early in the third quarter, which resulted in a flagrant 2 foul and ejection for the Grizzlies forward.
Fans took to Twitter to throw shade at Brooks.
i may not be the world's 'biggest' lebron fan, but man do i hate dillon brooks #LakeShow
— Eddie Jedinak (@Fathertime520) April 23, 2023
I am really happy for LeBron James, and really happy Dillon Brooks is not playing due to his ejection.
Bum.
— Grant Puskar (@grant_puskar_) April 23, 2023
They fact that Dillon brooks got ejected after calling Lebron old is so funny to me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— 2 3 💚🦂 (@DaRealKaka23) April 23, 2023
While we are here… Dillon Brooks is a fraud lol saw the bright lights that Lebron has on him everyday and couldn’t handle it lol
— Tyler Stephen Rausa (@T_Rausa) April 23, 2023
Hey Dillon Brooks – LeBron is old … and still on the court. 🙏🏀🎉@espn #DillonBrooks #memphisthugs
— Dave Allgood (@theallgoodnews) April 23, 2023
Dillon Brooks after calling Lebron old:
7 Points
3-13 FG
1-5 3PT
0% FT
1 Low Hit
1 Ejection https://t.co/0kVcMGwBf2 pic.twitter.com/yrtL6VwsRm— Micah Parsons Fan (@demcowboysfan) April 23, 2023
Dillon Brooks called LeBron old. Got ejected.
— Jason Berger (@jayberger) April 23, 2023
Dillon Brooks jawing at LeBron and then shooting 3-13 and getting ejected helps prove my belief in karma
— Juno!!! (@Juno__Murray) April 23, 2023
Dillon brooks should’ve never opened his mouth😂🤣😂 congrats to LeBron on his adoption of his new son!
— Ponce (@ponce_321) April 23, 2023
