Social media exploded on Saturday night following the ejection of Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks in the third quarter of Game 3 against the Lakers.
One game after Brooks became the center of attention for calling LeBron James 'old', the outspoken forward was tossed for striking James in the groin. The play was deemed a flagrant 2 foul by officials, resulting in an ejection.
The sixth-year guard finished with seven points on 3-of-13 shooting in 19 minutes.
Many believed that Brooks should have been ejected for his actions, while others humorously suggested that his ejection was actually in favor of the Lakers.
Here are some of the best reactions to the bizarre play in Saturday’s Game 3.
Dillon Brooks hits LeBron in the groin area… Brooks was ejected. pic.twitter.com/8FvzoQsqHy
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) April 23, 2023
Dillon Brooks just caught LeBron with a reach-in shot to the midsection. LeBron writhed on the floor. Brooks ejected. Impossible to know what Brooks' intent was. But it was a direct hit. Blood was bad. Get him outta there.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 23, 2023
I enjoy him as I do all hilariously overstated pro athletes, but Dillon Brooks has had a profound Poochie From The Simpsons energy about him all year.
— David Roth (@david_j_roth) April 23, 2023
Lakers should have the right to waive ejection and let Dillon Brooks keep playing if they want.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 23, 2023
A Dillon Brooks ejection helps the Grizz more than the Lakers
— Daman Rangoola (@damanr) April 23, 2023
This all Brooks fault smh
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) April 23, 2023
Dillon Brooks v. LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/LtR1F0QdOD
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) April 23, 2023
poor dillon brooks right now is like when ruben patterson called himself “the kobe stopper” and kobe responded by setting him on fire in front of everyone lol
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) April 23, 2023
