Dillon Brooks anticipates December 30 matchup against LeBron James
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns is looking forward to facing LeBron James on December 30, the latter's 42nd birthday. Last season, Brooks created a notable rivalry with James, using a mix of on-court altercations and off-court trolling. Although James switched teams to the Philadelphia Sixers, Brooks remains excited about their matchup. They will meet again on February 17, with Brooks having excelled against James in previous encounters. Their competitive history sets the stage for high expectations heading into their upcoming games.
- •Brooks and James will face off on December 30 in Phoenix.
- •Brooks found excitement in the timing with James' birthday.
- •The two teams will meet again on February 17.
- •Brooks averaged 29 points in wins against James last season.
- •James takes on a less prominent role with a revamped Sixers roster.
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — “More Ammunition For Me to Win”: Dillon Brooks Fires Warning to LeBron James as Suns Face 76ers Star on His 42nd Birthday
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Dillon Brooks is ecstatic about playing against LeBron James on his 42nd birthday
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Suns’ Dillon Brooks “excited” for LeBron James’ birthday matchup on Dec. 30th
"PHOENIX – One of the funniest storylines of last year’s NBA season was the rivalry between Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks and Philadelphia Sixers forward LeBron James. The 30-year-old had plenty of on and off the court antics to troll James, including attending Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder to watch him get eliminated.
"LeBron James will celebrate his 42nd birthday on Dec. 30 in Phoenix with a game against Dillon Brooks and the Suns.
"Dillon Brooks is continuing his rivalry with LeBron James ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:18 AM“More Ammunition For Me to Win”: Dillon Brooks Fires Warning to LeBron James as Suns Face 76ers Star on His 42nd Birthday
LeBron James will celebrate his 42nd birthday on Dec. 30 in Phoenix with a game against Dillon Brooks and the Suns.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 2:52 AMDillon Brooks is ecstatic about playing against LeBron James on his 42nd birthday
Dillon Brooks is continuing his rivalry with LeBron James ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:53 PMSuns’ Dillon Brooks “excited” for LeBron James’ birthday matchup on Dec. 30th
PHOENIX – One of the funniest storylines of last year’s NBA season was the rivalry between Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks and Philadelphia Sixers forward LeBron James. The 30-year-old had plenty of on and off the court antics to troll James, including attending Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder to watch him get eliminated.
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