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Dillon Brooks anticipates December 30 matchup against LeBron James

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:53 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Dillon Brooks anticipates December 30 matchup against LeBron James

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Suns’ Dillon Brooks “excited” for LeBron James’ birthday matchup on Dec. 30th

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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