Dillon Brooks criticizes Luka Doncic, Steph Curry, and LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Dillon Brooks called out Luka Doncic, Steph Curry, and LeBron James as top complainers in the NBA while speaking to media. Brooks, who plays for the Suns, included Jaren Jackson and Giannis Antetokounmpo on his list. He noted his history with Doncic and his heated rivalry with James, which has included on-court confrontations. With James becoming a free agent this offseason, the rivalry is expected to escalate. The context of Brooks' comments centers around their interactions on the court.
- •Dillon Brooks lists Doncic, Curry, and James as top complainers.
- •Brooks has a noted rivalry with LeBron James since the 2023 playoffs.
- •Doncic previously referred to Brooks as the NBA's biggest trash talker.
- •Brooks has a history of physical play against Curry.
- •LeBron James is a free agent this offseason, affecting future matchups.
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James and Luka Doncic headline Dillon Brooks' brutal 5-player callout
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dillon Brooks names rival LeBron James on his list of the NBA’s top five ‘biggest complainers’
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Dillon Brooks calls out Luka Doncic, Steph Curry and LeBron James
"Dillon Brooks and LeBron James have a long-held rivalry, and the Phoenix Suns star wasn’t going to forget him when listing the biggest whiners in the NBA. The two rarely match up without some sort of altercation, with Brooks proudly professing himself LeBron’s number one hater.
"Dillon Brooks didn’t hesitate to call out Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Steph Curry. Brooks, who plays for the Suns, was asked who are the top-five complainers in basketball and...
"Phoenix Suns' Dillon Brooks held nothing back on a podcast, naming LeBron James and Luka Dončić among the NBA's five biggest complainers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 6:46 PMLeBron James and Luka Doncic headline Dillon Brooks' brutal 5-player callout
Phoenix Suns' Dillon Brooks held nothing back on a podcast, naming LeBron James and Luka Dončić among the NBA's five biggest complainers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 4:08 PMDillon Brooks names rival LeBron James on his list of the NBA’s top five ‘biggest complainers’
Dillon Brooks and LeBron James have a long-held rivalry, and the Phoenix Suns star wasn’t going to forget him when listing the biggest whiners in the NBA. The two rarely match up without some sort of altercation, with Brooks proudly professing himself LeBron’s number one hater.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:17 AMDillon Brooks calls out Luka Doncic, Steph Curry and LeBron James
Dillon Brooks didn’t hesitate to call out Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Steph Curry. Brooks, who plays for the Suns, was asked who are the top-five complainers in basketball and...
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