Dillon Brooks discusses facing LeBron James on his birthday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Dillon Brooks expressed excitement about facing LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on December 30, which marks James' 42nd birthday. Brooks emphasized the competitive nature of their matchups, saying it provides him with motivation. The 2026-27 NBA schedule reveals that their teams, the Phoenix Suns and the 76ers, will meet twice during the season, heightening anticipation for those games given their history of rivalry.
- •Brooks will face James on December 30.
- •This is James' 42nd birthday.
- •Suns and 76ers will meet twice this season.
- •Brooks sees the game as a chance to spoil James' birthday.
- •Rivalry between Brooks and James includes past on-court jabs.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' rival gives thoughts on facing Sixers on his birthday
"LeBron James' rival gives his thoughts on facing the Philadelphia 76ers on James' birthday.
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