Dillon Brooks discusses his rivalry with LeBron James ahead of free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Dillon Brooks shared insights about his ongoing rivalry with LeBron James during the NBA 2K League, emphasizing his desire for LeBron to return for another season. Brooks discussed a viral moment from the playoffs where he laughed at LeBron, attributing his courtside presence to Rich Paul, who provided the tickets. He described a moment when LeBron appeared distracted by a fan during a crucial game. Brooks’s remarks on LeBron being 'overrated' and his wish for future matchups highlight the animosity that has characterized their interactions.
- •Dillon Brooks targets LeBron as a core rival since his Memphis days.
- •Brooks laughed at LeBron during a playoff game, now a viral meme.
- •He expresses hope for LeBron’s return next season.
- •Brooks calls LeBron overrated and suggests he should join the Warriors.
- •LeBron's free agency remains uncertain with multiple teams interested.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Got a Ticket From Rich (Paul)’ — Dillon Brooks Reveals Hilarious Truth Behind Viral LeBron James Staredown Meme
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Dillon Brooks reveals the story behind his viral meme laughing at LeBron James
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — “I Got a Ticket From Rich [Paul]”: Dillon Brooks Takes Aim at LeBron James’ Playoff Misstep as He Recalls Viral Courtside Meme
"Dillon Brooks went viral for sitting courtside and staring down LeBron James during Game 4 of the 2026 Western Conference semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brooks’ season ended a round earlier after the Thunder swept his Phoenix Suns, allowing him to troll the four-time MVP.
"If hating on LeBron James were an Olympic sport, then Dillon Brooks would gladly accept the gold medal for it. The Phoenix Suns star’s ‘villain’ status grew when he was courtside laughing at Bron during the playoffs.
"Dillon Brooks went viral for laughing at LeBron James during the 2026 Playoffs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:21 AM‘I Got a Ticket From Rich (Paul)’ — Dillon Brooks Reveals Hilarious Truth Behind Viral LeBron James Staredown Meme
Dillon Brooks went viral for sitting courtside and staring down LeBron James during Game 4 of the 2026 Western Conference semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brooks’ season ended a round earlier after the Thunder swept his Phoenix Suns, allowing him to troll the four-time MVP.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 3:14 AMDillon Brooks reveals the story behind his viral meme laughing at LeBron James
Dillon Brooks went viral for laughing at LeBron James during the 2026 Playoffs.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:54 AM“I Got a Ticket From Rich [Paul]”: Dillon Brooks Takes Aim at LeBron James’ Playoff Misstep as He Recalls Viral Courtside Meme
If hating on LeBron James were an Olympic sport, then Dillon Brooks would gladly accept the gold medal for it. The Phoenix Suns star’s ‘villain’ status grew when he was courtside laughing at Bron during the playoffs.
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