Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks trains in Chinese Wudang Mountains

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is spending his offseason training kung fu in the Wudang Mountains of China. The team shared video footage of the player receiving instruction in the martial art on September 7 and 8, 2026. Brooks, who earned an All-Defensive selection, is looking to improve his discipline after committing 17 technical fouls last season. While he reached career highs by averaging 20.2 points per game, the forward missed 26 games during the regular season. His playoff performance saw him average 26 points per game across the postseason schedule. Martial arts training is intended to assist with his conditioning and rhythm, joining other NBA players like Anthony Davis who have incorporated combat sports into their preparation.

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