Why Dillon Brooks Became ‘One of’ Kendrick Perkins’ Favorite Players
The Phoenix Suns they are 15-12 on the season and ranked seventh in the Western Conference. At the beginning of the season, the team seems to be playing above expectations, and Kendrick Perkins credits Dillon Brooks for a team that remains competitive.
During a segment on “The NBA on ESPN,” the former NBA center revealed that Brooks is one of his favorite players in the league right now. Perkins ended up being impressed with the 29-year-old guard/forward for the leadership he brings to the Suns.
“Nobody expected the Phoenix Suns to be where they are,” Perkins said. “I believe they’re in seventh place right now, and that’s because of Dillon ‘The Villain.’ Dillon Brooks, who has become one of my favorite players in the NBA. And this guy, he’s just winning, winning following this man.”
“Memphis hasn’t been the same since he left. We watched him last year help develop that culture with the Houston Rockets, and now he brings something the Phoenix Suns haven’t had since they dealt (Chris Paul), and that’s leadership.”
“Nobody expected the Phoenix Suns to be where they are, I believe they’re in seventh place right now, and that’s because of Dillon the ‘villain’.”@KendrickPerkins how impressed he is with Dillon Brooks on the Suns ✍ pic.tvitter.com/heZlVikfbf
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 19, 2025
Brooks has played in 21 of the Suns’ 27 games so far this season and is having what could be a career year in Phoenix. He has emerged as one of the best goalscoring options for the team while maintaining his defensive presence and tenacity on the pitch.
Dillon Brooks enters Saturday’s game vs. Golden State Warriors, averaged 21.7 points (career high), 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals (career high) per game. He is also shooting 44.8% from the field (career high) and 32.9% from beyond the three-point line.
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