Dillon Brooks has a message for Rockets coach Ime Udoku
PHOENIX – After another home win, Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks couldn’t help but keep his eyes on Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets.
When Brooks was traded to the Suns as part of the Kevin Durant trade, he left one of the best coaches in the Making Udoka. The two developed a relationship, and one that was rooted in establishing a culture.
Now, Brooks is resetting the Suns culture, and Durant is maintaining what was built in Houston and adding to it. Still, the first-year Phoenix guard briefly presented his thoughts starts that game.
“Sure. Give me a break. Eat my cereal. I can’t wait to see the Name tomorrow,” Brooks said when asked if he would have “extra” juice for the game.
He also added: “I’m intrigued to see who will be guarding me at the start.
Dillon Brooks changed the culture of the Suns
Not everything should be analyzed from a statistical perspective. If so, many would think that Brooks is an average basketball player.
But the IQ, defensive presence and sheer ability to be in the fight is what Phoenix has needed for a while. 17 games in, and the Suns’ culture shock is hitting the NBA like scorching summer heat.
Although they will face Houston without Kevin Durant, Udoka will still be on the coach’s side of the game. It may just be a matter of when, if Brooks decides to say some words.
The constantly back and forth is a philosophy that his team has adopted very well. The 11-6 record is one that many did not expect, but they are in a good spot in the Western Conference.
Monday will be a real challenge and provide added motivation to Brooks and his Suns teammates could have used the full 48 minutes.
2025-11-24 16:55:00
