LeBron James grabbed the referee after Dillon Brooks hit him with the ball
It’s not a meeting in between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks if they didn’t bother to cut each other’s throats and feed them to a pack of hyenas.
James and Brooks clashed again on Sunday, like Los Angeles Lakers he visited Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
Early in the third quarter, James defended Brooks, who was trying to drive into the lane. After being fouled by Luka Doncic, Brooks appeared to hit the ball toward James. The four-time MVP didn’t appreciate the move and went after his old nemesis.
Brooks is gone, but James is was still warmeven grabbing and pushing the judge as he argued his case.
The 40-year-old James received a technical foul. Meanwhile, the 29-year-old Brooks already had a technical foul in the first few minutes of the first quarter.
There is still no love lost between the two strikers, who have had plenty of spats in the past. James has repeatedly dominated Brooks in their matchups. Brooks, meanwhile, accepted his role as an instigator, stressing that he is not afraid of anyone.
Earlier this month, Brooks exploded for 33 points to lead the Sun over the Lakers125-108, after which he issues a stern message.
The latest feud seemed to light a fire under the Lakers as they built a double-digit lead against the Suns in the fourth quarter at the time of writing.
James had 19 points, two rebounds and two assists, while Brooks had seven points.
2025-12-15 03:03:00
