Dillon Brooks ignited the internet with his infamous celebration directed at LeBron James following the thrilling Dunk vs Lakers game on Monday night. The Canadian basketball phenom had racked up 30 points swiftly before the third quarter concluded, relentlessly attempting to irk and discombobulate the Lakers' players during the game.
In the first half at the Crypto.com Arena, Brooks effortlessly slammed home a dunk while LeBron James and Luka Dončić scrambled to defend, prompting James to attempt a pass that fell short. Immediately, Brooks, renowned as the NBA's favorite villain and a polarizing figure, mocked James with an aggressive wave of his arms and a shrug of his shoulders, mimicking one of James's iconic celebrations.
The gesture of Brooks quickly became a viral sensation, drawing a torrent of comments from the online community. One user wrote, "Bro really studying LeBron like it's film day. He lives for these moments." Another commented, "Dillon Brooks is one of the biggest X factors in the NBA. He wins games wherever he goes." A third user chimed in, "Dillon has been wilding this season."
With Brooks leading the charge with 32 points, the Phoenix Suns defeated the LA Lakers, ending the Lakers' seven-game winning streak.
