Canadian basketball sensation Dillon Brooks has earned a notorious reputation for his on-court antics and activities, drawing intense criticism and scrutiny. Recently, he donned his national team’s jersey for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Canadian squad boasted an impressive lineup of 8 NBA players with Brooks as one of the key contributors. Throughout their journey, the Canadian team showcased their capability to win it all, potentially even outshining star-studded Team USA. However, despite an undefeated trip to the semifinals, Canada suffered a disappointing loss to Serbia, with a final score of 95-86.
The astonishing exit of the Canadian team has ignited a flurry of scrutiny and criticism from basketball enthusiasts worldwide. Basketball experts and pundits are now weighing in on the team’s shortcomings and what went right during their campaign.
Experts trash Dillon Brooks for Canada’s exit
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In a recent episode of Oddball with Amin Elhassan and Charlotte Wilder, the dynamic duo wasted no time pointing fingers at Dillon Brooks. In a hilarious take, they suggest his heroics to be a critical factor in Canada’s disappointing final game. Initially acknowledging Brooks for his commendable defensive efforts, Amin Elhassan swiftly shifted the narrative. He remarked, “If Dillon Brooks is your second leading scorer, something has gone awfully wrong.”
In a humorous twist, Charlotte playfully suggested that Dillon Brooks might have become an honorary Canadian, considering Canada’s loss. The jest was in good spirits. Despite having enough firepower as the USA, Canada is often regarded as its ‘little brother’ in the basketball world.
Funnily, Team USA and Canada, the NBA’s first and second unit for FIBA, finished in the semifinals.
Nikola Jovic taunts Brooks after the loss
Known for his penchant for trash-talking, Dillon Brooks lately experienced a taste of his own medicine. In a recent victory against Slovenia, Brooks indulged in an unsportsmanlike celebration that taunted Luka Doncic and team following a triumph. However, in the next match, Nikola Jovic had the perfect response to humble the brash Canadian star.
The Serbian team secured a 95-86 semi-final victory over Canada. Post-victory, Jovic was spotted openly mocking Dillon Brooks’ boxing-style celebration moves in the tunnel.
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Nikola Jovic got the last punch over Dillon Brooks 😅
(via @sarenivol2)pic.twitter.com/56rzuGEldk
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 8, 2023
The Serbians will now face Germany in the 2023 FIBA World Cup showdown.
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