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Dec 28, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) dribbles the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince (2) at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 28, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) dribbles the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince (2) at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
With big contracts come high expectations. When a player signs a lucrative deal, fans scrutinize their performance, looking for any signs of underachievement. This is precisely what happened to 27-year-old NBA star Dillon Brooks, who recently secured an astounding $80 million contract with the Houston Rockets.
Despite his impressive payday, Brooks found himself at the receiving end of brutal trolling in a recent pro-am game.?
Dillon Brook?s NBA drive
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Brooks is a young shooting guard, and he has gained popularity in the NBA ever since his debut. He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the second round of the 2017 draft. He was subsequently traded to Memphis Grizzlies on draft night.
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Apr 29, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) and guard Ja Morant (12) celebrate after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after game six of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Brooks had a little bump start early on with multiple foot injuries. That limited him to just 18 games in his sophomore season. He bounced back quickly in the subsequent seasons and showcased immense skill. He averaged double-digit points per game and proved himself as an integral part of Memphis’ roster.?
Recently, the Rockets inked a four-year deal worth a staggering $80 million with the 27 YO Dillon.?
It certainly raised expectations across the NBA community. While some celebrated his accomplishment, others were quick to criticize and doubt whether he deserved such a contract.
Fans trolled Brooks at a pro-am game?
The trolling reached its peak during a Toronto Pro-Am game when fans continuously chanted “overrated” in the middle of the game.?
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Dillon Brooks at the Toronto Pro-Am Summer League getting into with the opposing team’s sideline and they start chanting “overrated.”
Elite level environment. Brooks dropped 28 points in the win. pic.twitter.com/jWaIocLjLH
— Libaan Osman (@libaanstar1) July 29, 2023
Despite facing this relentless backlash, Brooks maintained his composure and let his performance on the court silence his critics. In an impressive game, he scored 28 points to lead his team to victory.
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Watch This Story: Charles Barkley slams 27-year-old Grizzlies star.
Success often comes hand-in-hand with criticism. Despite securing a staggering $80 million deal, Brooks found himself at the center of brutal trolling during a game. It only shows that fan expectations will always be high.
