4 Months After Beefing With LeBron James, Dillon Brooks Dones Boxing Gloves, Awaiting Referees in Tunnel After Ejection vs Luka Doncic & Co

Dillon Brooks, known for his unique on-court antics, made quite a name for himself during the first round of the NBA playoffs. His infamous gestures towards LeBron James solidified his status as the newest NBA villain. However, despite his various attempts, the 27-year-old could not disrupt King James’ mindset. Currently, he is gearing up for the 2023 FIBA World Cup as part of Canada’s national team. Interestingly, this summer has been a tremendous success for Brooks.

While representing Canada, he has averaged over 10 points per game with a remarkable 50% shooting accuracy from beyond the arc. Furthermore, he has showcased elite-level wing defense and delivered several clutch shots for his nation. However, in a recent game against Luka Doncic-led Slovenia, Dillon introduced another captivating antic to assert his presence on the court.

Dillon Brooks puts on boxing gloves after getting ejected

Amid the FIBA World Cup, Dillon Brooks continues to pull off attention-grabbing stunts. Brooks found himself in the spotlight in a high-stakes showdown between Canada and Slovenia, vying for a spot in the semifinals. Initially, Brooks received a less-than-warm welcome from the crowd during pregame warmups, marked by boos and jeers. However, the atmosphere didn’t deter his upbeat spirit. 

During the fourth quarter, Brooks was ejected from the game for taunting a Slovenian player after sinking a three-pointer. Brooks then opted for an unconventional post-ejection move. Instead of resting in the locker room, he stood defiantly in the tunnel, fully geared up with boxing gloves.

Unlike his usual antics, it celebrated his team’s success this time. Canada defeated Slovenia 100-89, securing a place in the Final Four. As he joined his teammates and officials in the tunnel after the game, Dillon Brooks playfully acknowledged their victory with some light-hearted jabs. Brooks had scored 14 points before leaving the game.

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Brooks’ performance with team Canada so far

In sharp contrast to Team USA, Team Canada is flaunting an unblemished record at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Spearheaded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, their roster boasts eight NBA players; Dillon Brooks being one of them.

Brooks has proven to be a dependable asset for Canada. Across six games, apart from averaging over 10 points at 50% clip, Brooks is also contributing 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Before his ejection, he added 14 points on an incredible 71.4% accuracy.

One standout performance saw him rack up an impressive 22 points against a formidable Spanish team. Furthermore, out of the six games played, he has managed to score in double digits on four occasions.

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With their recent victory over Slovenia, Canada is in an excellent position to secure a top-three finish or maybe win it all. Their next challenge awaits against Serbia, with the tantalizing opportunity to advance to the finals. Should they emerge victorious, they will go on to face the winner of the showdown between Team USA and Team Germany in the finals.