The 27-year-old Forward is a professional Basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Brooks was recognized as the best Defensive Player in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where his stout defense helped Canada snag the bronze medal match by ruling out the USA in the third-place match. He averaged 15.1 points, and 2.9 rebounds per game on an impressive three-point shooting of 58.8% during the tournament.
Last season, the Grizzlies had a standout year and Brooks was a major reason for it. He averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in 73 starts, and helped the team to finish as second-seeded in the West with a 51-31 record. Additionally, his excellent defense earned him a selection into the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
After playing six seasons with the Grizzlies, the Forward got traded to the Houston Rockets in the 2023 free agency. In his debut with the Rockets, Brooks scored 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in a 116-86 loss against the Orlando Magic.
Dillion Brooks Career-high
According to Statmuse, the Rockets Forward put up a career-high 37 points against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 19, 2021.
During that season, Brooks averaged 17.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game on 41.9% shooting including 34.4% from beyond the arc.
Dillion Brooks ethnicity
Brooks, 27, is a Canadian Basketball player who grew up in Mississauga, Ontario. He shifted to the United States for his high school career. Later, he attended the University of Oregon for his college basketball before declaring for the NBA Draft. He averaged 14.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game during his three-year tenure.
Dillion Brooks Contract
According to Adrain Wojnarowski of ESPN, Dillion Brooks agreed on a four-year $80 million with the Houston Rockets in the 2023 free agency. With the virtue of his multi-year contract, the Forward will earn $22.6 million in his first year of contract.
The deal doesn't contain any player or Team option however, incentives and bonuses are available which will escalate the salary.
| Seasons | Salary | Team |
| 2023/2024 | $22.6 million | Houston Rockets |
| 2024/2025 | $22.2 million | Houston Rockets |
| 2025/2026 | $21.1 million | Houston Rockets |
| 2026/2027 | $19.9 million | Houston Rockets |
FAQs
A. The Houston Rockets Forward was fined $25,000 for intensely hitting the Pacers center Daniel Thesis in the groin area.
A. Brooks is set to earn a handsome amount of $21.6 million by his four-year $80 million contract.
A. The Rockets Forward was named the best Defensive Player in the FIBA World Cup 2023 and was also inducted into the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
A. Dillion Brooks weighs around 102 kg (225 lb).
A. The Rockets Forward is 6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm tall.
