Dillon Brooks' decade-old tweet hailing LeBron James surfaces online after he calls 4x champion 'old': All you need to know

Dillon Brooks had multiple verbal exchanges with LeBron James in Game 2 of the playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and LA Lakers, but there may have been more to it than meets the eye. It appears the Memphis Grizzlies forward might have more admiration for LeBron than he is letting on.

As the Grizzlies' top perimeter defender, Dillon Brooks has been primarily tasked with guarding LeBron. As everyone knows, Brooks' style of play goes beyond his in-your-face defense. Along with pestering his opponents on the floor, he also engages in a lot of trash talk. This was all seen during Game 2 as he attempted to throw LeBron off his game.

Brooks had some choice words for LeBron James after the game, but upon further research, it might have been fabricated. A fan went digging through his social media account and found an old tweet of him praising the four-time MVP.

The tweet he posted was in reference to when LeBron won his first NBA title as a member of the Miami Heat. It appears there is more admiration for his competitor than Brooks is letting on this series.

What did Dillon Brooks say about LeBron James after their Game 2 win?

Despite being without Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies managed to secure a win in Game 2 against the LA Lakers. A key factor in their victory was multiple members of the supporting cast coming up big in the All-Star guard's absence.

One of the Grizzlies players to step up was Dillon Brooks. Along with his defense on LeBron James, he ended the night with 12 points and three assists.

Following the win, Brooks was asked about his encounter with LeBron and their exchange of words. Brooks called the Lakers star "old" and said he doesn't respect anyone until they drop 40 points on him.

"I don't care, he's old... He wanted to say something when I got my fourth foul. Should have been saying that earlier on.

"I poke bears. I don't respect no one until they come and give me 40. I pride myself on what I do is defense."

Based on these comments, it doesn't appear that things will be simmering down anytime soon between the two teams. Brooks will continue to go at LeBron in hopes of throwing him off his game.

Following this bold statement from Brooks, it will be interesting to see how both sides respond in a pivotal Game 3 this weekend.