Dillon Brooks Past Teams

Last Modified Apr 21, 2025 06:41 GMT
Dillion Brooks Team
Dillion Brooks (Image Source : Getty Images)

Dillon Brooks is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets. He plays the position of the shooting guard in the NBA and has recently come to be noticed for his defensive prowess. Brooks was born on January 22, 1996, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The guard from Findlay Prep High School and Oregon was drafted as the 45th pick by the Houston Rockets in the 2017 NBA draft. Brooks was a key player for the Oregon Ducks, leading the team to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament of 2017. In this season, he was named Pac-12 player of the year, and he was also named an All-American.

Dillon Brooks made the NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2023). After being drafted by the Rockets, he was immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he was made a starter. In the 2022-23 NBA playoffs. Following their exit from the playoffs, the Grizzlies made it clear that they did not want to bring Brooks back, and as a result, he signed a four-year deal worth $86 million with the team that drafted him, i.e. Houston Rockets.

Dillion Brooks' Team History

Memphis Grizzlies (2017-23)

The Grizzlies showed faith in Brooks in the 2017 draft and acquired him through a trade from the Houston Rockets. He played six seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, and in his last season as Grizzly, he averaged 14.3 points on 39.6% shooting that season.

Also Read: Dillion Brooks' Injuries History

Houston Rockets (Present)

Dillion Brooks signed a four-year, $86 million contract with the Houston Rockets. In his first season with the Rockets, he played 72 games and averaged 12.7 points. 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists.

FAQs on Dillon Brooks

A. Dillon Brooks was drafted in the 2017 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. 

A. Dillon Brooks has come to be recognized as being amongst the best defenders in the NBA currently. He was named to the All-Defensive second team and was ranked 6th in the NBA in terms of defensive rating specific to those players who played over 30 minutes per game.

A. Dillon Brooks plays for the Houston Rockets as of April 2025.

A. Dillion Brooks is 6 feet 6 inches tall, as per his NBA profile.

Related Stories

LeBron James' mother pens loving message as Lakers superstar celebrates anniversary with wife Savannah James LeBron James' mother pens loving message as Lakers superstar celebrates anniversary with wife Savannah James
LeBron James' mother pens loving message as Lakers superstar celebrates anniversary with wife Savannah James
1d
“You already had everything before meeting me”: Dwight Howard’s wife pulls out all stops to celebrate his landmark honor “You already had everything before meeting me”: Dwight Howard’s wife pulls out all stops to celebrate his landmark honor
“You already had everything before meeting me”: Dwight Howard’s wife pulls out all stops to celebrate his landmark honor
1d
From supercars to luxury SUVs: 5 cars Cooper Flagg could buy with $180,000 budget From supercars to luxury SUVs: 5 cars Cooper Flagg could buy with $180,000 budget
From supercars to luxury SUVs: 5 cars Cooper Flagg could buy with $180,000 budget
1d
Twitch superstar Kai Cenat scores Knicks tickets for life after impressing billionaire owner with 1 item Twitch superstar Kai Cenat scores Knicks tickets for life after impressing billionaire owner with 1 item
Twitch superstar Kai Cenat scores Knicks tickets for life after impressing billionaire owner with 1 item
1h
Devin Booker, Kendall Jenner spotted leaving same NYC hotel Devin Booker, Kendall Jenner spotted leaving same NYC hotel
Devin Booker, Kendall Jenner spotted leaving same NYC hotel
18h
"Bark the darnedest things": Draymond Green holds nothing back in fiery response to ex-NBA champ’s harsh criticism "Bark the darnedest things": Draymond Green holds nothing back in fiery response to ex-NBA champ’s harsh criticism
"Bark the darnedest things": Draymond Green holds nothing back in fiery response to ex-NBA champ’s harsh criticism
1d
"IM DEEPLY SORRY" - Giannis Antetokounmpo regrets snapping at Turkish fans with heartfelt apology "IM DEEPLY SORRY" - Giannis Antetokounmpo regrets snapping at Turkish fans with heartfelt apology
"IM DEEPLY SORRY" - Giannis Antetokounmpo regrets snapping at Turkish fans with heartfelt apology
10h
"They got a bunch of young hungry guys" - 2x NBA champ shoots down Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat fit while naming ideal team for Bucks star "They got a bunch of young hungry guys" - 2x NBA champ shoots down Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat fit while naming ideal team for Bucks star
"They got a bunch of young hungry guys" - 2x NBA champ shoots down Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat fit while naming ideal team for Bucks star
1d
"Finally leaving Stephen A. Smith" - NBA fans react as Molly Qerim reportedly makes massive decision to depart 'First Take' "Finally leaving Stephen A. Smith" - NBA fans react as Molly Qerim reportedly makes massive decision to depart 'First Take'
"Finally leaving Stephen A. Smith" - NBA fans react as Molly Qerim reportedly makes massive decision to depart 'First Take'
1d
Andrew Wiggins vs. Rui Hachimura: Comparing 2 star forwards amid bombshell trade report Andrew Wiggins vs. Rui Hachimura: Comparing 2 star forwards amid bombshell trade report
Andrew Wiggins vs. Rui Hachimura: Comparing 2 star forwards amid bombshell trade report
47m
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications