Dillion Brooks is a 6 ‘ 6 “ Canadian Forward who plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He was a University of Oregon standout who was drafted with the 45th pick in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets but was immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Brooks has carved out his starting position in his rookie season and has played for the Grizzlies for the past six years.
Last season (2022-23), the 28-year-old Forward excelled immensely on the defensive side. He emerged as one of the best perimeter defenders in the league thus, was named to the All-Defensive Second Team. Additionally, Brooks averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game on 39.6% shooting, including 32.6% from deep, and helped the Grizzlies to finish second-seeded in the West with a 52-31 record.
Brooks was recognized with the Defensive Player of the Year award in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. He was acknowledged for his one-on-one defense on the court, which helped Canada snag the bronze medal match by ruling out the USA in the third-place match. He averaged 15.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game on an impressive three-point shooting of 58.8% during the tournament.
Dillon Brooks’ Salary
The 2023/24 season will be Dillion Brook’s first season of contract and will earn a salary of $22.6 million this season. It will decrease in the coming years, earning $19.9 million in the last year. The contract will run until the 2026/27 season with no player or Team option. He will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2027 offseason.
| 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 |
Dillion Brooks’ current contract
According to Kelly lko of the Athletic, in the 2023 offseason, Dillion Brooks agreed on a four-year deal worth $80 million guaranteed with the Houston Rockets. The new deal will kick in from the 2023/24 season and last until the 2027 offseason.
How much was Dillon Brooks' contract with the Memphis Grizzlies?
After completing his rookie contract, the Memphis Grizzlies rewarded Brooks with a three-year contract extension worth $35 million in 2020. All three seasons the Forward earned an average salary of $11.6 million.
FAQs
A. The Houston Rockets Forward was fined around $25,000 for intensely hitting the Indiana Pacers player in the groin area.
A. No, he recently signed a 4 year contract with the Houston Rockets.
A. The Rockets Forward is listed at 6 ft 6 inches or 198 cm tall.
A. The 28-year-old Forward will be earning an amount of $22.6 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. Dillion Brooks is 28 years old, as of November 2023.
A. According to several online sources, the Rockets Forward has a net worth of around $7 million as of 2023.
