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Ahead of their game against the LA Lakers on Tuesday, Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks arrived in the arena dressed up as WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin. Upon seeing this, fans trolled the defensive forward on Twitter because of his choice of outfit.
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Rocking the Stone Cold outfit isn't new in the NBA. A few seasons ago, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrated Halloween dressed up as the famed wrestler. It was well-received by fans. Well, that's because he's a star in the league and loved by most NBA fans.
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However, the reception that Brooks got wasn't similar to what Lillard got. Instead, fans trolled him for arriving at the game as if he's about to hit someone with the Stunner. We've collected some of the funniest reactions from fans about Brooks' pre-game outfit choice, and here they are.
The Grizzlies (36-23) will be hosting the Lakers, who have a three-game winning streak, on Tuesday night. The home team will try and end their short streak, as the Lakers (29-32) are without LeBron James.
Dillon Brooks is important to the Grizzlies this season
The Grizzlies have not been a favorite of fans this season. That's mostly because of how overly confident the players in the team have been, and also how good they are collectively. One player who fans usually love to troll is Dillon Brooks, who's one of their most reliable defenders and floor stretchers.
There are those who don't enjoy watching him play, as his unnecessary physicality hurts players from other teams sometimes. But that's his role. Brooks is the team's agitator, who's willing to annoy opposing stars and get himself into trouble.
Most championship teams need those kinds of guys. For the Golden State Warriors, they have Draymond Green. For the Chicago Bulls in 1990s, they had Dennis Rodman. The San Antonio Spurs had Bruce Bowen in 2000s, as they were always winning the championship during that span.
Fans may not enjoy it, but Brooks brings more than just shooting to the team. He sacrifices his own to annoy the other team and get them out of their game. Whether you're a fan of the player or not, he's brings a lot to the table for the Grizzlies.
