Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks shared his unfiltered thoughts after losing Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the opening round of the playoffs.Brooks recorded a team-high 30 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist in the loss while logging 40 minutes of action against Oklahoma City. Early in the game, following a missed shot from Gilgeous-Alexander when Brooks was the defender, the Suns forward yelled at the 2025 NBA Finals MVP. After scoring on him later in the match, Gilgeous-Alexander taunted Brooks by pointing at him.
Brooks and Oklahoma City's Lu Dort were also called for double technicals after getting tangled up together. Gilgeous-Alexander hit the floor following a contest from Brooks as well."Little frail. That's what the refs are going to call.
I got to be smarter about it, but this is the playoffs, a man's game."Dillon Brooks on defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander."When I used to watch this back when Michael Jordan was playing, or whoever else, when LeBron… pic.twitter.com/Zz4XrpK340— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) April 23, 2026Following the game, Brooks was asked to describe his experience guarding Gilgeous-Alexander. Here is what he said:"A little frail ... That's what the refs are going to call.
You've gotta be smarter about it but it's the playoffs, a man's game. I used to watch this back when Michael Jordan was playing, when LeBron James was younger, it's just physical basketball. I don't get why all the dropping, the falling and the flopping and flailing and all this stuff is allowed when we get to the playoffs.”Gilgeous-Alexander said he "can't control" what Brooks or any other critics say about his game.
He added that Brooks was doing his usual "antics" while doing what he is "supposed" to do for his team. Where is Dillon Brooks from?Dillon Brooks is originally from Mississauga, Ontario in Canada. He has played alongside Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort for Team Canada during international basketball competition.
The three players won a bronze medal while playing together during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Dillon Brooks boldly called out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'A little frail'