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Dillon Brooks

Brooks with Canada in 2023
No. 9 – Houston Rockets
Small forward / shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(1996-01-22) January 22, 1996 (age 29) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
High school	Father Henry Carr (Toronto, Ontario) Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	Oregon (2014–2017)
NBA Draft	2017 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
Selected by the Houston Rockets
Pro career	2017–present
League	NBA
Career history
2017–2023	Memphis Grizzlies
2023–present	Houston Rockets
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2023) Consensus second-team All-American (2017) Third-team All-American – SN (2016) Pac-12 Player of the Year (2017) 2× First-team All-Pac-12 (2016, 2017) Pac-12 All-Freshman team (2015)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  Canada FIBA World Cup Bronze 2023 Philippines–Japan–Indonesia Pan American Games Silver 2015 Toronto Team

Dillon Brooks (born January 22, 1996) is a Canadian professional basketball player. He plays for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is known for his strong defense on the court.

Brooks played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks. In 2017, he was named the Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. He was also recognized as a top college player across the country.

In the 2017 NBA draft, Brooks was picked in the second round. He started his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies. In 2023, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for his excellent defense. That same year, he helped the Canadian national team win a bronze medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. He was also named the tournament's Best Defensive Player.

College Career Highlights

Brooks with Oregon in 2015

Dillon Brooks is a small forward from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He went to the University of Oregon for college. Before that, he played high school basketball at Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School in Toronto and Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada.

Freshman Year Success

As a freshman at Oregon, Brooks scored about 11.5 points per game. He was chosen for the Pac-12 Conference all-freshman team. This showed he was one of the best new players in the conference.

Leading the Ducks

In his second year, Brooks helped the Ducks win the Pac-12 Conference regular season title. The team also became one of the top ten teams in the country. He was named first-team All-Pac-12 and a third-team All-American. He averaged 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

Brooks decided to stay at Oregon for his third season. He had a foot injury in the summer of 2016, but he was still named to the Associated Press' preseason All-America team. Over his three years in college, Brooks averaged 14.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. After the 2016–17 season, he decided to enter the 2017 NBA draft, ending his college career.

Professional Basketball Journey

Memphis Grizzlies (2017–2023)

Dillon Brooks was picked by the Houston Rockets in the 2017 NBA draft. He was the 45th player chosen overall. Right after being drafted, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. On July 21, 2017, the Grizzlies officially signed him to his first professional contract.

NBA Debut and Early Career

Brooks made his NBA debut on October 18, 2017. He scored 19 points, which was the most points ever by a Canadian player in their first NBA game. On April 11, 2018, he scored a career-high 36 points in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

In December 2018, there was some confusion during a possible trade. The Grizzlies were trying to trade a player named MarShon Brooks, but other teams thought they were trading Dillon Brooks because their names were similar. The trade didn't happen because of this mix-up.

Injuries and New Contract

On January 5, 2019, Brooks injured his right big toe and had surgery. He missed the rest of the 2018–19 season while recovering.

Brooks in 2018

Brooks started the 2019–20 season as the Grizzlies' starting shooting guard. He played very well, averaging 16.1 points per game in the first half of the season. Because of his strong play, he signed a new three-year contract with the Grizzlies on February 5, 2020. On February 28, 2020, he scored a season-high 32 points against the Sacramento Kings.

Playoff Appearances

On May 23, 2021, Brooks played in his first NBA playoff game. He scored a season-high 31 points to help the Grizzlies win Game 1 against the top-seeded Utah Jazz. The Grizzlies eventually lost that series in five games.

In October 2021, Brooks missed a few weeks due to a hand injury. On December 19, he scored a new career high of 37 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. In January 2022, he sprained his left ankle and was out for several weeks.

During the 2022 playoffs, Brooks was involved in a play that resulted in a serious foul. He was suspended for one game because of it. At the end of the 2022–23 season, Brooks was recognized for his defense. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for the first time.

Houston Rockets (2023–Present)

On July 8, 2023, Dillon Brooks joined the Houston Rockets. He was part of a special trade agreement. He made his Rockets debut on October 26, scoring 14 points. On February 14, 2024, Brooks had a "double-double" (meaning he got at least 10 in two different stats) with 19 points and 10 rebounds against his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies.

Playing for Canada

Brooks with Canada prior to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Dillon Brooks has proudly represented his home country, Canada, in international basketball.

Pan American Games

He played for the Canadian national team in the 2015 Pan American Games. The team performed very well and won the silver medal.

FIBA World Cup Success

In May 2022, Brooks was one of 14 players who promised to play for the Canadian national team for three years. Their goal was to help Canada qualify for the Olympic basketball tournament, which they hadn't done in decades.

They achieved this goal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Canada won the bronze medal, which was their first global tournament medal in basketball since 1936! Brooks played a very important role in this success. He scored 39 points in their victory over the United States, setting a new scoring record for a Canadian player at the World Cup. Because of his amazing defense, Brooks was named the Best Defensive Player of the tournament by FIBA.

He was also chosen to be on Canada's team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Play-in

Playoffs

College

See also

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