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Phoenix Suns<\/a> forward Dillon Brooks<\/a> did not shy away from controversy during a live stream appearance with AMP streamer Agent on Thursday. Known for his blunt approach and willingness to engage in verbal sparring, Brooks delivered pointed comments that touched on multiple NBA storylines, including his long-running feud<\/a> with LeBron James<\/a> and a sharp critique of DeMar DeRozan<\/a> and his time with the Toronto Raptors<\/a>, per Bleacher Report.<\/p>\n Brooks, who joined the Phoenix Suns this season, appeared relaxed but direct throughout the stream. His remarks quickly circulated online as clips spread across social media platforms, drawing reactions from fans and analysts alike.<\/p>\n Brooks Revisits Trash Talk With LeBron James<\/p>\n During the stream, Brooks revisited his history with James, suggesting that the dynamic has changed as the Lakers<\/a> star has aged.<\/p>\n \u201cIf it was LeBron five years ago, then it\u2019d be different,\u201d Brooks said on the stream. \u201cMiami Bron, you\u2019re not really talking trash to him, because he\u2019s got more game to him, more agile. Right now, he\u2019s like old.\u201d<\/p>\n The comments echoed Brooks\u2019 past remarks from the 2023 playoffs, when he famously dismissed James after an on-court exchange during a first-round series between Memphis and Los Angeles. That series ended with the Lakers advancing in six games, after which James posted a cryptic message on Instagram referencing his matchup with the Grizzlies<\/a>.<\/p>\n While Brooks\u2019 trash talk has often centered on James, his reputation around the league extends beyond one rivalry. ESPN\u2019s Tim Bontemps recently described<\/a> Brooks as a \u201cculture setter,\u201d pointing to his influence in Memphis and later in Houston, per Sporting News. According to Bontemps, team sources within Phoenix have also credited Brooks with helping establish a more competitive edge since his arrival.<\/p>\n Dillon Brooks Takes Aim at DeMar DeRozan<\/p>\n Brooks\u2019 most striking comments of the stream came when the conversation turned to Toronto\u2019s championship breakthrough. While discussing the Raptors\u2019 inability to win a title prior to 2019, Brooks placed the blame squarely on DeRozan.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Raptors couldn\u2019t get over the hump,\u201d Brooks said. When Agent pushed back by noting that Toronto eventually won a championship, Brooks doubled down. \u201cYeah, you know why? It\u2019s because they got DeRozan out of there. He wasn\u2019t pulling his own weight. It was his fault. I\u2019m just keeping it real.\u201d<\/p>\n The remarks immediately sparked debate, given DeRozan\u2019s long-standing status as a franchise cornerstone during his years in Toronto. DeRozan spent nearly a decade with the Raptors and helped lead multiple playoff runs before being traded in 2018, a move that preceded Toronto\u2019s title-winning season.<\/p>\n Brooks did not provide further clarification or walk back the comments during the stream. Instead, he maintained his matter-of-fact tone, reinforcing his reputation as a player unafraid to speak candidly, regardless of backlash. And truth be told, things did change the moment DeRozan left, so it\u2019s not as if he\u2019s making anything up. He\u2019s just saying it in the wildest way possible.<\/p>\n Whether fans agree with Brooks\u2019 assessment or not, his willingness to challenge respected veterans continues to keep him at the center of NBA conversation. From James to DeRozan, Brooks has shown he is comfortable questioning legacies, even when it means igniting controversy in the process.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBurtland Dixon<\/a> Burtland Dixon is a sports journalist covering the NBA and athlete culture for Heavy.com. A former Division II athlete turned journalist, he offers a unique blend of locker room perspective and storytelling expertise. He has more than eight years of experience in digital media and previously served as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with additional bylines at Idolator, Trend Chaser, and Buzznet. Burtland is based between California and New York. 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