Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks was ejected from his debut game and fined $25,000 by the NBA for hitting opponent Daniel Theis in the groin. Known for his aggressive style of play, Brooks, also known as 'Dillon the Villain', feels targeted by referees. Despite the controversy, he is seen as a potential breakout candidate this season, but acknowledges he will be closely watched.
NBA's Dillon Brooks Fined $25K For Punching Daniel Theis In Groin | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/Tka5wTCjWl
Rockets' Dillon Brooks fined $25,000 for 'reckless' hit to Daniel Theis' groin. The first game checks of the season haven't even dropped and Brooks owes the league. https://t.co/TJ4kWrCrov
NBA fines Dillon Brooks $25K #DillonBrooks https://t.co/rISCS8J2Jc
Dillon Brooks has been fined $25K. 😅 https://t.co/XAmXfZ2o7y https://t.co/ihAhx3AiPK
NBA executive sees Dillon Brooks as ‘great’ breakout candidate: ‘People will suddenly realize what he really is’https://t.co/Ich9w7y8BB
Dillon Brooks — who had played in Memphis before accepting that aforementioned role with Stone and the Rockets in July’s free agency — quickly made it clear that he would let opponents know that he is helping set the new culture and standard in Houston. https://t.co/j24TOdFkZI
'My Name is 'Dillon the Villain!' #DillonBrooks Ejected for 'Dirty' Groin Punch in Houston #Rockets Debut https://t.co/nWUx8Oo0VF via @InsideRocketsFN https://t.co/hELV9Jmqcd
Dillon Brooks said he'll be under the microscope this season 🧐 https://t.co/XIbHvXTDNh
Dillon Brooks on if he feels targeted by the refs: “What’s my name? My name’s Dillon the Villain. So, I guess.” (via @JTGatlin, h/t @ClutchPoints) https://t.co/bVHb3hNFN5
Dillon Brooks was asked if he feels like there is a target on his back because of his aggressive style of play: “What’s the name,” Brooks said. “My name is ‘Dillon the Villain.” #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire https://t.co/01pWrRLqnr
5 minutes into his first game as a Rocket, Dillion (Villain) Brooks was ejected for hitting an opponent in the junk https://t.co/MamMZYdUFg
Dillon Brooks in midseason form