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Dillon Brooks, a player for the Houston Rockets, has gained attention for his aggressive style of play. He refers to himself as "Dillon the Villain" and believes that he has a target on his back because of it. Brooks was recently ejected from a game for a "dirty" groin punch. He also feels that he is targeted by referees because of his reputation. Despite this, an NBA executive sees him as a breakout candidate and believes that people will soon realize his true potential. Brooks has been fined $25,000 for the incident.
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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
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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