2023-07-10 13:23:00
The new Rockets recruit Dillon Brooks will be eagerly awaited next season on the Houston side after signing for more than 80 million over 4 years with the Texas franchise. Currently in Las Vegas to attend the Summer League, Brooks took advantage of this outing to – for once – speak to the press. Between his defensive abilities, his leadership and his experience, the winger spoke about his future contribution to Texan youth.
Yesterday morning, l’insider d’ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski we learned that Dillon Brooks’ contract in Houston, initially announced at 80 million dollars over 4 years, would finally reach 86 million, with the possibility of hitting the 90 mark thanks to bonuses. A very nice contract that the former Memphis player will have to justify by his contribution on the floor, but also outside. In interview given to the American media The Athletiche spoke about his situation, the expectations around him, and what he thinks he can bring to his new team.
“[Je vais leur apporter] a lot of guts. Lots of heart, lots of knowledge, good defensive play too. I am here to teach […] all my veteran know-how.”
Asked about the motivations that led him to Texas, Brooks immediately mentioned the young core of the Rockets by comparing it to that of Memphis (yes yes). Houston is a young and talented team, but still too inexperienced and weak defensively. And it is precisely on these last two points that Dillon thinks he can make it progress. He spoke at length about the defense and in particular the cooperation with Ime Udoka, a coach reputed to be very defensive.
“It’s an attack league, but to win titles, to win games consistently, you have to have a good defense. Everyone can score, everyone can find ways to put the baskets. But how do you make stops? That’s part of the reason I chose Houston. Ime Udoka is a good coach, and I want to be coached by a good coach.
As critical as we can be on Dillon Brooks, his offensive limits and his loudmouth that sometimes turns against him or his team, we can only recognize his defensive qualities, which have earned him a spot on the second All-NBA Defensive Team this season. Questioned on this subject and on the fact that we speak relatively little about this achievement, the winger replied as he is used to doing:
“I do not care. I know that every night, guys are scared of me. It’s in their head before the game even starts. […] But I’m happy to have joined the second All-Defensive Team.”
In addition to his performance and personal input, Dillon spoke about Houston’s collective expectations for next season. If he has obvious ambitions, he knows that it will certainly take time with this young team which still has a lot of progress to make and which remains on a season with 22 wins. In any case, LeBron James’ best friend seems ready to do anything to help young people progress, even to share with them his little defensive secrets that make him a player… apart.
Defense, leadership, experience, these are the keywords that may come up often to describe the contribution of Dillon Brooks to Houston. The player seems more than motivated to help his new team, and when we see the contrast between the talent and the experience that there is on the side of Houston, we can’t wait to see what it gives!
Source texte : The Athletic
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