Dillon Brooks, the Phoenix Suns wing, is not done with his tradition of taking shots at Los Angeles Lakers players. Despite LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooks is still finding ways to send shots toward a star Laker. In a recent DEFLECTED segment on NBA 2K League on YouTube, Brooks revealed his top three foul baiters in the NBA, naming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, and Trae Young. Brooks has long been a critic of Gilgeous-Alexander's foul baiting, most notably in the NBA Playoffs this past season. During the Suns' first-round series loss to the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander shot 49 free throws in the four games. Brooks also mentioned that he had a higher shooting percentage against the Lakers than he did against anyone in the Western Conference this past season, with 22 points per game. The Suns won the season series against the Lakers 3-2, and Brooks shot 37.5% against them from deep. Brooks' comments on foul baiting have sparked controversy, with Gilgeous-Alexander's legal counsel sending a cease-and-desist letter to sports prediction market Underdog due to a board game they were creating called 'Unethical Hoops.' The game depicted Gilgeous-Alexander, and the goal was to find a way to steal the ball from him without being called for a foul. Brooks' willingness to speak his mind and call out star guards in the NBA has made him a notable figure in the league. His comments on Luka Doncic, in particular, have sparked interest, as Doncic is now a key player for the Lakers. Brooks' performance against the Lakers this past season was impressive, and his ability to score against them will be crucial in upcoming matchups. The rivalry between Brooks and the Lakers is likely to continue, with Brooks showing no signs of backing down from his criticisms. As the NBA season approaches, fans will be watching to see how Brooks and the Suns perform against the Lakers and other top teams in the league.
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