Dillon Brooks will be a key figure for the Phoenix Suns for years to come, as the team has secured his services through a significant contract extension.
The veteran forward has signed a three-year, $73 million deal with the Suns, tying him to the team through the 2029-30 season. Brooks confirmed the news to the Arizona Republic on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
The 27-year-old Brooks joined the Suns last offseason as part of a massive trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. In his first season with the team, Brooks played in 56 games, averaging a career-high 20.2 points with 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals per outing.
Brooks has developed a reputation as an antagonist in the NBA due to his gritty style of play and bold expression of his competitive nature. This reputation was on full display during the Thunder's playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers in May, when he sat courtside to troll LeBron James.
The Suns' signing of Brooks is a significant boost to their roster, particularly with the team's five-time All-Star Devin Booker at the helm. With Brooks' extension, Phoenix will look to build on their momentum and challenge for a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference.
Brooks' contract extension is a testament to his value as a player, and the Suns' willingness to invest in his future. The forward's career has been marked by trades and moves, including being drafted by the Rockets in the second round of the 2017 draft, and later being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on draft night.
The Suns' roster is now set for the foreseeable future, with Brooks and Booker forming a formidable duo. As the team looks to build on their recent performances, Brooks' extension will be a key factor in their success.
Brooks himself is looking to the future, with a clear focus on winning a championship. "Villain is here to stay," he told The Republic. "Championship is all on my mind." With his contract extension in place, Brooks is now one step closer to achieving his goal.
Source: Yahoo Sports