LeBron James weighed in on Dillon Brooks' antics after the Lakers' win over the Suns.
Even though he got heated during several run-ins with Dillon Brooks in the Lakers vs. Suns game, LeBron James is adamant butting heads with his opponent was nothing more than a natural part of the game.
The Lakers superstar spoke about Brooks -- a player known for getting under opponents' skin -- and their multiple scuffles during the Lakers' 116-114 win over the Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. ICYMI, Brooks and James were jawing at each other for most of the game, including one moment when LeBron had to be held back by referees. 'We're going to get up in each other's face,' James said in the locker room postgame. 'Tried not to go borderline with it. I don't really take it there. But we just compete and did that almost all the way to the end of the game.' Brooks' emotions towards LBJ led to his ejection in the fourth quarter, which contributed to the Suns' loss. His teammate, Devin Booker, defended him, though -- saying he loves the aggression Dillon brings to the court. 'People always say everything is too friendly in the NBA, and then Dillon comes around, and now it's too much,' Booker said after the game. 'I'd rather it be the other way -- it be too much.' Brooks and James have a long-standing rivalry ... dating back to 2023, when Dillon struck James in the groin during a Rockets vs. Lakers game. Don't expect Brooks to be invited to Bron's Taco Tuesdays anytime soon ... so not much of a 'friendly' rivalry, even if James says it's part of basketball.
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