Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $35,000 for using inappropriate language toward the refs during their 114-113 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
Before their game against the San Antonio Spurs, Brooks explained his side, saying that the referees “suck,” per AZ Central’s Duane Rankin.
This is Brooks’ second NBA fine of the season, as he was previously fined $25,000 on November 13 for “lewd gesture” during the Phoenix Suns’ 133-98 blowout victory against the Indiana Pacers. As of this writing, Brooks already has a league-leading four technical fouls.
Techs aside, Brooks is off to a positive start in his first full season with the Phoenix Suns, averaging 21.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.1 steals on 46.0 percent shooting from the field across 10 starts.
Phoenix Suns News: Dillon Brooks shares “extra motivation” ahead of Houston Rockets matchup
After beating the San Antonio Spurs 111-102 yesterday, the Phoenix Suns will host the Houston Rockets later, and Dillon Brooks said he can’t wait to face his former team.
During the offseason, Brooks was part of the historic Kevin Durant trade, which saw him and Jalen Green go to Phoenix in exchange for Durant.
“For sure. Get my rest. Eat my Wheaties. Can’t wait to see Ime (Udoka) tomorrow,” Brooks said of his preparations for the Houston Rockets matchup. “I’m intrigued to see who is going to be guarding me in the beginning.”
