Overview
- Brooks said he was out of character after receiving a second technical and an ejection for aggressively approaching LeBron James late in Phoenix’s 116–114 loss on Dec. 14.
- The NBA’s Last Two-Minute Report ruled the no-call on James’ contact contesting Brooks’ go-ahead 3-pointer was correct, citing Brooks’ leg extension.
- Brooks called James a “social media junkie” and said he believes James expects opponents to treat him differently, adding he won’t change how he plays.
- Earlier in the game, James was assessed a technical after confronting officials over a ball off his head, a review determining Brooks didn’t intentionally do it.
- Brooks, a Klutch Sports client, is averaging a career-best 21.6 points, and agent Rich Paul publicly downplayed any fallout from the dust-up.