Dillon Brooks Escalates Beef With LeBron James, Suns Star Says He Won’t “Bow Down” to the “King” 

Dillon Brooks escalated his beef with LeBron James after claiming the "King" likes people who bow down to him, but he isn't one of them. Brooks made this comment after dropping 33 points against James' Lakers on Monday and leading the Suns to a 125-108 win.

The duo had its animated interactions during the game, which was one of the major storylines. Brooks made it clear he was there to compete and wasn't a fan of James "giggling around" during the contest. The Suns' star let his counterpart know that.

"I'm a competitor, man. I don't like smiling, giggling and all that," Brooks said after the game (via NBA reporter Mark Medina)."Just letting him know that, you know, I'm here and I'm still rising."

Brooks claimed James was offended at the trash talk.

"Always. Always. LeBron likes people who bow down to him. I don’t bow down. So, that either entices him or aggravates him."

LeBron James couldn't do much to stop Dillon Brooks after thoroughly getting outplayed. He only had 10 points and three assists on 3 of 10 shots.

NBA fans are divided on Dillon Brooks' new LeBron James diss

Dillon Brooks has taunted LeBron James several times. Their rivalry dates back to the 2023 playoffs, when James led the Lakers against Brooks and his former team, the Grizzlies.

Brooks claimed at the time that James was "old" and not at the same level as his Cavaliers and Heat days. He added that he didn't respect the Lakers' star because he didn't have a 40-point game against him.

On Monday, after Brooks escalated the beef, NBA fans dished their opinions on the comments. Here's how they reacted:

JR

@lakeshowdio

@LegionHoops @2HYPEPG13 @LakersDailyCom I genuinely hate this guy

JayUncut

@JayUncut

@LegionHoops @LakersDailyCom Ngl as much as I dislike Dillon Brooks I gain a new level of respect for bro

NoseBleeds

@NoseBleedsSport

@LegionHoops @LakersDailyCom He had his chance in Memphis and he backed down. So anything he says now dosnt matter

mike2mazza

@mike2mazza

@LegionHoops @LakersDailyCom W Brooks. Bron was out there laughing with the bench down 14 points with more than enough time to come back. No effort.

WagerKingz

@wagerkingz_

@LegionHoops @LakersDailyCom Bro gets one dub and starts going crazy

𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘢☆

@Stunna999_

@LegionHoops @LakersDailyCom Fried Bronze

The Suns and Lakers face each other three more times this season, so this chapter is far from closed. LeBron James will be hoping to get his lick back after an underwhelming performance across the board from the Lakers, who saw their seven-game winning streak snapped.