Dillon Brooks, who is the face of the Rockets' defensive forward. He has won the hearts of many fans with his excellent outside defense and consistent shooting ability. However, in the most recent game between the Rockets and the Bulls, his performance caused quite a bit of controversy.
In that game, Dillon Brooks got into a heated clash with Bulls star forward DeRozan for standing up for teammate Jalen Green. The two men's grappling not only made the match a belligerent, but also led to both men being ejected from the court. This is undoubtedly a huge blow to the Rockets, because the departure of Dillon Brooks has seriously affected the Rockets' defense and offense on the court.
However, after the game, Rockets center Jock Landale publicly named Dillon Brooks. He said this is not Memphis (the team Dillon Brooks once played) and hopes he can be more calm and not be sent off again. Because the players of the Rockets need him to contribute on the court, and they also need him to play physically.
At first glance, it seems that Landale is questioning Dillon for not being calm and should not do this, but in fact, we can think of the context and Dillon's behavior, which is undoubtedly an encouragement and reminder to Dillon Brooks, and it is also an affirmation of his status in the team.
In fact, Landale was very right. Dillon Brooks, one of the team's best perimeter defenders, has a crucial presence for the Rockets. His defensive ability and projection ability are indispensable strengths for the Rockets in the game. If he is sent off because of impulsiveness in the game, then the Rockets' strength on the court will be greatly reduced, and they may even be overtaken by their opponents.
However, standing up for his teammates, for Dillon Brooks, he did nothing wrong. On the pitch, standing up for your teammates is a sign of team spirit and a way for players to support and encourage each other. It's just that Dillon Brooks needs to handle the situation more calmly and avoid affecting the whole game because of impulse.
For Dillon Brooks, what he needs to understand is that as a member of the team, he is not only responsible for his own performance, but also for the benefit of the whole team. Every appearance he makes, every defense and offense, is directly related to the team's victory. Therefore, he needs to cherish every minute on the pitch more and use his strength and performance to win for the team.
Of course, we, as fans, should also give Dillon Brooks more understanding and support. On the pitch, players face a lot of pressure and challenges, and their emotions and behaviour will inevitably be affected to a certain extent. Being able to stand up for the young Jalen Green of the Rockets shows more about the good relationship between the Rockets players and the great team atmosphere, how can such a team not win?
In this way, Dillon Brooks' status and role in the Rockets cannot be ignored. He needs to be more calm and rational in facing every challenge and conflict in the game and contribute to the team. Landale seems to blame Dillon, but in fact, he is a talent who cherishes Dillon, and is afraid that his lack of calm will affect the Rockets' playoff plans.