Whoa.
We knew that Dillon Brooks embraced his role as a villain on an ultra-tough Memphis Grizzlies team, that his physical play and smack-talking were part of his value as an NBA player.
But maybe no one knew that it would lead up to this moment: Shams Charania reports that the Grizzlies won’t bring Brooks back “under any circumstances.” That means not even a minimum contract will be offered.
There are reasons to worry about Brooks on a roster … but he’s still a double-digit scorer with the kind of toughness a team might want.
So … what happened? Let’s delve into some possible reasons why:
[lawrence-related id=2050431]