Second big Rockets rookie, after Fred VanVleet, with his 90 million dollars over four seasons, Dillon Brooks arrives in Houston with his pans and a failed end of adventure in Memphis because of his behavior.
But also with his qualities, on which he wants to rely to advance young Texans.
“Houston is a bit like Memphis. There is a good core of young players and I think I can make an impact here.” explains the winger to The Athletic. “I can bring my experience, my passion, my knowledge, my love of defense and my professionalism to try to make a difference. I am here to teach others things. »
Dillon Brooks wanted to be coached by Ime Udoka
For three seasons, the Rockets have been among the worst defenses in the league. Inevitably, for a Brooks accustomed to shine in this area with the Grizzlies, it is an exciting challenge.
“I will try to be contagious. I want my energy to spread among the other players. I am a veteran and my leadership, my energy is contagious. The guys want to play hard on both sides of the pitch. I can’t wait to have that effect and change things. »
Ime Udoka’s presence on the bench, as well as his playing philosophy, also played a role in the choice of the former Grizzlies slapper.
“We will try to do things right. We are in a league that is inclined towards attack, but to win matches and titles, you have to defend. Anyone can score, but how do you make stops? That’s why, in part, I chose Houston. Udoka is a great coach and I wanted to be coached by a great coach. »
| Dillon Brooks | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2017-18 | SAME | 82 | 29 | 44.0 | 35.6 | 74.7 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 11.0 |
| 2018-19 | SAME | 18 | 18 | 40.2 | 37.5 | 73.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 7.5 |
| 2019-20 | SAME | 73 | 29 | 40.7 | 35.8 | 80.8 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 16.2 |
| 2020-21 | SAME | 67 | 30 | 41.9 | 34.4 | 81.5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 17.2 |
| 2021-22 | SAME | 32 | 28 | 43.2 | 30.9 | 84.9 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 18.4 |
| 2022-23 | SAME | 73 | 30 | 39.6 | 32.6 | 77.9 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 14.3 |
| Total | 345 | 29 | 41.6 | 34.2 | 79.5 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 14.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
