After the Grizzlies beat the Lakers in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series Dillon Brooks doubled down the idea that he is not afraid of facing superstar LeBron James.
and the Lakers are preparing for a pivotal Game 3 in the first-round playoff series against the Grizzlies. But, the four-time NBA champion appears to want to let his game do the talking when he takes the court on Saturday."I'm not here for the bulls---," James said after practice Friday when asked about Brooks' recent comments."I'm ready to play and that's it." James then abruptly ended his media session.
The series is tied 1-1 after the Grizzlies defeated the Lakers in Game 2 earlier this week. After Memphis' 103-93 win, Brooks decided to speak out about his thoughts on playing against James. "I don't care -- he's old. You know what I mean?" Brooks said Wednesday."I was waiting for that. I was expecting him to do that Game 4, Game 5. He wanted to say something when I got my fourth foul. He should have been saying that earlier on. But I poke bears. I don't respect no one until they come and give me 40."
James said he was not aware of Brooks' comments until a reporter mentioned it. The 38-year-old James was also asked if trash talk from an opponent had previously impacted the outcome of any playoff series he had been involved in.Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Historically, James holds the head-to-head advantage over Brooks as it relates to wins. James' teams are 10-3 against Brooks for his career. James is averaging 24.5 points and 11.5 rebounds, through the first two playoff games.
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