Saturday, April 26, 2025

Dillon Brooks Defends Amen Thompson, Labels Draymond Green 'Dirty Player'


Dillon Brooks defended Amen Thompson against claims of dirty play after Thompson’s foul led to Jimmy Butler III’s injury in Game 2 of the Rockets-Warriors playoff series. Brooks accused Draymond Green of being the “dirty player,” while both head coaches, Steve Kerr and Ime Udoka, supported Thompson’s actions as unintentional. Amid increasing tensions, Brooks stressed the importance of focusing on the upcoming Game 3, hoping for Butler’s recovery.

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