Career Timeline of Dillon Brooks: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Dillon Brooks, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Dillon Brooks is a Canadian professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets. He played college basketball at the University of Oregon, achieving consensus second-team All-American status and Pac-12 Player of the Year in 2017. Drafted in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft, Brooks started his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies. He was recognized for his defensive skills, earning NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors in 2023 before joining the Rockets.
2015: Commitment to Oregon
After the conclusion of the 2015-16 season, Brooks announced he would remain with Oregon for a third season.
2016: Declared for NBA Draft
Shortly after the 2016-17 season, Dillon Brooks declared himself eligible for the 2017 NBA draft and hired an agent, ending his college career.
July 21, 2017: Signed with the Grizzlies
On July 21, 2017, the Memphis Grizzlies officially signed Dillon Brooks to his rookie scale contract.
October 18, 2017: NBA Debut with the Grizzlies
On October 18, 2017, during the Grizzlies' season opener, Dillon Brooks scored 19 points, marking the most points scored by a Canadian-born player in an NBA debut.
2017: NBA Draft and College Honors
In 2017, Dillon Brooks was named a consensus second-team All-American and earned conference player of the year honors in the Pac-12 while playing for the Oregon Ducks. Brooks was also selected in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft.
2017: Declared for NBA Draft
Shortly after the 2016-17 season, Dillon Brooks declared himself eligible for the 2017 NBA draft and hired an agent, ending his college career.
December 2018: Failed Three-Way Trade
In December 2018, Dillon Brooks was involved in a failed three-way trade between Memphis, the Washington Wizards, and the Phoenix Suns due to confusion between him and MarShon Brooks.
2019: Starting Shooting Guard
Dillon Brooks began the 2019–20 season as the Grizzlies' starting shooting guard.
February 5, 2020: Contract Extension with Grizzlies
On February 5, 2020, Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, $35 million extension with the Memphis Grizzlies.
May 24, 2022: Commitment to Canadian National Team
On May 24, 2022, Dillon Brooks committed to play with the Canadian senior men's national team for three years.
July 8, 2023: Acquired by Houston Rockets
On July 8, 2023, Dillon Brooks was acquired by the Houston Rockets as part of a sign-and-trade agreement.
2023: NBA All-Defensive Second Team
In 2023, Dillon Brooks earned NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors while playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.
2024: Named to Olympics Roster
Dillon Brooks was named to Canada's roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
