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 Phoenix Suns. He played college basketball at Oregon, earning All-American and Pac-12 Player of the Year honors in 2017. Drafted in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft, Brooks began his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2023. He was then traded to the Houston Rockets before landing with the Suns.

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2015: To Remain with Oregon

After the conclusion of the 2015-16 season, Dillon Brooks said he would remain with Oregon for a third season.

2016: Declared Eligible for NBA Draft

Shortly after the 2016-17 season, Dillon Brooks declared himself eligible for the 2017 NBA draft and hired an agent.

July 21, 2017: Signed with the Memphis Grizzlies

On July 21, 2017, Dillon Brooks signed his rookie scale contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

October 18, 2017: NBA Debut

On October 18, 2017, during the Grizzlies' season opener, Dillon Brooks scored 19 points, the most points scored by a Canadian-born player in an NBA debut.

2017: Conference Player of the Year Honors

In 2017, Dillon Brooks earned conference player of the year honors in the Pac-12 and was selected in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft.

2017: Declared Eligible 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: Involved in a failed three-way trade

In December 2018, Dillon Brooks was thought to be involved in a failed three-way trade between Memphis, the Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns due to confusion with teammate MarShon Brooks.

2019: Starting Shooting Guard

Dillon Brooks began the 2019–20 season as the Grizzlies' starting shooting guard.

February 5, 2020: Signed Extension with Grizzlies

On February 5, 2020, Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, $35 million extension with the Grizzlies.

May 23, 2021: NBA Playoff Debut

On May 23, 2021, Dillon Brooks made his NBA playoff debut, scoring a season-high 31 points in a victory over the Utah Jazz.

May 24, 2022: Commitment to Canadian National Team

On May 24, 2022, Dillon Brooks was one of fourteen players to agree to a three-year commitment to play with the Canadian senior men's national team.

July 8, 2023: Acquired by the Houston Rockets

On July 8, 2023, Dillon Brooks was acquired by the Houston Rockets as part of a sign-and-trade agreement.

July 2023: Traded to the Houston Rockets

In July 2023, Dillon Brooks was traded to the Houston Rockets. He began his career with the Memphis Grizzlies and earned NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors in 2023.

2023: FIBA World Cup Best Defensive Player

In 2023, Dillon Brooks was named the FIBA World Cup Best Defensive Player after helping the Canada national team to bronze.

2024: Angel Investor in Panda Hub

In 2024, Dillon Brooks became an angel investor in Panda Hub, a mobile car detailing marketplace operating in North America, after being a customer in Houston, Texas.