History of Dillon Brooks in Timeline

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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1936: Bronze Medal at FIBA World Cup

In 2023, Dillon Brooks and the Canadian national team won the bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup, Canada's first global tournament medal in basketball since 1936.

1954: Bronze Medal at FIBA World Cup

In 2023, Dillon Brooks played a crucial role, recording a team-best 39 points in their victory over the United States, surpassing Carl Ridd's previous high of 37 at the 1954 edition.

January 22, 1996: Dillon Brooks Born

On January 22, 1996, Dillon Brooks was born. He is a Canadian professional basketball player.

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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.

2015: Won silver medal in the Pan American Games

In 2015, Dillon Brooks played for the Canadian national team in the Pan American Games, where the team won the silver medal.

November 7, 2016: Named to Associated Press' preseason All-America team

On November 7, 2016, Dillon Brooks was named to the Associated Press' preseason All-America team.

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.

April 11, 2018: Scored 36 points against Oklahoma City Thunder

On April 11, 2018, Dillon Brooks scored 36 points along with seven rebounds, one assist, and two steals in a 137–123 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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.

2018: Ruptured Ligament in Toe

On January 5, 2019, Dillon Brooks suffered from a ruptured ligament in his right big toe and missed the remainder of the 2018–19 season.

2018: Met Heather Andrews

On June 26, 2025, TMZ first reported that Dillon Brooks was filing a restraining order on his now ex-girlfriend Heather Andrews (who first met Brooks back in 2018).

January 5, 2019: Ruptured Ligament in Toe

On January 5, 2019, Dillon Brooks suffered from a ruptured ligament in his right big toe.

January 11, 2019: Underwent Toe Surgery

On January 11, 2019, Dillon Brooks underwent successful surgery to repair the ruptured ligament in his right big toe.

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.

February 28, 2020: Season-High 32 Points

On February 28, 2020, Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 32 points in a loss against the Sacramento Kings.

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.

October 12, 2021: Brooks to Miss Two to Three Weeks

On October 12, 2021, it was announced that Dillon Brooks would miss two to three weeks due to a fracture in his left hand.

January 8, 2022: Suffered Ankle Injury

On January 8, 2022, during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Dillon Brooks suffered a left ankle injury.

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.

December 17, 2022: Team-Leading 32 Points

On December 17, 2022, Dillon Brooks scored a team-leading 32 points during a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2022: Flagrant Foul and Ejection

In 2022, during a game against the Golden State Warriors, Dillon Brooks was assessed a flagrant 2 and ejected after hitting Gary Payton II in the head.

February 2, 2023: Ejected for Punching Donovan Mitchell

On February 2, 2023, Dillon Brooks was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected for punching Cleveland Cavaliers player Donovan Mitchell in the groin.

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: Controversy in Playoffs Against LeBron James

During Memphis' 2023 NBA playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Dillon Brooks criticized LeBron James and was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul.

2023: Bronze Medal at FIBA World Cup

In 2023, Dillon Brooks and the Canadian national team won the bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup, Canada's first global tournament medal in basketball since 1936. Brooks was named Best Defensive Player of the tournament by FIBA.

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.

February 14, 2024: Recorded a 19-point, 10 rebound double-double

On February 14, 2024, Dillon Brooks recorded a 19-point, 10 rebound double-double during a 121–113 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

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.

2024: Named to Canada's Roster for Summer Olympics

In 2024, Dillon Brooks was named to Canada's roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

January 27, 2025: Career-High Ten Three-Pointers

On January 27, 2025, Dillon Brooks put up a career-high and Rockets franchise-record ten three-pointers en route to 36 points in a win over the Boston Celtics.