History of Dillon Brooks in Timeline

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. Known for his scoring and defensive intensity, Brooks has established himself as a notable player in the league.

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1936: Canada's Last Basketball Medal

Since 1936, it had been a long time since Canada had won a medal in basketball.

1954: Canada's Previous High Score

In 1954, Carl Ridd set the single game scoring record for a Canadian player at the World Cup

January 22, 1996: Dillon Brooks' Birth

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

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2015: Brooks' Decision to Stay with Oregon

After the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Brooks announced he would remain with Oregon for a third season.

2015: Pan American Games Silver Medal

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, Brooks was named to the Associated Press' preseason All-America team while at Oregon.

2016: Declared for the 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 Rookie Contract with Grizzlies

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

October 18, 2017: NBA Debut and Record-Setting Performance

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: NBA Draft and All-American 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. He was also selected in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft.

2017: Declared for the NBA Draft

Shortly after the 2016–17 season, in 2017, Dillon Brooks declared himself eligible for the 2017 NBA draft and hired an agent, ending his college career.

April 11, 2018: Brooks Scores 36 Points

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: Involvement in a Failed 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; the trade faltered due to confusion between Dillon Brooks and MarShon Brooks.

2018: Brooks Suffers Ruptured Ligament

In January 2019, Dillon Brooks suffered a ruptured ligament in his right big toe, which led to him missing the remainder of the 2018-19 season.

January 5, 2019: Brooks Suffers Ruptured Ligament

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

January 11, 2019: Brooks Undergoes Surgery

On January 11, 2019, Dillon Brooks underwent a successful surgery to repair a ruptured ligament in his right big toe. He subsequently missed the remainder of the 2018–19 season.

2019: Started as Grizzlies' Starting Shooting Guard

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

February 5, 2020: Signed Extension with the 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, along with getting two rebounds, one assist and one block in a 104–101 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, along with seven rebounds, to help the Grizzlies to a 112–109 Game 1 victory over the top-seeded Utah Jazz.

October 12, 2021: Brooks to Miss Time Due to Hand Fracture

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: Brooks Suffers 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 in Loss

On December 17, 2022, Dillon Brooks scored a team-leading 32 points during a 115–109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2022: Ejection and Suspension in Playoffs

During Game 2 of the 2022 Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, Dillon Brooks was ejected and suspended for Game 3 after a flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II.

February 2, 2023: Brooks Ejected, Suspended for Punching Mitchell

On February 2, 2023, Dillon Brooks was ejected for punching Donovan Mitchell and subsequently suspended for one game by the NBA.

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.

2023: Controversy During Playoffs Against Lakers

During the 2023 NBA playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Dillon Brooks drew scrutiny for criticizing LeBron James and was ejected in Game 3 for a flagrant 2 foul.

2023: FIBA World Cup Best Defensive Player

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

2023: NBA All-Defensive Second Team

In 2023, Dillon Brooks earned NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors with the Memphis Grizzlies.

2023: FIBA World Cup Bronze Medal

In 2023, the Canadian national team, including Dillon Brooks, won the bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup. Brooks recorded a team-best 39 points in their victory over the United States and was named Best Defensive Player of the tournament.

February 14, 2024: Double-Double against the Grizzlies

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 using the service in Houston, Texas.

2024: Named to Canada's Olympic Roster

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 114–112 win over the Boston Celtics.