History of Dillon Brooks in Timeline

Dillon Brooks is a Canadian professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. He played college basketball at the University of Oregon, earning All-American honors 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 where he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2023. In July 2023, he was traded to the Houston Rockets and subsequently traded to the Phoenix Suns after two seasons.

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1936: Previous Canadian Medal

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: Surpassing Carl Ridd Record

At the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Dillon Brooks surpassed Carl Ridd's single-game scoring record for a Canadian player, which was set in 1954.

January 22, 1996: Dillon Brooks' Birth

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

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2015: College Season Decision

After the conclusion of the 2015-16 season, Dillon Brooks said 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: Preseason All-America Team Selection

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

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.

July 21, 2017: Signing with the Grizzlies

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

October 18, 2017: NBA Debut and Scoring Record

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

2017: NBA Draft and Pac-12 Honors

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

2017: NBA Draft Eligibility

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: 36 Point Game Against 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: 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 another player with a similar name.

2018: Meeting Heather Andrews

In 2018, Dillon Brooks first met his now ex-girlfriend Heather Andrews, who later birthed two children with him while they were together.

2018: Missed Remainder of Season

In 2018, Dillon Brooks missed the remainder of the 2018-19 season due to a ruptured ligament in his right big toe.

January 5, 2019: Toe Injury

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

January 11, 2019: Toe Surgery

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

2019: Started as 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 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 to help the Grizzlies to a Game 1 victory over the top-seeded Utah Jazz.

October 12, 2021: 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: 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 among 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: Ejection and Suspension

In 2022, during Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, Dillon Brooks was ejected and suspended for a game after hitting Gary Payton II in the head, resulting in Payton fracturing his elbow.

February 2, 2023: Ejection and Suspension for Punching

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

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.

July 2023: Trade to Houston Rockets

In July 2023, Dillon Brooks was traded to the Houston Rockets.

2023: Controversy in Playoffs Series

During Memphis' 2023 NBA playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Dillon Brooks openly criticized LeBron James and was ejected from Game 3 for a flagrant foul.

2023: FIBA World Cup Bronze Medal

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.

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: Double-Double vs Grizzlies

On February 14, 2024, Dillon Brooks recorded a 19 point, 10 rebound double-double during a 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.

2024: Olympic Roster

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

January 27, 2025: Career-High and Franchise Record

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.

June 26, 2025: Restraining Order Filing

On June 26, 2025, TMZ reported that Dillon Brooks was filing a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, Heather Andrews, due to dangerous behavior and threats.