Dillon Brooks Claims LeBron James Has Lost A Step

Dillon Brooks told viewers on a Thursday livestream that it is easier to trash talk LeBron James now that he has "gotten older," leaning into a rivalry that dates back years. Brooks has called LeBron "old" before and baited him after playoff confrontations, but the numbers tell a different story: Brooks is having a career year at 20.5 points, while LeBron is still averaging 22.5 and sits atop the all time scoring list. The contrast makes Brooks’ barbs loud but unlikely to reshape the pecking order. Merlin sees a classic provocateur at work. Brooks will keep poking the bear because it gets him attention and fires up opponents. LeBron’s resume and production suggest he is still elite, so talk will outpace consequence unless Brooks turns chatter into game-changing play.