Dillon Brooks is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays as a small forward and shooting guard for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Born on January 22, 1996, in Mississauga, Ontario, he played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks, earning honors such as the Pac-12 Player of the Year in 2017.
In the NBA, Brooks began his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2023. He joined the Houston Rockets in July 2023 as part of a sign-and-trade agreement. On January 27, 2025, he set a franchise record by scoring ten three-pointers, contributing to a career-high 36 points in a win against the Boston Celtics.
On March 30, 2025, in a game against the Phoenix Suns, Brooks was ejected after an altercation with Kevin Durant. Despite his absence, the Rockets secured a decisive 148-109 victory.
Internationally, Brooks has represented Canada, playing a pivotal role in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where he was named Best Defensive Player after leading Canada to a bronze medal. He is also part of Canada’s roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.