PHOENIX – Dillon Brooks didn’t back down when talking about Lakers star LeBron James on a Twitch stream with Agent 00. He also revealed why he feels he is able to trash-talk one of the NBA’s legends, and it’s because Brooks thinks he is old.
PHOENIX – Dillon Brooks didn’t back down when talking about Lakers star LeBron James on a Twitch stream with Agent 00. He also revealed why he feels he is able to trash-talk one of the NBA’s legends, and it’s because Brooks thinks he is old.
Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles forward James (23) against Phoenix forward Brooks (3) at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Suns’ Dillon Brooks says he can trash talk LeBron James because he is “old”:
Phoenix Suns SF Dillon Brooks jokingly called LeBron James, “old”, when he was on a live cast with a massive streamer Agent 00. Although after recent altercations in this past season, it seems that there might be a little more behind that.
Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix forward Brooks (3) and Los Angeles forward James (23) react during an altercation that resulted in a technical for Brooks during the second half of a game at at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
When Brooks said he can talk more smack to James now because he’s older, while admitting that Miami-era LeBron James was untouchable, it landed because it was honest. At his peak, James combined elite strength, speed, and stamina in a way the data still struggles to capture. Five years ago, he punished trash talk with force. Those days are seemingly behind him. Currently, Brooks thinks that since James is in the final stage of his career, he doesn’t know what to do when opponents show that they are capable of contending with him, and much more.
Dec 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles forward James (23) moves the ball against Phoenix forward Brooks (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
For Brooks, now a Suns wing built on defensive edge and psychological warfare, this is strategic. Chirping opponents on the court isn’t noise; it’s leverage. Phoenix fans feel this moment because it’s relatable; their back-and-forth is blending into the Suns and Lakers’ historic rivalry. Brooks surely has his way of saying his feelings about James, but it’s not disrespect; it’s basketball reality.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
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