[Saba Sports News] Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks views his departure from the Memphis Grizzlies as a personal triumph. Brooks, who is preparing for his first game against the Grizzlies at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, shared his thoughts on the Grizzlies’ current poor performance, which sees them entering the matchup with a 3-10 record.
Speaking with Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Brooks compared the Grizzlies’ situation to a lopsided romantic split, suggesting that his former team didn’t realize his value until he was gone. “It’s like the girlfriend that you used to have,” Brooks remarked about the Grizzlies’ performance this season in his absence. “You don’t know how good she is until she’s gone.”
Brooks observed that the Grizzlies currently lack the ‘swagger’ they once had, contrasting this with the new confidence and identity he feels he has brought to the Rockets.
Brooks’ contribution to the Rockets has been significant, averaging 13.9 points per game with over 50% efficiency in shooting from the field and three-point range. Additionally, he has embraced the role of guarding the best player on opposing teams.
While the Rockets are maintaining a mid-table position, the Grizzlies are struggling near the bottom of the Western Conference. However, it’s worth noting that the Grizzlies’ struggles might also be attributed to factors beyond just Brooks’ absence.