Dillon Brooks issues a warning after renewing with Phoenix: "Someone else will come to take it away"
The player ensures that his extension with the Suns will not change his work ethic and explains in which aspects he wants to keep improving
Dillon Brooks has found stability with the Phoenix Suns after signing a contract extension, but the veteran forward is clear that his new deal cannot be a reason to lower the level of demand. The Phoenix player acknowledges being satisfied with securing his future, although he believes that money can also become a trap for any NBA player.
Brooks, one of the main defensive references for the Suns, wants to maintain the mindset that has allowed him to build his career. For him, signing a new contract does not mean reaching his limit, but quite the opposite: competition in the NBA requires continuous evolution, especially with the constant emergence of young players with increasing talent.
Brooks doesn't want to relax after getting his contract
The forward explained that money can lead some players to settle once they secure a significant contract. However, he considers that mindset can end up being detrimental in such a competitive league like the NBA.
"That always motivates me, and I've seen in the NBA, when I started, that sometimes money makes you settle and stay in your place."
Brooks knows that maintaining a top-level requires much more than signing a good contract.
"You're good and you don't need to improve, but I've also learned over the years that the NBA keeps getting better with young talent. If you take a year off from how you got your money, someone else will come to take it away from you."
That competitive mindset is precisely one of the characteristics that have accompanied the player throughout his career. Now, with his future secured in Phoenix, he aims to use the contractual peace to continue improving his game.
His goal: become a bigger threat from the perimeter
Brooks is clear about one aspect he wants to progress in offensively: his ability to shoot from three-point range and use that skill to create more space and attack the defense.
The player believes he has already shown the capability to score from the outside, but he wants to turn the outside shot into an even more dangerous weapon in his arsenal.
"I lacked, well, not really, I shot well, the three."
His aim is to make defenders have to be even more attentive to him when he receives the ball away from the hoop.
"I want to add a three-point shot that allows me to create separation and keep the defense alert. To be marked more closely so I can get to the zone and get the shots I really like. Pass the ball."
Brooks also revealed that Phoenix's general manager, Brian Gregory, has pointed out that area as one he should continue working on.
"BG (Phoenix's general manager, Brian Gregory) told me I needed to work on that. I've been working on it."
Brooks' priorities
| Aspect | Dillon Brooks' Objective |
|---|---|
| Mindset | Maintain the demand despite his new contract |
| Three-Point Shot | Become a more consistent perimeter threat |
| Spacing | Force defenses to guard him further out |
| Attack | Take advantage of spaces to reach the zone |
| Creation | Improve his passing ability |
| Defense | Maintain his role as a defensive leader |
Excitement with the new Suns
Brooks also discussed the moves made by Phoenix during the preseason. The forward is particularly excited about the additions of Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard, two players who, in his opinion, can change the team's offensive capabilities.
"With these two players, we have added shooting, more space on the court, and also some athleticism."
Bridges' arrival will also allow the Suns to have more options when configuring their lineups.
"We can switch lineups. Miles (Bridges) helps with that; his arrival gives us a more youthful vibe."
For Brooks, Phoenix's new project creates expectations. The player believes the team now has more resources and is eager to see how they perform on the court.
"I'm excited. I can't wait to start."
Brooks himself admitted that he has spent a good part of this period working in Toronto, but he is now ready to return to action with Phoenix.
"I've been locked in Toronto, but I'm looking forward to getting back into action."
The renewal has brought stability to Brooks, but it has not changed his goal. The forward aims to continue being one of the most important defensive pieces for the Suns while developing new offensive tools. His message is clear: the contract secures his future, but it does not secure his place in an NBA that continues to produce young talent and demands improvement season after season.
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