![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/suspended-grizzlies-star-ja-morant-shows-sadness-at-dillon-brooks-exit/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_morant-brooks.jpg&description=Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant reacted on social media to the offseason departure of Dillon Brooks to the Houston Rockets, with the move officially announced on Sunday Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has made it clear that he will miss controversial team-mate Dillon Brooks, tweeting a supportive message for the departing player after the Houston Rockets officially announced Brooks' new free agent deal. Morant, suspended 25 games for conduct detrimental to the NBA, played four seasons alongside Brooks in Memphis. On Sunday, he tweeted three emojis — a sad face, a heart and an infinity symbol — to show his love for the 27-year-old. The duo embraced villain roles as the Grizzlies rose to Western Conference relevance. Morant caused a stir last year when he said Memphis were "fine in the West" following a question about the upcoming playoffs. He has also faced discipline over multiple incidents involving guns, the latest ban keeping him out of the first few months of the upcoming campaign. Brooks often trash-talked opponents, including LeBron James, to get under their skin. As a result, opposing fans routinely greeted him with boos. "I know every single night, guys are thinking about me," said Brooks to The Athletic after signing a reported four-year, $86 million free-agent deal with Houston. "It's in their mind before the game even starts. So I'm not worried about that. It's just one thing you put down as a good accolade and try to keep replicating each and every season. But I'm happy that I made the team." Brooks takes pride in his defensive contributions, and the Rockets gave him the massive contract in hopes his strong play on that end of the court will inspire team-mates to follow his lead. "You know, it was like the same type of thing with Memphis," Brooks said of his choice to go to Houston. "A nice young core. I feel like I can make an impact there. And just give my veteran-ness and my defensive love for the game, bring that sense of professionalis){kind=link}
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant reacted on social media to the offseason departure of Dillon Brooks to the Houston Rockets, with the move officially announced on Sunday
Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has made it clear that he will miss controversial team-mate Dillon Brooks, tweeting a supportive message for the departing player after the Houston Rockets officially announced Brooks’ new free agent deal.
Morant, suspended 25 games for conduct detrimental to the NBA, played four seasons alongside Brooks in Memphis. On Sunday, he tweeted three emojis – a sad face, a heart and an infinity symbol – to show his love for the 27-year-old.
The duo embraced villain roles as the Grizzlies rose to Western Conference relevance. Morant caused a stir last year when he said Memphis were “fine in the West” following a question about the upcoming playoffs. He has also faced discipline over multiple incidents involving guns, the latest ban keeping him out of the first few months of the upcoming campaign.
Brooks often trash-talked opponents, including LeBron James, to get under their skin. As a result, opposing fans routinely greeted him with boos.