Dillon Brooks may be one of the most vilified players in the association — to the point that he has embraced the nickname “The Villain” — but make no mistake about it, he is a player who contributes to winning at every stop.

On the latest podcast episode of “The Young Man and the Three,“ Tommy Alter was joined by Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane of the Memphis Grizzlies. As part of that episode, both shared colorful stories from their time with the Grizzlies, including years with current Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks.

Brooks, who is still looking for his first NBA title, has reached the playoffs three times, with his longest postseason run coming as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies in 2022, when they lost in the Conference Semifinals.

Dillon Brooks is known for his fiery personality and history of altercations with the biggest names in the NBA throughout his eight-year career.

Houston Rockets leading scorers Alperen Şengün and Jalen Green combined for just 23 points Monday night in a road contest at the defending-champion Boston Celtics. A pair of unexpected reinforcements led Ime Udoka 's squad in a marquee 114-112 victory.

Kristaps Porzingis was whistled for a technical foul after bumping Rockets guard Dillon Brooks in the first quarter on Monday night. Ultimately, it was Brooks that got the last laugh though in a 114-112 comeback win over the Celtics at TD Garden.

Man, Dillon (Brooks) set the bar for me on how you’re supposed to work and carry yourself professionally. He’s in the gym—first one there—at 8:00 every morning. Treatment, lifting,

The Memphis Grizzlies have an enforcer in Zach Edey, and his teammates love it. Scotty Pippen Jr. said: "He's got everyone's back."

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey were among several players discussing how the Grizzlies have to adapt against playoff contenders.

Former Oregon basketball star Dillon Brooks was unstoppable Monday night, taking down defending NBA champions in a thrilling matchup and tying a Houston Rockets franchise record for 3-pointers made in a game.

With the NBA trade deadline just a week away, the Houston Rockets will have to explore what moves can help them compete for an NBA Championship this season, but are they already there?

We are over halfway through now, and our record is what it is,” Ime Udoka says of the Rockets (32-14). “It is not just a fluke or anything.”