“I just like to compete,” James told reporters when he was asked about competing with Brooks, per Bleacher Report. “He’s going to compete. I’m going to compete. We’re going to get up in each other’s face. Try not to go borderline with it. I don’t really take it there. But we’re just competing and did that almost all the way to the end of the game.”

The NBA Two-Minute Report on the Phoenix Suns' 116-114 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers was released Dec. 15. Suns fans may disagree with assessment.

PHOENIX -- Ever since the Phoenix Suns acquired Dillon Brooks this summer, he has spearheaded a huge culture shift that has led to Phoenix completely changing its identity and surpassing all preseason expectations to this point with a 14-11 record so far.

"He wants these moments. He wants these environments. We've been seeing it all season from him," Booker said. "People always say everything's too friendly in the NBA, and then Dillon comes around and now it's too much… I'd rather it be the other way. I'd rather it be too much."

Dillon Brooks has had an intense rivalry with LeBron James since 2023. Unfortunately for him, the rivalry often ends with Brooks getting ejected while his team loses.

A video on X has gone viral for diving into every physical play between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks, highlighting their trash-talking.