‘The Villain’ Dillon Brooks compares himself to Kobe Bryant after DESTROYING Team USA in FIBA World Cup

Dillon Brooks emerges as "The Villain" in a storied FIBA World Cup journey.

‘The Villain’ Dillon Brooks compares himself to Kobe Bryant after DESTROYING Team USA in FIBA World Cup

Dillon Brooks and Kobe Bryant (Via IMAGO)

In the recent FIBA World Cup in the Philippines, Canadian basketball star Dillon Brooks turned heads and won hearts. Playing for the first time with Canada’s team, Brooks amazed everyone with his talent and friendly nature, even changing the minds of the Filipino fans who usually root for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Initially, the Filipino audience didn’t welcome Brooks warmly because of their support for the Lakers. But Brooks didn’t let this bother him. Instead, he interacted with the fans playfully, engaging with the audience in a light-hearted manner, which seemed to break the ice.

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As he played impressively, Brooks began to notice a change in how the fans treated him. They started to cheer for him, giving him a nickname: “The Villain”. Brooks explained this change in a conversation with the press.

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“It’s just a persona. People love it. I’ve grown to love myself. It’s like Kobe Bryant, how he had to figure it out and create a Black Mamba, becoming a different persona when he goes on the court. I guess that’s my persona. The villain.” Brooks said. “Just on the court. But I’m a loving and caring guy who loves my kids, family, and teammates. Just love the world as well.” Brooks became a star in the tournament, scoring a record 39 points against USA that helped Canada win their first-ever medal in the World Cup.

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Dillon Brooks’ journey from being booed to becoming MVP

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Dillon Brooks (image via Twitter / X)

Brooks didn’t just score big points in the tournament; he also won over the hearts of many fans. In the beginning, they booed him because of their love for the Los Angeles Lakers. But as Brooks showed his skills and friendly nature, the boos turned into cheers and chants of “MVP”. Brooks wasn’t just good at scoring; he showed he was great at defending too. In a very important match, he managed to annoy the famous player, Luka Doncic, with his tight defense. Also, he formed a great team with another star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, helping Canada make a strong run in the tournament.

Starting from a tough match against Spain, Brooks showed that he could be counted on in critical moments. He scored important points and stopped the other team from scoring, helping Canada to win. In the last few games, he scored an average of nearly 23 points a game, while demonstrating remarkable shooting accuracy from beyond the arc.

Brooks showed great skill in the FIBA World Cup, making most of his shots and helping Canada make history. His efforts have solidified his status as a national hero, making the way for a new era of Canadian basketball.

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