Suns' Dillon Brooks Earns First-Ever Player of the Week Honor

The 9-year veteran has been a driving force behind the Suns' success this season.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 7:55pm

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his 9-year NBA career. Brooks averaged 28.8 points per game while shooting 54.5% from 3-point range and leading the Suns to a 3-1 record during the week. This includes a 40-point performance against the Detroit Pistons.

Why it matters

Brooks' breakout season has been a key factor in the Suns' success this year, especially with star players like Devin Booker and Jalen Green missing time due to injury. His first Player of the Week award is a testament to the hard work he put in during the offseason and his emergence as a go-to scoring option for Phoenix.

The details

In the absence of Booker and Green, Brooks has stepped up his production, averaging 23.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this season - substantial increases from his career averages. Brooks credits his offseason dedication and the support of his teammates for his improved offensive game.

  • Dillon Brooks won the Western Conference Player of the Week award for the first time in his 9-year NBA career.

The players

Dillon Brooks

A 9-year veteran forward for the Phoenix Suns who has emerged as a key scoring option for the team this season.

Devin Booker

An All-Star guard for the Phoenix Suns who has missed time due to injury this season.

Jalen Green

A young star guard for the Phoenix Suns who has also missed time due to injury this season.

Jordan Ott

The head coach of the Phoenix Suns.

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What they’re saying

“My teammates were getting me the basketball. Feel like I was pretty on the whole week. Feels amazing. Just want to replicate it again.”

— Dillon Brooks, Phoenix Suns Forward (AZCentral)

What’s next

The All-Star break is coming up, and Brooks will look to continue his strong play and potentially earn his first All-Star selection.

The takeaway

Dillon Brooks' breakout season has been a bright spot for the Phoenix Suns, as he has stepped up in the absence of their star players. His first-ever Player of the Week award is a well-deserved recognition of the hard work he put in during the offseason and his emergence as a go-to scoring option for the team.