Brooks Roasts NBA Top 50 Stars: LeBron, Embiid, and More

Suns' Dillon Brooks gives no-holds-barred opinions on league's elite players

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Phoenix Suns veteran Dillon Brooks didn't hold back when sharing his thoughts on the NBA's Top 50 players, roasting superstars like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Cooper Flagg. Brooks made it clear he believes no one is having a better season than him, calling some players "soft," "injury-prone," or "overly whiny," while praising others like Michael Porter Jr. and Desmond Bane.

Why it matters

Brooks' unfiltered critiques of some of the league's biggest names are sure to spark debate, as the Suns wing confidently asserts his own standing among the NBA's elite. His comments highlight the competitive nature of professional sports and the strong opinions players can have about their peers.

The details

In an episode of the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast, Brooks dismissed Joel Embiid due to his injury history, saying "No, he's too hurt you can probably go to sleep for a straight week and he's probably hurt again." He also called out Julius Randle as "one of the biggest complainers" and said Paolo Banchero is having a "down year" compared to expectations. Brooks reserved praise for players like Michael Porter Jr. and Desmond Bane, while taking shots at others like Josh Giddey, Rudy Gobert, and Scottie Barnes.

  • Brooks made the comments in a recent episode of the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast.

The players

Dillon Brooks

A veteran wing player for the Phoenix Suns who is having the best scoring season of his career, averaging 20.9 points per game.

LeBron James

One of the NBA's all-time great players, currently in his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Joel Embiid

A superstar center for the Philadelphia 76ers who has dealt with injury issues throughout his career.

Cooper Flagg

A highly touted high school basketball prospect who Brooks believes is not having a better season than him.

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What they’re saying

“No, he's too hurt you can probably go to sleep for a straight week and he's probably hurt again.”

— Dillon Brooks, Phoenix Suns Player (Million Dollaz Worth of Game)

“I rate him... not a better year than me because if I was with the Mavs would be in the playoff hunt.”

— Dillon Brooks, Phoenix Suns Player (Million Dollaz Worth of Game)

What’s next

Brooks' comments are sure to generate strong reactions from players, fans, and media alike. It remains to be seen if any of the players he criticized will respond publicly.

The takeaway

Dillon Brooks' unfiltered critiques of some of the NBA's biggest stars showcase his confidence in his own play this season. While his opinions may be controversial, they highlight the competitive nature of professional sports and the strong views players can have about their peers.