Ever since Canada arrived in Manila to play within the remaining part of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Dillon Brooks, who has a popularity as a little bit of a basketball “villain”, had been listening to boos from the gang.
But these jeers become cheers as Brooks, who will play for the Houston Rockets within the coming NBA season, was showered with MVP chants throughout Canada’s bronze medal sport in opposition to a stacked USA squad on Sunday on the Mall of Asia Arena.
“It was my second time, they did the same thing in Jakarta. It’s just an amazing feeling to be recognized during the game,” Brooks stated within the post-game interview.
Brooks become Canada’s hero as he dropped a whopping 39-point efficiency on high of 4 rebounds, 5 assists, one steal, and two blocks to steer the Canadians to a 127-118 time beyond regulation victory in opposition to the USA for the rostrum end.
At one level, Brooks actually couldn’t miss as he ended the half with an ideal 5-of-5 capturing from the sector.
According to the 27-year-old ahead, he is used to getting the hate, stressing it solely makes him higher as an individual and as a participant.
“I appreciate it. From the beginning, everybody was throwing shots on Twitter, on Instagram, but you know, they just helped me to get better and better each and every day,” he stated.
“It motivates me to be better on the court for my teammates, for whatever team I’m playing for. It just motivates me to keep going.”
Still, Brooks, whose efficiency in opposition to the USA allowed him to interrupt the 69-year-old file for many factors in a medal-winning sport within the World Cup, stated the work continues for himself and Team Canada.
“But I never take it for granted. The work doesn’t stop here. I’m not satisfied and neither is anyone from this team.”
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
