Dillon Brooks is known for the intensity with which he plays, but also for the feuds he’s had with other players over the years. The Canadian forward for the Phoenix Suns spoke about the grumpiest players he’s faced in the NBA, and he included Giannis AntetokounmpoAntetokounmpo.

More specifically, he looked back on the first time he faced him, noting that Antetokounmpo was yelling from the very start to draw a foul against him.

Speaking about the “Greek Freak,” Brooks said: “Last but not least, Giannis. The first time I ever faced him, the first thing he did was start yelling right from the start. He drove to the basket and yelled, ‘Hey!’ Trying to draw a foul on me early so I wouldn’t have to guard him.”

Rounding out the top five grumpiest players in the NBA—according to Brooks—are Luka Dončić, Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Dillon Brooks names the 5 biggest complainers in the NBA“The first

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one that comes to mind for me is, obviously, Luka. Luka is obviously a huge

complainer”“Steph Curry. I actually took a shot at him. I hit him right in the chest during a contest.” “Who

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