Dillon Brooks was seen at Crypto.com Arena during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, where LeBron James may have played his last game. The Lakers faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in this crucial matchup.
Key points
Dillon Brooks attended the Lakers vs. Thunder playoff game
LeBron James may have played his last game
The game was part of the Western Conference semifinals
It took place at Crypto.com Arena
Amazon Prime captured Brooks during the game
Mentioned in this story
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There he was.
With a wide smile and jewelry in his mouth, around his neck and on his wrist, Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks sat baseline at Crypto.com Arena watching the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder battle in Game 4 of their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals series.
Amazon Prime captured him on camera during the first half on Monday, May 11, as LeBron James was shooting free throws.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes around Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) during Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Oklahoma City won 120-107.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks yells out to the referees as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 4 of their playoff series at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 27, 2026.
Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the first half during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Q&A
Did LeBron James play his last game in the playoffs?
LeBron James may have played his last game during the recent playoff match against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What was Dillon Brooks doing at the Lakers game?
Dillon Brooks was sitting baseline at Crypto.com Arena watching the Lakers play against the Thunder.
What teams were playing in the game Dillon Brooks attended?
The game featured the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.
When did the Lakers vs. Thunder game take place?
The game took place on May 11 during the NBA playoffs.
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Phoenix Suns forward (3) Dillon Brooks reacts after being called for a foul against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 4 of their playoff series at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 27, 2026.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) walks off the floor after their 131-122 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder closing out the playoff series at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 27, 2026.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) plays for the rebound against Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, on April 10, 2026.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) is introduced before their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center on Nov. 10, 2025.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (left) watches the action against the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center on Feb. 26, 2026, in Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) slam-dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct. 22, 2025, in Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Jan. 7, 2026, in Memphis.
Phoenix Suns assistant coach DeMarre Carroll (left) and forward Dillon Brooks (3) prepare for the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Oct. 27, 2025.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts after scoring against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center in Miami, on Jan. 13, 2026.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) battle for a loose ball in the first half at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, on Oct. 24, 2025.
Brooklyn Nets' Zeng Fanbo, Phoenix Suns' Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker react at Venetian Arena in Macau, China, on Oct. 10, 2025.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Nov. 29, 2025.
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon Brooks (3) looks to pass the ball back inbounds against New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) during the first half at Smoothie King Center on Dec 27, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1), forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Jalen Green (4) pose for portrait during Media Day at PHX Arena on Sept. 24, 2025.
Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) complains to an official during a game against the Pistons at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2026.
Phoenix Suns teammates Devin Booker, left, and Dillon Brooks chat on the sidelines during their game against the Miami Heat at Mortgage Matchup Center on Jan. 25, 2026.
Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a three-point shot against the New York Knicks during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on Jan. 9, 2026 in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes around Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) during Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Oklahoma City won 120-107.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes around Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) during Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Oklahoma City won 120-107.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks yells out to the referees as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 4 of their playoff series at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 27, 2026.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the first half during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward (3) Dillon Brooks reacts after being called for a foul against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 4 of their playoff series at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 27, 2026.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) walks off the floor after their 131-122 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder closing out the playoff series at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 27, 2026.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) plays for the rebound against Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, on April 10, 2026.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) is introduced before their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center on Nov. 10, 2025.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (left) watches the action against the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center on Feb. 26, 2026, in Phoenix.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) slam-dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct. 22, 2025, in Phoenix.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Jan. 7, 2026, in Memphis.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns assistant coach DeMarre Carroll (left) and forward Dillon Brooks (3) prepare for the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Oct. 27, 2025.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts after scoring against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center in Miami, on Jan. 13, 2026.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) battle for a loose ball in the first half at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, on Oct. 24, 2025.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Brooklyn Nets' Zeng Fanbo, Phoenix Suns' Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker react at Venetian Arena in Macau, China, on Oct. 10, 2025.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Nov. 29, 2025.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon Brooks (3) looks to pass the ball back inbounds against New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) during the first half at Smoothie King Center on Dec 27, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1), forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Jalen Green (4) pose for portrait during Media Day at PHX Arena on Sept. 24, 2025.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Suns guard Dillon Brooks (3) complains to an official during a game against the Pistons at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2026.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Phoenix Suns teammates Devin Booker, left, and Dillon Brooks chat on the sidelines during their game against the Miami Heat at Mortgage Matchup Center on Jan. 25, 2026.
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Dillon Brooks, polarizing Phoenix Suns star, in photos
Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a three-point shot against the New York Knicks during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on Jan. 9, 2026 in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107.
“Did he just spot a villain (play-by-play commentator) Kevin Harlan,” said Prime NBA analyst Candace Parker early in the first quarter. “Was that Dillon Brooks underneath the basket?”
That it was.
“All I could see was ice (jewelry),” Prime NBA analyst Dwyane Wade said.
The Lakers were swept by the defending NBA champions after losing Game 4 Monday, 115-110. James finished with 24 points in defeat.
Brooks and James have a long history, with one of the more memorable moments coming in the 2023 playoffs. When Brooks was with the Memphis Grizzlies, he uttered “I poke bears” in a postgame interview after a Game 2 win over the Lakers, who eventually won the series.
After Monday's game, the 41-year-old James addressed the idea of retirement as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and four-time NBA champion, completing his 23rd NBA season.
“With my future, I don’t know,” James said in his postgame interview. “Still fresh from losing. I don’t know. I don’t know what the future holds for me as it stands right now (Monday night).”
LeBron James looks on during Game 4 of the NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026.
LeBron James looks on during Game 4 of the NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026.
James plans to talk to his family before making a decision, as he’s an unrestricted free agent. He and his son, Bronny James, have been Lakers teammates the last two years.
How crazy would it be that Brooks was in attendance for the final game of James’ career if James does retire?
The top-seeded Thunder swept the Suns in the first round and took out the fourth-seeded Lakers in the same fashion.
The Spurs and T-Wolves are tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 May 12 in San Antonio.
Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin.
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