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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls 'villain' Dillon Brooks with Cancun jab in social media post
TL;DR
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playfully trolled Dillon Brooks on social media after the Thunder's sweep of the Suns. Their exchange added a fun element to an otherwise straightforward playoff series.
Key points
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Dillon Brooks on social media
- The Thunder swept the Suns in the playoffs
- The exchange was light-hearted and friendly
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The Oklahoma City Thunder's first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns was about as undramatic as expected.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company, in their quest to repeat, steamrolled through the Western Conference's No. 8 seed for a sweep, not leaving many interesting storylines behind in their dominance. But still, some friendly banter between Gilgeous-Alexander and the always-pesky Dillon Brooks added an element of fun.
Shortly after the Thunder sent the Suns home for the offseason, Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Brooks with a social media post, prompting a light-hearted back-and-forth between the two Canadian stars.
Here's a look at how Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Brooks with his "villain" comments and how the Suns forward responded.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Dillon Brooks in social media post
Q&A
What did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander say to Dillon Brooks?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a social media post that included a jab at Dillon Brooks, referring to him as a 'villain'.
How did Dillon Brooks respond to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's comments?
Dillon Brooks engaged in a light-hearted back-and-forth with Gilgeous-Alexander following the social media post.
What was the outcome of the Thunder vs. Suns playoff series?
The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in their first-round playoff matchup.
