When the Phoenix Suns pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade to send future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, among the pieces they got in return was hard-nosed guard Dillon Brooks.
Brooks — AKA “The Villain” — brings with him one of the standout nicknames in the sport. He now joins a noteworthy list of Suns players with unique monikers.
Brooks can be (lovingly) described as a pest. The type of NBA player fans love to hate when he’s suiting up for an opponent, but one who endears himself to the fan bases he plays for through sheer grit and effort.