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Phoenix Suns’ Dillon Brooks Suffers Facial Injury in Practice

Phoenix, AZ – Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is sporting six stitches above his eye after taking an elbow to the face during Friday’s practice, he revealed to reporters Saturday. Brooks declined to name the teammate involved in the collision.

Head Coach Jordan Ott described the incident as a “freak play” that occurred during the latter part of practice. “He was defending a little too close and he got clipped,” Ott explained, indicating the injury happened along Brooks’ eyebrow. Ott’s comments were preceeded by Brooks’ request to highlight the team’s intensity on the defensive end.

Brooks, acquired in the Kevin Durant trade with the Houston Rockets, has quickly established himself as a key player for the Suns, bringing a noted edge and competitiveness to the team, according to General Manager Brian Gregory. Known for his physical play, Brooks tallied the second-most technical fouls in the NBA last season.

Despite the injury, the Suns are hoping Brooks will be ready for their season opener against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. With starting guard Jalen Green sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Brooks’ presence becomes even more vital for Phoenix as they kick off their season.

In related news, Brooks has already embraced his reputation as a “villain” on the court, even identifying Collin Gillespie as a potential “villain Jr.” on the team. Gillespie had previously commented on Brooks’ perceived difference between his on-court and off-court personas.

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