Did Dillon Brooks' Hit on LeBron James Cross the Line?

Dillon Brooks has been known for walking the line between hard fouls and dirty hits during his career in the NBA. However, his recent hit on LeBron James during Game 3 of the playoffs has raised questions about whether he has gone too far. Brooks received a flagrant 2 and was ejected after swiping at the ball but instead making contact with James' groin area. This comes after a post-game comment in which Brooks stated, "I poke bears. I don't respect no one until they come and give me 40". Brooks has also been involved in other controversial incidents during his career, including body-checking Gary Payton II mid-air and hitting Donovan Mitchell between the legs for no apparent reason. Despite this, he remains a key player for the Memphis Grizzlies and is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. Teams around the league are monitoring his situation, but the Grizzlies see him as a long-term piece. As for his next contract, teams will likely be willing to pay around $13-$15 million a year for his services. The question remains: will Brooks continue to walk the line, or will he finally cross it?

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