MEMPHIS – Dillon Brooks spent the offseason continuing to transform his body to the point where he arrived at the Grizzlies’ training camp impressively svelte.
But he’s no longer stealth.
There’s absolutely no sneaking up on anyone in the league this season for the second-year swingman who transitioned from being the No. 45 overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft to becoming the only rookie to play all 82 regular-season games last season.
If Brooks’ initial run through the NBA was about gaining exposure, then Year 2 is about expectation. Arguably the biggest steal in last year’s draft, especially among second-round picks, Brooks opens camp on Tuesday aiming to build on last year’s promise by reclaiming a prominent rotation role.