May 23, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) shoots the ball over Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
After a pretty quiet first two seasons in the NBA, Dillon Brooks turned the corner in Year 3. Despite it being a pandemic-affected season, the former Oregon Ducks looked like a budding star, starting all 73 games he appeared in, averaging a career-best 16.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.
As one of the most improved players in the league, he was a nice surprise for a young team looking to make that jump to the playoffs after years of mediocrity.