OKLAHOMA CITY – Dillon Brooks has never been afraid to make himself the center of attention. But even he probably could not have planned what happened in the fourth quarter of the Phoenix Suns’ matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While battling for a rebound, Brooks got his hands on the basketball and, amid the chaos, pushed it back toward the floor. Instead of simply bouncing away, the ball took an almost unbelievable path: It bounced off the court and somehow found its way directly into the basket.
Oct 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) goes up for a basket between Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dillon Brooks has crazy circus shot against Thunder:
Yes, that actually happened. The play immediately sent NBA fans into disbelief because this is not a normal basketball sequence. Players practice thousands of shots throughout their careers, but nobody is intentionally practicing a rebound that turns into a bounce off the floor and into the hoop. It looked less like an NBA game and more like something out of a Harlem Globetrotters exhibition.
Oct 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix forward Dillon Brooks (3) drives to the basket as Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
That is what makes Brooks’ shot so memorable. Basketball is built around repeatable skills with shooting mechanics, passing angles, defensive positioning, and rebounding technique. But every once in a while, the sport produces a moment that completely ignores the script. Brooks’ circus shot was one of those moments. For Suns fans, the entertainment value is obvious. Phoenix has stars capable of creating spectacular highlights, but Brooks provides something different. His physicality, personality, and unpredictability already make him one of the team’s most recognizable players. Now he has another ridiculous highlight attached to his name. A normal basket disappears into the box score. A shot like Brooks’ becomes something fans talk about long after the final buzzer.
Oct 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix guard Jalen Green (4) dunks in front of Thunder guard Josh Dix (21) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images