What did Dillon Brooks troll Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with?
Brooks trolls Shai with a board-game concept
Dillon Brooks turned to a playful (and provocative) theme to poke fun at Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After recruiting Brooks as part of Underdog Sports’ Thursday programming, the segment centered on Brooks teasing a Shai-themed board game—framed as a way to “troll” the Thunder standout.
Why it matters
This comes during the Western Conference Finals, a time when rivalries are already heightened and every extra storyline can carry through to how players and fans frame matchups. Brooks’ choice of a board game—as opposed to a straight trash-talk line—adds a cultural/entertainment angle to the competitiveness of the series.
Even if the stunt itself doesn’t change tactics on the court, it can influence the surrounding narrative: who controls momentum, how emotions are handled, and how each star’s presence is marketed during high-stakes games.
What to watch next
- Whether Thunder players respond directly or ignore it
- If the trolling style ramps up further into additional media moments
- How both teams manage intensity when the on-court matchup becomes even more physical
As long as the series remains tight, off-court gestures like this are likely to keep getting amplified—especially when they’re tied to a recognizable, high-impact player like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.