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Steve Kerr is not happy with Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks.
On Tuesday night, Brooks was ejected after he fouled Gary Payton II hard at the basket while trying to prevent an easy layup which left Payton with an elbow injury.
Dillon Brooks was ejected for this flagrant 2 on Gary Payton.
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 4, 2022
Fractured left elbow for Gary Payton II. MRI tomorrow to better understand how severe. But just a major blow for the Warriors.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 4, 2022
During an in-game interview, Kerr called Brooks’ play “dirty.”
Steve Kerr: "That wasn't physical, it was dirty" pic.twitter.com/OfQUop1aC6
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) May 4, 2022
After the game, Kerry doubled down on his criticism of Brooks and said the Grizzlies star “broke the code.”
Steve Kerr: “Dillon Brooks broke the code.”
Here is Kerr’s full soundbite on the foul that injured Gary Payton II pic.twitter.com/QALedINMYo
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 4, 2022
The line is pretty clear. You don’t hit a guy when he’s in midair, club him and break his elbow. That’s where the line is.” Dillon Brooks broke the code. He broke the code. That’s how I see it.”