LeBron James shrugs off recent comments from Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: 'I'm ready to play'

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LeBron James and the Lakers are preparing for a pivotal Game 3 in the first-round playoff series against the Grizzlies. But, the four-time NBA champion appears to want to let his game do the talking when he takes the court on Saturday.

One thing James seems to have zero interest in is the recent trash talk from Dillon Brooks.

"I'm not here for the bulls---," James said after practice Friday when asked about Brooks' recent comments. "I'm ready to play and that's it." James then abruptly ended his media session. 

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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023, in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

During the earlier parts of the Lakers superstar's media availability, he seemed to sidestep any Brooks-related questions.

The series is tied 1-1 after the Grizzlies defeated the Lakers in Game 2 earlier this week. After Memphis' 103-93 win, Brooks decided to speak out about his thoughts on playing against James. 

"I don't care -- he's old. You know what I mean?" Brooks said Wednesday. "I was waiting for that. I was expecting him to do that Game 4, Game 5. He wanted to say something when I got my fourth foul. He should have been saying that earlier on. But I poke bears. I don't respect no one until they come and give me 40."

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James said he was not aware of Brooks' comments until a reporter mentioned it.