WATCH: Rockets' Dillon Brooks Top-Five Plays of 2023-24 Season

Dillon Brooks played a major role in helping the Houston Rockets finish with their best record in the post-James-Harden era during the 2023-24 season.

Apr 11, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) goes to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (34) during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports / Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Rockets finished the 2023-24 season with their best record in the post-James-Harden era at 41-41. Each player who stepped onto the court contributed to the Rockets' success. 

One of Houston's most vital players was Dillon Brooks, who signed with the Rockets as a free agent in July. His arrival in Houston marked the end of his six-year tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies, who traded for Brooks as a second-round pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

Brooks appeared in 72 games during the 2023-24 season and established himself as a solid foundational piece, averaging 12.7 points on 42.8 percent shooting from the field.

The Rockets recently put together a list of Brooks' top plays of the season, which featured a handful of games that highlighted his importance to the team.

DB was ALL OVER this season ‼️

Our top 5️⃣ from Dillon’s first year as a Rocket!

Which plays you adding?#Rockets pic.twitter.com/9NqU4kHA8q

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) May 20, 2024

Brooks received two votes for the NBA's All-Defensive Second Team honors, which featured Alex Caruso (Chicago Bulls), Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics), Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves), Jalen Suggs (Orlando Magic), and Derrick White (Boston Celtics).

Brooks' contributions helped the Rockets become the 10th-best defensive team in the league. A year after finishing as the league's second-worst defensive team, with a rating of 118.6, the Rockets made substantial improvements with Brooks. Houston finished the 2023-24 season ranked 10th in defense after posting a defensive rating of 112.8.

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