Dillon Brooks leads Canada to historic bronze with 39 points

Dillon Brooks led Canada to its first-ever bronze medal in the FIBA World Cup with a 39-point performance against Team USA on Sunday, September 10.

Brooks embraced his 'villain' persona, using criticism and jeers from fans as motivation.

Despite initial booing, Brooks received MVP chants during the game for his outstanding play.

He emphasized that the villain role is just a persona and thanked those who criticized him, saying it motivated him to improve.

Brooks made seven out of eight three-point shots in Canada's 127-118 overtime victory at the Mall of Asia Arena.