Jalen Green asked Dillon Brooks about the historic 7-team trade as the Houston Rockets dealt them to Phoenix Suns in acquiring Kevin Durant. "I love the trade. It gives me and Jalen an opportunity." Green's response: "Motivation." Clears throat. "Motivation." #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/trXaiL9RWd

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