It’s widely known in NBA circles that Dillon Brooks is among the most petty and contentious players in today’s game.

Known for cheap shots, trash-talking and overachieving everywhere he goes, the NBA’s most-hated villain cherishes his role in the league.

But what he did Monday night was a new one.

The embattled history between Lakers star LeBron James and the NBA’s most-hated villain Dillon Brooks is well documented, culminating in Brooks sitting courtside during Monday’s Game 4 loss for the Lakers. Getty Images

Not only did Brooks attend Game 4 of the Lakers-Thunder series, he sat courtside and made sure he had a great view of his longtime rival: Lakers star LeBron James .

As James was shooting free throws midway through the first quarter, cameras caught Brooks sitting underneath the basket and arrogantly chuckling.…