The Suns Tricked the Entire NBA

Ryan Dunn has been a major surprise for the Phoenix so far this season. With the 28th overall pick looking like a flamethrower on top of elite defense, is Ryan Dunn the biggest steal of the 2024 NBA Draft class?

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[Unlimited-D-Works]

People saying bron had one of his worst games. And I’m like “yah, because Bron didn’t know he was in the DUNN-GEON”.

[nathanchurch]

Coming here after the win against the Clips Halloween night and in the 4th Dunn attempted two big threes to put the game on lock. Now he missed those, the important part is A-He didn't shy away from the moment and B-The suns trusted him to make em. Dunn was an absolute steal for us given our extremely slim ability to make move given our cap and assets. These boys are looking good. Of course it all means jack if we can't contend in the post season. GO SUNS!!!

[behindthearcyt]

I also made a video about Ryan Dunn over a week ago and im glad another creator in this space is giving him some praise. How rapidly Ryan has developed his 3 point shoot was not something I saw coming heading into this season. Thought it would take maybe two years in order for him to shoot him as well he’s shooting from three right now. If he becomes a good three point shooter off the catch Ryan will be a high level role player on a non expensive contract which is what the Suns exactly needed to get.

[DrSavageBeats]

Let’s not even mention the crazy start of the schedule because we played clippers twice the lakers twice and the mavs. Those are legit teams and good experience for him.

[style.exe.]

huge steal for the suns, they dont have many draft picks to make so they need to really hit on the ones they have also im sure the nuggets wish they kept him lol, another potential capable shooter that they desperately need (provided his shooting keeps up)

[dizz]

Love how this channels always puts me on to high impact players I should pay attention to keep up the great content

[PrettyVicious]

They were missing a player that fits his description. When the suns had Mikal Bridges, he brought this type of archetype to the floor. Since Mikal and Cam left they have been trying to fill their spots with various role players but that was some of the most team chemistry ball the team has had in recent seasons. Dunn fits right in to this group

[JoshManucow-vhrk]

I know him I swear, his brother is in the mlb and his mom works for my mom, I used to drive back home with him and his brother and mom after my mom finished work

[crashlight]

Dunn's activity and tenacity is just insane, I was at the Mavs game and remember seeing he had five fouls, but he sure never played like he was in foul trouble. Sometimes it'll hurt you, but I think generally it's a good thing

[shorewall]

This reminds me of the Mavs getting Lively with the 10th pick that they tanked for. A rookie that came in and immediately contributed to a playoffs run.

[birdyrabbit]

it is a small sample size, but if you've watched the games it doesn't seem like a fluke. he might not stay at 45% but he's been super engaged and fearless on the offensive end and surprisingly is pretty consistently in the right spots. their other rookie, oso ighodaro, has a lot of potential too.

[GreedyGlo]

You can tell he has the intangibles he won’t “just” be a “3&D”

[harveylin]

It is not a trick, it is Kevin "Not a leader" Durant's trick on the entire league making them thinking he's not a leader and will not mentor young players.

[christian.]

The IQ he has for being young is definitely underrated. That switch off the screen and tracking the lob from Luka nobody does that as a rookie defender 💪🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[themushroomman]

He is definitely the best rookie I seen so far this season and honestly I’m not sure what his ceiling is cause before I just seen him as a defensive guy with some close range offensive ability. Now I’m thinking if he’s this good as a rookie, we might have something here.

[urbaindelva]

Ngl, I did not think that Dunn would even be in the Suns' rotation when he got drafted. You don't usually see rookies being getting PT on teams that are trying to contend. The fact that he was put into their rotation immediately and has managed to stand out pretty quickly speaks to how good he is. He is the replacement for Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson that they needed. Playing alongside (super)stars like Durant, Booker, Beal and having to defend the likes of LeBron and Luka early on has been a good test for him, and he has stepped up to the challenge. I'm looking forward to seeing his development; he's in the best situation to do that with the number of vets on his team and the organization having faith in him.

Also, he is from my hometown, so I'm supporting the dude.

[HoopsAficionado]

This is a small sample size for Dunn but I hope he keeps it up being a decent shooter. Also, Phoenix could use a good Center who can protect the rim.

[Momosrevenge]

very underrated pick, glad to see a video on him

[rishisahadeo]

Shead and Mogbo video next? They’ve arguably been the best rookies this year as second round picks

[timl]

The Suns seemingly had zero options outside of that one lower 1st round pick...only minimum deals in free agency and huge limitations on their trade prospects, being so far into the luxury tax. The ONE guy who fit their most desperate need (a big wing defender to replace the traded away Bridges and Cam) was there at the bottom of the first round. Their other need, a starter caliber true point guard, luckily was signed for the minimum. And BOOM, they're contenders again! I certainly didn't expect them to get so lucky.