Dunn showed slight improvement in some areas this season; his three-point percentage ticked up from 31.0% to 33.1%, and he averaged more rebounds and assists than last season, too. However, the concerns remain about his shooting. He has yet to shoot over 50% from the free-throw line in his career, and while improving his three-point percentage from his rookie season, Dunn still looks hesitant and uncomfortable shooting wide-open threes. He only made 12 total threes above the break this year.<\/p>\n
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His strengths as a cutter and mover on offense do not outweigh his inconsistencies. So, until Dunn can become a reliable shooter, teams will opt to leave him open or foul him at the rim without any concerns because of his limitations.<\/p>\n
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Defensively, Dunn still gets whistled for fouls, making it hard for him to stay on the court against the league\u2019s best players, and his energy and hustle did not match those of others around him. What we were hoping to get from Dunn this season was what Jordan Goodwin actually provided, and now the Suns have to decide if Dunn is worth building around moving forward.<\/p>\n
What It Means<\/p>\n
Dunn\u2019s overall lack of development has him on the outs of the rotation heading into next season. He will not fetch much in return as a trade piece in any deal the Suns could pull off this summer, and his offensive limitations do not align well with the current roster, which relies heavily on spacing and three-point shooting.<\/p>\n
Dunn is one of the most intriguing pieces on the Suns\u2019 roster, as one of the few first-round draft picks of the decade. If Dunn can elevate his shooting and defensive impact, then the Suns could look to sign him to a team-friendly extension next season. If he continues to bounce in and out of the rotation, the Suns could move on after this season or next, when he has a team option for the fourth and final year of his contract.<\/p>\n
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Dunn has a lot of pressure to take a big leap in his third season. Right now, he is fifth in the pecking order of the Suns\u2019 young players who need development. Jalen Green<\/a>, Khaman Maluach<\/a>, Rasheer Fleming, and Oso Ighodaro<\/a> are all ahead of Dunn in priority because of their untapped potential. Last offseason, Ryan Dunn was a core piece to the Suns\u2019 future; this offseason, he has become almost an afterthought.<\/p>\n Defining Moment<\/p>\n