Cut again, 27-year-old Chris Dunn, does he still have a place in the NBA?
On that draft night 5 years ago, Dunn stepped into the NBA as the first round of the No. 5 show, at that time he was full of spirit, considered to be the future of the league's backcourt, in the NBA official organization of rookie pitches, Dunn won the "best rookie" the call is the highest, more than the champion Ben Simmons, not only that, he is also the best defense, and the first place of the best assist, winning the applause of teammates is not a skill, get the praise of the opponent, that is the real bull.
Looking back at his performance at Providden College, he does deserve such recognition, especially in the last 2 years, Dunn was selected to the Best East Side Team twice, the Best Player twice, and the Best Defensive Player twice, making him the second player in the history of the Great East Division, after Patrick Ewing, to receive this award.
Compared with the offensive and defensive style of the ball, the character in Dunn's blood that does not accept defeat is more likely to infect and conquer opponents.
Born in poverty, he has been living on the streets since he was a child, making money by fighting bulls with others, winning the battle with food, losing can only be hungry, in this environment, Dunn constantly polishes his skills, his attack is simple and efficient, the defense is as strong as the city wall, after entering the NBA, Dunn still continues this style, but unfortunately the injury always inadvertently comes to the door, the devastated knees, cannibalize Dunn's athletic ability, not to mention cashing in talent, is to play a complete season, are extravagant.
In October 2017, the left index finger was openly dislocated;
In January 2018, Dunn shattered two front teeth and suffered a concussion;
In April of the same year, due to an ankle injury, resulting in a season reimbursement;
In October of the same year, Dunn suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left leg;
In February 2020, Dunn sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right leg;
In December of the same year, Dunn underwent ankle arthroscopic surgery;
For Dunn, the past 5 years are like a reincarnation, starting from the Timberwolves, when he was not reused, averaging only 17.1 minutes of playing time per game, can get 3.8 points, the end point is last season, Dunn after returning from injury, the Hawks are not reused, averaging only 11.2 minutes per game, the score has dropped to 1.8 points, this offseason, he is more consecutively traded, from the Celtics to the Grizzlies, and then to be cut, whether the new season can continue to play in the NBA, is still unknown.
As for the middle process, it is all the blood and tears of Dunn's struggle, it can be seen that when he remains healthy, he still has the starting strength, although he has not adapted to the basket distance of the NBA, but in the organization and defense, Dunn has already reached the first-class level, such as the organization, he has 2 seasons of assist rate, more than 30%, 17-18 season is 33.3%, high in the league 11th, than Lowry, Lillard, Irving these all-stars are higher;
Looking at the defense, in a healthy state, Dunn has the strength to be selected for the defensive lineup, taking the 19-20 season as an example:
In a single defense state, Dunn can limit the opponent's scoring efficiency per game to only 0.67 points, ahead of the league's 89% players;
In a defensive state, Dunn can limit the opponent's scoring efficiency per round to only 0.71 points, which is also 89% ahead of the league's players;
True defensive plus-minus +2.62, the highest among players in the same position;
If it is not frequent injuries, Dunn should be a qualified starter No. 1 position, or a championship puzzle, at least not inferior to the current Caruso, the annual salary should not be a problem, but now, his injury hidden danger is too serious, especially after arthroscopic surgery, whether Dunn can return to his previous state is unknown.