Second-year point guard Kris Dunn is in a much better situation this season with his new team, the Chicago Bulls; a team that intends to rebuild through young pieces from the ground up.
Dunn was drafted fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves out of Providence, highly-touted as one of the best prospects in the draft, but he was ultimately unable to reach the lofty expectations set for him as a talented rookie.
“I was in a terrible situation last year where I didn’t get to play a lot of minutes,” Dunn told Sam Smith of Bulls.com. “So coming in this year, knowing I will have those minutes under my belt, it really doesn’t matter to me. It’s been going well. I think the coaching staff is doing a good job with me, letting me know when I’m trying to do too much, but also letting me know when I do good, keeping my confidence high. Going out here today, just play my game. Don’t try and do too much. Try and get everybody involved first and then look to attack.”
Dunn and Jerian Grant are the two likely to battle for the keys to the starting point guard spot, but the former isn't worried about who gets the nod, but is rather thankful that he's come into an opportunity where he'll receive ample minutes regardless of the outcome.
“Both good point guards, both want to take on that leadership,” said Dunn. “I think it’s good for us. We’re not really out here trying to battle each other. We’re trying to provide for our team and get the most wins we can here, and today I think we’re both going to try and go out there and play our games.’’
The 6-foot-4 point man struggled mightily with his shot, making only 37.7 percent of his attempts from the field and 28.8 percent from beyond the arc. His numbers didn't get any better from the line, shooting a feeble 61 percent from the free-throw line.
Dunn averaged 3.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game during his rookie season, garnering only 17 minutes per game.
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