To a man, the Bulls organization was adamant about that throughout training camp and into the start of the regular season.
Leave it to the kid from Chicago, however, to at least try pulling off a pretty good imitation.
Former Morgan Park High School standout Ayo Dosunmu went into Thursday’s off day with somewhat pedestrian stats. In his 30-plus minutes a game, he was averaging 12.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and a 13.99 player efficiency rating.
But his sophomore season playing for his hometown team isn’t just about numbers. It’s about growth, both in the idea of becoming a two-way player, and a vocal leader.