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Ryan Dunn: Why he’s the rookie ready to fill the Mikal-sized void

Your Phoenix Suns entered the 2024/25 season with a need to establish a new identity as set forth by Suns coaching savant Coach Bud. This would rest on the three-pillared supports of defensive intensity, a high octane pace, and blistering (also read: reliable) 3-point shooting,

Could a team led by mid-range studs get there—and how long would that take?

Four preseason games, it seems. And the Suns have the fanbase turning their collective heads.

Enter Ryan Dunn, a defensive standout with a fearless attitude on the perimeter—and so far, he’s more than rising to the challenge.