jeremy cluff, arizona republic
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The early reviews are in for the Phoenix Suns' first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
And they are favorable.
Social media reacted very positively overall to the Suns' selection of Virginia wing Ryan Dunn with the No. 28 pick in the first round on Wednesday night, with many people raving about his defensive presence and potential to immediately help Phoenix in the 2024-25 season.
The Suns traded the No. 22 pick in the draft to the Denver Nuggets for the No. 28 pick, also picking up a second-round pick in Thursday's second round and a couple of future second rounders in the process.
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— Jeremy Cluff (@Jeremy_Cluff) June 27, 2024
How social media reacted to the Suns' pick of Ryan Dunn:
Ryan Dunn to the Suns is perfect.
Potentially an all-world defender. On offense he can screen, catch lobs, cut. This works surrounded by all Phoenix's shooters. He's going to be good, and if the shot develops he has major upside. pic.twitter.com/Hn9l49RAkL
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 27, 2024
"Ryan Dunn is the best overall defender in this NBA Draft." Jay Bilas.
Phoenix Suns getting the Virginia wing in a draft day trade with the Denver Nuggets.
Thoughts? #Suns #Nuggets #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/T62tHt3jRe
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) June 27, 2024
Ryan Dunn needs some work on O, but he has the potential to be the type of player every team covets:
The ultimate wing stopper.pic.twitter.com/mLzGDWPYgI
— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) June 27, 2024
The Suns moved back six spots and still secured their top target at No. 28 overall: Ryan Dunn.
Phoenix adds the best wing defender in the draft class who is poised to make an immediate impact. pic.twitter.com/nSkBwpC6RM
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 27, 2024
Next season, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will not be tasked with defending the opposing team’s best player.
There’s no question who is drawing the toughest assignment. It’s their new point of attack defender, Ryan Dunn. https://t.co/kCeUmN3g85
— Inside the Sun (@_insidethesun) June 27, 2024
The Suns don't need another scorer or shooter.
They need a dog. They need someone to do all the dirty work without the ball in their hands.That is who Ryan Dunn is.
— Zona (@AZSportsZone) June 27, 2024
Ryan Dunn:
6’7” with a 7’1” wingspan.
Averaged 9 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 3 blocks per 36 in college.
Had 5 games last year with 5+ blocks including a game with 7 blocks.
Insane athlete.
I love this pick. A grade from me.
— LEEZUS (@AndrewLeezus) June 27, 2024
The Newest Phoenix Suns, Ryan Dunn.
Maybe the best defender in the draft class.
— 🌵 Mr. Az (@MrAzSports) June 27, 2024
As much as Ryan Dunn needs to develop a jumpshot, he can still be impactful on the offensive end.
He can score at the rim — whether it be off a cut, off the dribble, on a putback, or in transition.
That’s the type of piece that will thrive next to Booker, Beal, and Durant.
— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) June 27, 2024
When you looked at the Suns’ roster needs, a big, defensive wing was at the top of the board.
Ryan Dunn was the perfect prospect in this draft to fill that need. As a defender, it doesn’t get better than him. pic.twitter.com/vBBToMAU5P
— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) June 27, 2024
“He’s the best wing defender I’ve evaluated in a long time,” 👀
- @Sam_Vecenie on Ryan Dunn
(🎥 @DraftExpress )
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 18, 2024
Ryan Dunn is one of my favorite players in this draft class. No offense, no shooting at all, but he’ll defend everyone everywhere
— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) June 27, 2024
Ryan Dunn adds instant youth, size, defense and athleticism to the Suns rotation.
The jumper has a *long* ways to go, but he can play right away by providing elite defense on the wing. Something the Suns lack.
— Zona (@AZSportsZone) June 27, 2024
Ryan Dunn has nice athleticism/length,knows his strengths, takes pride in getting stops,makes u earn yours and defends the entire possession .Whether he's getting into you,hedging over screens,giving help, playing the passing lanes or some rim protection.Also, good slasher/cutter
— Ross Kreines (@rosskre) June 27, 2024
The Phoenix Suns using the swapped Denver pick to go get Ryan Dunn, one of the most versatile defenders in the entire NBA Draft. His ability to protect the rim, play passing lanes, and swallow up drivers is unique at his size with his overall level of productivity. If the Suns…
— Nathan Grubel (@DraftDeeper) June 27, 2024
Let's be clear - there are no guarantees in the NBA Draft, especially in the high 20's.
Right now everyone has the rose-colored glasses on (myself included) when envisioning prospects on their team.
Ryan Dunn is going to be an elite defender. Anything else is icing on the cake.
— Zona (@AZSportsZone) June 27, 2024
If Ryan Dunn develops even the semblance of a jumpshot…
He is the steal of this draft.
— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) June 27, 2024
What do you think of the Suns' selection of Ryan Dunn in the 2024 NBA Draft?
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix Suns Ryan Dunn NBA Draft 2024 reaction: Rave reviews for pick
