Chicago Bulls: Dosunmu astounds in 2021 NBA Summer League
Skeptical? Got it. Significance? In place. Sufficiency? To a tee. Sustainability? In the works. The Chicago Bulls picked up an electrifying soaring eagle in University of Illinois point guard Ayo Dosunmu.
This All-American has earned practically every accolade in the book, and that consistency will carry on; no doubt about it. He can find quick and rapid ways to maneuver, break down, and get by a brick wall in terms of his sheer, endless, and upscale productivity on a stat sheet.
This talented product is off the charts and will ignite this Bulls franchise in just a short amount of time this 2021-2022 season. These Illini basketball fans will not have to travel very far to check out their former local floor general. The Bulls got a catchy one in this young man, who is a homegrown native of Chicago and will continue to boost and elevate the popularity of basketball in the Windy City.
The 2021 NBA Summer League was quite the hit and brought a lot of energy and ambition back to our action-packed basketball fanbase. The Bulls played decently and ended up with a 2-3 record. Dosunmu made his five-game debut with the Bulls a presentable one that has surely opened the eyes and brought attention to head coach Billy Donovan and the entire organization.
Chicago Bulls see some promise from rookie Ayo Dosunmu in Summer League
Let’s head over now and see how Dosunmu plays the game, what he does on the court, and how his natural IQ takes him around the clouds and to the sun in an instant.
Name: Ayo Dosunmu
Draft Selection: No. 38
Team: Chicago Bulls
College: University of Illinois
Position: Point Guard, Shooting Guard
Height: 6-foot-5
2021 NBA Summer League Angle:
There are no ifs, ands, or buts that this guy is ready to take on the NBA with ultimate respect on all levels. Coming from the Big Ten, he has made himself a powerhouse against the nation’s elite proving his worth as a true scoring point guard. His all-around versatility and impact to make plays with incredible identification skills make him a true glory.
2021 NBA Summer League Analysis:
Calm, cool, and collected facilitator. NBA-ready from an athletic and talent standpoint. Could lead this Bulls team now to a playoff berth. This kind of basketball IQ can take this Bulls team to a whole new level. He’s very agile and laterally gifted. And he’s got a pure shooting stroke on the three and mid-range jumper, slick handle with the ability to finish at the rim with both hands, and has good size at 6-foot-5.
Dosunmu’s Summer League Statistics (Through 5 Games):
Points: 12.6
Rebounds: 4.4
Assists: 1.6
Steals: 1.2
Minutes: 26.1
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The Bulls got good production out of Dosunmu during Summer League. And next up for Dosunmu and the Bulls following the end of the Summer League slate in Las Vegas is the start of Training Camp, on Sep. 28. Then, the Bulls are set to open up the preseason slate on Oct. 5 at home at the United Center against the divisional foe Cleveland Cavaliers.