Kris Dunn facts for kids
Dunn with Providence in 2016
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| No. 8 – Los Angeles Clippers | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 18, 1994 New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
| High school | New London (New London, Connecticut) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Providence (2012–2016) |
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 2016–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2017 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2017–2020 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2020–2021 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2022 | Agua Caliente Clippers |
| 2022 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2022–2023 | Capital City Go-Go |
| 2023–2024 | Utah Jazz |
| 2024–present | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kristofer Michael Dunn (born March 18, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard or shooting guard for the Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played four seasons of college basketball for the Providence Friars.
In 2016, Kris Dunn was chosen as the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. After his first year with the Timberwolves, he was traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2017. Later, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks in 2020.
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High School Basketball Journey
Kris Dunn went to New London High School in New London, Connecticut. He was known as one of the best point guards in high school basketball.
Dominating the Court
During his junior year (2010–11), Dunn had amazing stats. He averaged 26.5 points, 10 rebounds, 5 steals, and 5 assists per game. He led his team, the Whalers, to a perfect 27–0 record. They also won the Connecticut Class L State Championship.
In his senior year (2011–12), Dunn reached a big milestone by scoring his 2,000th career point. He helped New London High School reach the semifinals of the 2012 Connecticut Class LL State Championships. Kris Dunn was ranked as the #24 best high school player in the whole country. He was also the #1 player in Connecticut.
In August 2011, Dunn announced that he would attend Providence College for his college basketball career.
College Basketball Career
Kris Dunn's college career at Providence had some challenges with injuries, but he still achieved great success.
Early Years and Injuries
In June 2012, Dunn had shoulder surgery after tearing a labrum. He made his debut as a freshman in late December, playing 25 games and averaging 5.7 points per game.
In December 2013, it was announced that Dunn would need another shoulder surgery. This meant he missed most of his sophomore season, playing only four games.
Return and Major Awards
Dunn made a strong comeback in the 2014–15 season. He earned both the Big East Player of the Year and the Defensive Player of the Year awards. He averaged 15.6 points per game and led the Big East in assists and steals.
He decided to return for the 2015–16 season, aiming to graduate. He received many honors before the season started, including preseason Player of the Year.
Final College Season
On January 4, 2016, Dunn was named Big East Player of the Week. He scored 26 points in wins against St. John's and #9 ranked Butler.
He was also a finalist for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award. After his junior year, Dunn decided to enter the 2016 NBA draft. He graduated from Providence with his college degree. Experts like ESPN believed he would be a top-ten pick in the draft.
Professional NBA Career
Kris Dunn began his professional basketball journey in 2016, playing for several teams in the NBA.
Starting with the Minnesota Timberwolves (2016–2017)
On June 23, 2016, the Minnesota Timberwolves picked Dunn as the fifth overall choice in the 2016 NBA draft. He signed his first contract with the team on July 7.
In his first Summer League game, he scored 27 points. He later had to sit out due to a concussion. Dunn made his official NBA debut on October 26, scoring eight points. On November 1, he had 10 points, six assists, and five steals in his first start.
Time with the Chicago Bulls (2017–2020)
On June 22, 2017, Dunn was traded to the Chicago Bulls. He joined the team along with Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen.
His debut with the Bulls was delayed by a finger injury. On November 17, 2017, he scored a career-high 22 points. On December 26, 2017, he had 20 points and 12 assists. He also had four steals and two blocks, becoming one of only a few Bulls players to achieve such stats, joining Michael Jordan. On January 5, 2018, he scored a new career-high of 32 points.
Dunn missed the start of the 2018–19 season for the birth of his son. He later missed time due to a knee sprain. On January 4, he had 16 points and 17 assists. On March 20, he scored a season-high 26 points and had 13 assists in an overtime win.
In the 2019–20 season, Dunn was recognized for his strong defense. He received votes for the All-Defensive team.
Moving to the Atlanta Hawks (2020–2021)
On November 28, 2020, Dunn signed with the Atlanta Hawks. He played only four games for the Hawks during the 2020–21 season because of leg injuries that required surgery.
In August 2021, Dunn was traded to the Boston Celtics, and then to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies later waived him in October.
Journey Through Other Teams (2022–Present)
In January 2022, Dunn joined the Agua Caliente Clippers. In March 2022, he signed a contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. He played 14 games for them.
On November 4, 2022, Dunn was named to the roster for the Capital City Go-Go. In February 2023, he signed with the Utah Jazz, where he reunited with former teammate Lauri Markkanen. He signed a multi-year contract with the Jazz in March 2023.
On July 18, 2024, Dunn joined the Los Angeles Clippers in a trade agreement.
Personal Life
Kris Dunn became a father on October 18, 2018, when his girlfriend gave birth to their son.
Career statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | Minnesota | 78 | 7 | 17.1 | .377 | .288 | .610 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 1.0 | .5 | 3.8 |
| 2017–18 | Chicago | 52 | 43 | 29.3 | .429 | .321 | .737 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 2.0 | .5 | 13.4 |
| 2018–19 | Chicago | 46 | 44 | 30.2 | .425 | .354 | .797 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 1.5 | .5 | 11.3 |
| 2019–20 | Chicago | 51 | 32 | 24.9 | .444 | .259 | .741 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.0 | .3 | 7.3 |
| 2020–21 | Atlanta | 4 | 0 | 11.4 | .083 | .000 | .750 | 1.5 | .5 | .5 | .5 | 1.3 |
| 2021–22 | Portland | 14 | 3 | 24.0 | .431 | .091 | .944 | 3.5 | 5.6 | 1.6 | .2 | 7.6 |
| 2022–23 | Utah | 22 | 3 | 25.8 | .537 | .472 | .774 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 1.1 | .5 | 13.2 |
| 2023–24 | Utah | 66 | 32 | 18.9 | .470 | .369 | .688 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 1.0 | .4 | 5.4 |
| Career | 333 | 164 | 23.2 | .437 | .323 | .739 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 1.4 | .4 | 7.9 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2021 | Atlanta | 5 | 0 | 6.6 | .200 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .4 | .4 | 1.2 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 6.6 | .200 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .4 | .4 | 1.2 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Providence | 25 | 18 | 27.2 | .398 | .286 | .690 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 1.2 | .3 | 5.7 |
| 2013–14 | Providence | 4 | 0 | 26.5 | .316 | .000 | 1.000 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 1.8 | .3 | 3.8 |
| 2014–15 | Providence | 33 | 33 | 34.0 | .474 | .351 | .686 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 2.7 | .3 | 15.6 |
| 2015–16 | Providence | 33 | 32 | 33.0 | .448 | .372 | .695 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 2.5 | .6 | 16.4 |
| Career | 95 | 83 | 31.5 | .450 | .354 | .693 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 2.2 | .4 | 12.8 | |
See also
In Spanish: Kris Dunn para niños
