Like so many others before him, Ayo Dosunmu takes advantage of his last year of contract to produce the best numbers of his career. HAS Chicagohe thus established himself as one of the best substitutes of the season, with his 14.5 points, 3.5 assists and 2.7 rebounds on average (in 26 minutes). All at 52% shooting (including 45% at 3-points) and 87% on free throws.
Obviously, after an exercise weighed down by his shoulder injury, his good performances coupled with his contractual situation could encourage the leaders of the Bulls to part with it, by February 5. By sending it, for example, to a candidate for the title?
« The trade deadline is a moment that everyone in the NBA thinks about. We all know the date, but beyond that, I don’t really think about it » However, recognizes the one who has been playing in Illinois since his Draft in 2021 (as the 38th choice).
And even well before, since Ayo Dosunmu is a pure product of Chicago, where he was born, where he grew up and where he attended high school and then university.
The next few weeks will be decisive
Ideally, the soon-to-be 26-year-old says he is open – and not just a little – to the idea of returning to his city, with the franchise that drafted him and then launched him into the deep end, almost five years ago.
« Of course » he answers about his desire to stay with the Bulls. “ They gave me a chance and I know for a fact that I love being here. But you know, free agency is approaching, there is the whole business side and we understand what goes with it… Beyond that, there are guys who helped me become a better player and the staff too. I take the matches one after the other, but I obviously like Chicago. »
Valuable for his offensive contribution and his increasingly complete profile, within the second most productive bench in the league, Ayo Dosunmu has also distinguished himself in defense since the start of the season. Even if everything is not yet perfect at this level, despite obvious and notable progress.
« I think he has great abilities and great potential in this sector. » judges his trainer, Billy Donovanwho was already waiting for him in this area this summer. “ I think he can even be better, but he put in a lot of work during the offseason to improve. What I like about him is what he takes away from the experiences and things he learns throughout the season. »
| Ayo Dosunmu | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | To | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | CHI | 77 | 27:24 | 52.0 | 37.6 | 67.9 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 8.8 |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 80 | 26:14 | 49.3 | 31.2 | 80.5 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 8.6 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 76 | 29:06 | 50.1 | 40.3 | 81.0 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 12.2 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 46 | 30:18 | 49.2 | 32.8 | 78.5 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 12.3 |
| 2025-26 | CHI | 32 | 26:11 | 51.5 | 45.0 | 86.7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 14.5 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
