Ayo Dosunmu’s team lost in the first round of the Rising Stars challenge on Friday, and the Bulls rookie jammed his thumb. But he enjoyed the competitive atmosphere all the same.
“I know I’m a first round talent,” Dosunmu told reporters on draft night, later adding: “My friends and family know where my talent is. They know there wasn’t 37 people better than me in the draft.”
If it wasn’t already obvious, the NBA confirmed that by tabbing Dosunmu as one of 12 first-years in All-Star weekend’s Rising Stars challenge. And while Dosunmu’s team — coached by Gary Payton — was eliminated in the first round of the exhibition's newly-minted tournament format, the Bulls’ rookie belonged, posting five points, two assists and a steal.
He also jammed his right thumb on one of the game’s final plays, a nod to the competitive nature of the contest after each team hit the 40-mark on their way to the target score of 50. Jae'Sean Tate submitted the dagger — a twisting layup — to put Team Barry ahead for good, 50-48.
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