Phoenix Suns rookie forward Ryan Dunn has been selected as a Rising Stars injury replacement for Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain, who is out for the season with a torn meniscus. Dunn originally was not chosen for the All-Star event for first- and second-year players,

Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn wasn’t chosen for the Feb. 14 Rising Stars at Chase Center during NBA All-Star weekend in San Francisco. The first-round pick out of Virginia is averaging 7.3 points and 3.5 rebounds in 40 games. The 6-foot-8 Dunn has started 24 games as he replaced Beal in the starting lineup.

Suns rookie Ryan Dunn was named as a replacement player in the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.

Suns rookie Ryan Dunn is using his snub from the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend as motivation to improve his overall skill set.