“ Never in my life have I waxed the bench like this. I wish my name was called all the time », displayed Dalen Terry last January. Since this declaration, the rear of the Bulls has seen his playing time go up. In February, he made seven appearances for an average playing time of 10 minutes.
Never has the rookie – 34 appearances in total for an average of 5 minutes – played so much as at this time of year. It will be understood that the back, in competition with a package of players in his position (Alex Caruso, Coby White…), did not find his place within Billy Donovan’s rotation.
So that a few days before the end of the regular season, the 18th choice of the last Draft is already thinking about what’s next. ” I just want the chance to do whatever it takes to be on the pitch next year. So, in terms of my development, what does everyone want to see from me, and what are the expectations I have of myself? I know I want to come back being a different player », announces the 20-year-old player.
Work the shot
“Different” especially in terms of shooting success, one of the aspects on which he must work. The former player from Arizona, where he shot at 35% success behind the arc during his two university seasons, has hardly relied on this weapon this year (6/20 in total, or 30% ).
” Shooting has always been where people want me to improve, and I feel like I’ve made progress. If I continue to make this progress, I feel like it will be ticking one more box that people thought I couldn’t tick. I have to keep improving this summer and show why I should be on the pitch “, Continues the rear, announced as a potential “3 & D” during his Draft.
He claims to have always been comfortable with his shooting mechanics. “ I had periods when I shot really, really well, and others when I shot badly. It’s more about finding a way to stay consistent and convert 40% of the time “, Aims Dalen Terry, who could seek advice from his teammate Lonzo Ball, who went from 30% success from afar as a rookie to 42% last year.
“ I don’t think I’m the perfect player or anything. I feel like I have progressed in many areas. But, over time, I have to play and repeat things, just to see some more “Wishes the player, aware that his expected progress in attack, in addition to his defensive investment seen during the season, is likely to bring him up in Billy Donovan’s rotation. Especially if things are moving in Chicago…
| Dalen Terry | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 34 | 5 | 45.3 | 30.0 | 53.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Total | 34 | 5 | 45.3 | 30.0 | 53.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
