2017 NBA Rookie Ladder: Who Can Challenge Joel Embiid?

Nov 19, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after a defensive stop against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 120-105. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 12, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kris Dunn (3) dribbles in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Kris Dunn, Minnesota Timberwolves

Kris Dunn got a chance to start for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the wake of a Ricky Rubio injury, but he didn’t take the NBA by storm like some expected him to.

His 31.4 percent shooting from the field suggests serious issues finishing, particularly at the rim. We knew Dunn’s outside shot was a work in progress, but he’s had trouble converting from everywhere on the floor.

That’s a huge issue given the fact he was marketed as a better scoring option than Rubio. His playmaking skills aren’t there yet, and neither is his defense.

Still, he’s had his moments and a few highlight plays to suggest he’ll come around, potentially this season.

Not many guys can explode to the rim off the bounce the way he can. His size for the point guard position combined with his dynamic athleticism give him a chance to do serious damage in his career.

For now though he’s a raw prospect who needs time to develop behind Rubio. He’s still young, but considering he was in school for four years that’ s a little disappointing.

Dunn was thought to be one of the more NBA-ready prospects in the draft. He even backed up that notion with impressive play in two games in the Summer League.

That’s not the conclusion here at the start of the regular season. But his ceiling is still just as high.