T.R. Dunn is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. He was born on February 1, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama, and attended Ensley High School before playing college basketball at the University of Alabama.
Dunn was selected in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. He played for the Trail Blazers for two seasons before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 1979. Dunn played for the Nuggets for six seasons and was known for his defensive skills. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1983 and 1984.
In 1985, Dunn was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Dallas Mavericks for one season before finishing his career with the Denver Nuggets in 1991.
Throughout his career, Dunn was known for his defensive skills and was often tasked with guarding the opposing team's best player. He was also a solid rebounder and averaged 4.4 rebounds per game over his career.
After retiring from basketball, Dunn went on to become an assistant coach in the NBA. He served as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Denver Nuggets. He was also an assistant coach for the USA Men's Basketball team at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.
Dunn's basketball career was marked by his defensive skills and his ability to guard some of the best players in the league. He was a valuable asset to the teams he played for and was respected by his peers for his work ethic and dedication to the game.
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