Traded in exchange for Russell Westbrook, Kris Dunn made his Clippers debut this season. The 6'3" guard's way of playing is reminiscent of the old-school era, known for his defensive versatility, ball distribution, and playmaking skills. Coming off the bench, the ex-Jazz player primarily serves as a backup to James Harden.

Dunn completely syncs with Ty Lue's lineup a few games into the season. Averaging 8.0 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.3 APG, and 1.0 SPG, the 2016 first-round pick has been shooting an impressive 47.6% from the 3-point line. It looks like the Clippers guard has transitioned per today's game.

During a recent interview, Dunn touched upon various topics, ranging from following in Rajon Rondo's footsteps to switching to more of a combo guard. The 30-year-old finds himself fortunate enough to juggle between two different game eras.

Dunn on how the role of a point guard changed over the years

Asked about the role of a point guard and its significance for him, Dunn replied the following.

"When I was in college, I was more of a traditional point guard, and as soon as I came into the league, it became more of a scoring point guard. I looked up to guys like Rondo. You know, I love how he impacted the game through passing."

While the Connecticut native's strong suit lay in playing the traditional PG, he understood the modern needs of the game and the importance of scoring.

Being the combo guard

Referring to the throwback kind of player tag, Dunn talked about being a mix of both generations when it came to his style of play. While the Providence College alumnus admitted to having a traditional game, he defined his on-court personality as a Youngin.

Staying relevant with the times, the Clippers guard takes pride in having witnessed the timeframe over how the game has changed.

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