PHOENIX – When Diamondbacks fans walked into Chase Field on Tuesday night, they didn’t expect Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn stepping out onto the diamond and taking ground balls alongside the Arizona Diamondbacks’ second baseman Ketel Marte during pregame warmups.
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Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dunn (0) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Suns’ Ryan Dunn showing his two-sport athlete abilities:
Ryan Dunn took his talents to the diamond and learned from one of the best in the league. Better known for his defensive versatility on the hardwood, Dunn traded sneakers for cleats and showed off a different kind of quickness as he scooped grounders at second base.
“I still got it.” 👀
Ryan Dunn joined Ketel Marte’s warmups pregame at the @Dbacks! pic.twitter.com/QaRz4hY8S3
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 20, 2025
For the D-Backs, the timing couldn’t have been better. The Snakes have recently faced headlines centered around Ketel Marte’s missed games, leaving questions around their star’s commitment and dedication. Dunn’s lighthearted cameo offered a refreshing narrative, reminding fans of Phoenix’s connected sports community rather than the latest wave of criticism.
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Marte (4) throws to firsat base for the out against the Cleveland Guardians at Chase Field on Aug. 19, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Moments like this go beyond novelty. They highlight the shared pride among the Phoenix franchises, where stars support one another and fan bases overlap. That mutual support is a cornerstone of building a unified sports identity.
Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dunn (0) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Suns and Mercury Night has long been a great promotional crossover, that also included Suns’ Point Guard Collin Gillespie and Forward Oso Ighodaro throwing out the first pitch. Ryan Dunn’s hands-on involvement gave it new life though, as seeing one athlete step out of his element to support another team in the Valley is one of those one-of-a-kind moments.
D-Backs’ Torey Lovullo stands firm in support for Ketel Marte
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
