Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn discovered a content creator was used as his double in an Amazon Prime Video NBA promo for the 2026-27 season. The amusing mix-up came to light as the Suns prepared for preseason play, with the team aiming to shake off a tough stretch after a 122-131 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 28.
Amazon Prime posted a promotional video featuring six NBA stars and a content creator wearing a purple Phoenix Suns No. 0 jersey with Dunn's name. The creator, known as Jermaine on TikTok, filmed behind-the-scenes content showing himself guarding players like Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Maxey. Dunn initially thought the footage was generated by artificial intelligence. "I thought it was A.I. At first," Dunn said after a morning shootaround on October 5. He later saw Jermaine's TikTok videos and found the situation funny.
The promo also included New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero. Jermaine documented his long day on set, which ended with him keeping the gear and a free pair of Kobe Bryant sneakers. Dunn, who is entering his third NBA season, wears No. 0 for Phoenix and has worn similar sleeves and wristbands in games.
This off-court story offers a lighthearted moment for Dunn and the Suns organization during a challenging period. The team's recent form shows one win and four losses in their last five games, including four consecutive defeats. Their most recent results were a 109-121 loss to Oklahoma City on April 25 and a 120-107 loss on April 23. A bright spot was a 135-103 victory over the Thunder back on April 13.
Dunn's focus remains on basketball after Phoenix recently picked up his fourth-year contract option. He joked about needing to "speak to some people from Prime" to potentially get something out of the promo appearance. He also expressed interest in inviting the content creator to a game to "make something out of it." The Suns have one regular-season game scheduled on Amazon Prime this season, a home contest against the Denver Nuggets on April 2.
Dunn's development is a key part of the Suns' future as they work to improve their standings position. The team will look to build cohesion and find more consistent performances after their difficult run. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming schedule on our schedule page.
The Amazon Prime promo, featuring analysts Taylor Rooks, Blake Griffin, and Udonis Haslem, highlights the league's growing partnership with streaming platforms. For Dunn, it was an unexpected bit of recognition. His reaction shows a player able to handle the oddities of modern sports marketing while keeping his eyes on the court. The Suns' next steps involve translating preseason work into regular-season success and moving past their recent 1-4 form.
