With Torrey Craig losing substantial time, Dalen Terry appreciates the biggest opportunity of his short career: "I go with the flow"

As he failed to appear significantly in his rookie year and was eventually buried in the Chicago Bulls’ prioritized depth chart this season, Terry couldn't ask for a better moment to finally showcase his worth and talent.

The 21-year-old used to pray for times like these, and as it appeared, he confidently stepped forward when Billy Donovan called him up urgently to fill Torrey Craig's shoes.

Next man up

With the Bulls experiencing various injuries throughout its rotation units, Dalen immediately saw a bump in his role and exposure.

After settling on sparse minutes, he managed to play 16 minutes and 10 minutes against the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers from the previous days, respectively. But against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, he instantly enjoyed a season-best action.

Dalen went on to log a hefty 21 minutes for the Bulls and provided two points, five boards, and three assists. He might have committed an airball three-point play, but his defense against LeBron James and engagement with the team's passing clinic has developed positive impacts.