jbjarko
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Man, I just read all that Ayton article. I’m all teary eyed. Watching this kid grow before our eyes is something to watch. This team will win its first title this year. Book it.
Dude has come of age in the playoffs. All the kids have... growing from up and comers to FAVORITES in the blink of an eye. It’s f’n awesome to watch, not only because of what’s right in front of us, but because it bodes so very very well for the future! Yup
“This Sunday, for me, it’ll be a big day: my first Father’s Day since becoming a father myself. It’s been an amazing few months….. and I can tell you we’ve made at least one big parenting decision already: We’re raising our little dude as a Suns fan, no doubt. He’s got the gear, he’s in the colors, he’s got the baby blanket — it’s Phoenix head-to-toe on this one.
And I feel good about that.
Not just because it’s his dad’s team — but because I want him to have the best in life. I want him to get in on the ground floor, you know what I’m saying? To root for a team that’s at the START of a MOMENT….. in a city that stays loyal, and loves basketball.
I want him to watch hard work turn into great things.”
-DA
Yep. He is a legitimate force. He consistently makes players change their shots and he is a force on the boards.
The Suns are significantly better when he is on the court. Max him out.
Yep. He is a legitimate force. He consistently makes players change their shots and he is a force on the boards.
The Suns are significantly better when he is on the court. Max him out.
One day at a time....This team will win its first title this year. Book it.
This is a must read article by Deandre Ayton. It is awesome!!!
Here is a snippet from the article titled "We Dem Boyz" from The Players Tribune by Deandre Ayton:
"And speaking of success — that’s just what we expect now.
It’s just who we are. If we win a game, OK, great. But then it’s head down. It’s on to the next. If we win a series, OK, let’s take a few hours. Let’s enjoy this plane ride home. Let’s play some cards. Let’s nap these naps. Let’s talk our sh*t. Matter of fact, let’s have Jevon talk as loud as possible the entire flight. Let’s have him talk so loud you can hear him from the back of the plane, and probably even the next plane over. But then after that?? It’s head down. It’s on to the next.
This group, man — we’re not satisfied by a few wins in a row. We’re not satisfied by making the conference finals. We don’t feel like we’re on some “magical run,” you know what I mean?? Nothing magic. No run.
It’s just grinding, and competing, and performing to our potential.
It’s just being where we’re expecting to be."
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/deandre-ayton-phoenix-suns-basketball-nba
you have to at this point and I won’t quibble. This Ayton (especially with CP3) gives us a BIG THREE no one else has with inside and outside game.
Yesterday, Ayton had a very solid game: rebounds, good D, great picks, phenomenal screen & rolls and exceptional mobility.xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media
Should we revise our center rankings? Other than Embiid and Jokic, who is better than Ayton now?
Even ignoring his potential for growth, I can't think of any center that would improve the Suns' chances of winning the championship this year.
Should we revise our center rankings? Other than Embiid and Jokic, who is better than Ayton now?
Even ignoring his potential for growth, I can't think of any center that would improve the Suns' chances of winning the championship this year.
I would still put Gobert 3rd but Ayton is passing him from 4th.
I would still put Gobert 3rd but Ayton is passing him from 4th.
This is why Ayton is better. Gobert is so limited on offense and as a perimiter defender. He is a fantastic rim protector but after that there isnt much there.Maybe overall Gobert is better, but does Ayton have any matchups where he is completely useless the way Gobert does?
I solve this problem by calling AD a PF. And "when healthy" is too big of a stretch for AD.Addendum I put Anthony Davis is above Gobert and Ayton when healthy
I would still put Gobert 3rd but Ayton is passing him from 4th.
This is why Ayton is better. Gobert is so limited on offense and as a perimiter defender. He is a fantastic rim protector but after that there isnt much there.
Should we revise our center rankings? Other than Embiid and Jokic, who is better than Ayton now?
Even ignoring his potential for growth, I can't think of any center that would improve the Suns' chances of winning the championship this year.