Deandre Ayton news and discussion

cberry78 · Post #961 » by **cberry78** » Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:51 pm

^^^ yet another reason why I think DA should be called the Young Fundamental.

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itlnsunsfan · Post #962 » by **itlnsunsfan** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:35 am

ATTL wrote:

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Amazing defensive sequence from Ayton. Kid has come a long way. Proud of you big fella.

NapoleonII · Post #963 » by **NapoleonII** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:42 pm

itlnsunsfan wrote:
ATTL wrote:

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Amazing defensive sequence from Ayton. Kid has come a long way. Proud of you big fella.

How many years did we watch Tim Duncan do this to us in the paint? He didn't rack up a ton of blocks, but he altered almost everything inside, gobbled up rebounds and always had good positioning and a high motor.

If this was a video game, Ayton would have an aura like -10% opponent's inside shooting and +5 possessions with his rebounding.

Saberestar · Post #964 » by **Saberestar** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:03 pm

Read on Twitter

Post #965 » by **bwgood77** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:25 pm

Saberestar wrote:

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Don't know if all can read that but it says

"To my brother DA, U are Beast!! Keep up the Good Work! - The Joker

bigfoot · Post #966 » by **bigfoot** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:42 pm

Gotta give DA props. He has been exactly what we needed in defense and rebounding and high percentage shots on the pick and roll with CP3 and Book. Anything else is gravy.

WeekapaugGroove · Post #967 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:54 pm

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Saberestar · Post #968 » by **Saberestar** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:03 pm

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"The other bigs we faced" = Porzingis, Marjanovic, Gobert and Favors.

Post #969 » by **lilfishi22** » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:22 pm

Surprised PG didn't throw in a subtle compliment for himself.

"He's agile and a great finisher, very similar to me but without the ball handling you know. Good kid though"

Wilber85 · Post #970 » by **Wilber85** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:57 pm

Can someone comment on General Basketball for the Ayton post.

People saying he has been inconsistent for 2 years lol. Am I the only one that has seen him as a consistent double-double machine? While improving every game!

I would take Ayton over Towns 24/7/365. We dont need Ayton to score 30 pts with zero defense. If he can put up 18/12 with elite defense, he has more value than Towns.

Slim Charless · Post #971 » by **Slim Charless** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:13 am

OKI'm gonna say it. Ayton needs the max before Bridges. He's more important. If we HAVE to make a decision, it's him.

(But in reality, $arver is owes us this, resign both.)

Post #972 » by **lilfishi22** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:28 am

Both guys will get resigned but if you had the choice between only giving max to one guy, it's gotta be Ayton

wheezy · Post #973 » by **wheezy** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:04 am

Hopefully Sarver realizes if he keeps the team together he's more likely to keep raking in this playoff money. Ayton definitely deserves his next contract though.

Bogyo · Post #974 » by **Bogyo** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 5:48 am

Just saw on his Insta that he gifted all arena staff members a pair of Pumas to thank them for their effort.
Much like after his game one dunks, I can only say: nice move big fella! Keep up the good work.

phx#7 · Post #975 » by **phx#7** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:17 am

Bogyo wrote:Just saw on his Insta that he gifted all arena staff members a pair of Pumas to thank them for their effort.
Much like after his game one dunks, I can only say: nice move big fella! Keep up the good work.

Don't call him big fella!

Post #976 » by **lilfishi22** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:46 am

Those Pumas probably cost him nothing right? Probably comped by Puma since he's one of their star ambassadors.

If I was on a fat $8m a year, I think I'd probably do gift cards.

Wilber85 · Post #977 » by **Wilber85** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:54 pm

lilfishi22 wrote:Those Pumas probably cost him nothing right? Probably comped by Puma since he's one of their star ambassadors.

If I was on a fat $8m a year, I think I'd probably do gift cards.

Did you really just try to call out Ayton for giving out shoes to everyone? You should be applauding him for using his sponsorship for the good! Crazy that someone does something nice and people still say "he should have done this".

LilFishy - You should donate $1k - 2k to the workers. I will match your donation. Let's go.

bigfoot · Post #978 » by **bigfoot** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:58 pm

Interesting info

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst said he watches games on the NBA League Pass, which does not show commercials. Instead, the cameras pan on the respective huddles during breaks in the action. Windhorst said that no player in the league gets chewed out more than Ayton during timeouts.

Shortly after arriving in Phoenix, Paul told a friend that Ayton looked like a player who hadn’t received substantive coaching his entire basketball life.

Yet Ayton accepted all the tough love and in-house criticism with an open mind and open heart. That tells you a lot about the student and the teachers. It illuminates the culture and brotherhood fueling this basketball team, one that is seven victories away from the greatest achievement in team history.

https://arizonasports.com/story/2699667/deandre-ayton-is-one-of-the-nbas-unsung-stars-this-postseason/

Post #979 » by **bwgood77** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:33 pm

phx#7 wrote:
Bogyo wrote:Just saw on his Insta that he gifted all arena staff members a pair of Pumas to thank them for their effort.
Much like after his game one dunks, I can only say: nice move big fella! Keep up the good work.

Don't call him big fella!

I was thinking the same response after that. He hate it but I've always hated to the writers calling him that. I kind of hated when they called Duncan "Timmy" too. I can understand the teammates/coaches with Timmy.

But for Ayton, call him his name...never liked the standard go to for bigs with "big fella". Do they call CP3/Carter, etc "little fella"?

Post #980 » by **bwgood77** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:36 pm

bigfoot wrote:Interesting info

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst said he watches games on the NBA League Pass, which does not show commercials. Instead, the cameras pan on the respective huddles during breaks in the action. Windhorst said that no player in the league gets chewed out more than Ayton during timeouts.

Shortly after arriving in Phoenix, Paul told a friend that Ayton looked like a player who hadn’t received substantive coaching his entire basketball life.

Yet Ayton accepted all the tough love and in-house criticism with an open mind and open heart. That tells you a lot about the student and the teachers. It illuminates the culture and brotherhood fueling this basketball team, one that is seven victories away from the greatest achievement in team history.

https://arizonasports.com/story/2699667/deandre-ayton-is-one-of-the-nbas-unsung-stars-this-postseason/

It's so great that he is so receptive to feedback and learning. I can understand with Igor and first year Monty after a long layoff with Paul having worked with so many bigs. I imagine Paul has talked to Booker a lot. His game has transformed immensely throughout the year as well. And Payne just continues to get better and better.

I hope as time goes on he works a lot with Jalen Smith as well.