Deandre Ayton 2019-20 Season Highlights

Despite being overshadowed by the likes of Luka Doncic and Trae Young, former #1 pick, Deandre Ayton, has been effective through his first two years in the league. After being suspended for 25 games at the genesis of the 19-20 season, Ayton came back and played better than ever.
During an 18 game stretch from 1-16 to 2-28, Ayton averaged 21.0 PPG 12.6 RPG 2.1 APG and 1.7 BPG on 56% from the field. His improvements as a shot-blocker and perimeter defender make him a true budding star.
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[@coopers4657]

he gonna be a 20 and 10 guy for a long time in this league

[@nate5353]

@jose yepez no

[@lupearellano2035]

I say he can be 30-20 for sure

[@deneuve5090]

yeah 30-20 is about right.. In his prime.. Prolly 2022 or 2023.

[@electrinatormusic7728]

He’s no doncic

[@brianhammer8968]

@jose yepez literally the only category he even comes close is FG% (54%)...Hes shooting 23% from three and 75% from the line. What the hell are you smoking?

[@William_Stephens]

The 2018 NBA Draft was legit. I’ve never seen a Number 1 pick get so little fanfare while being so productive. That’s a testament to the strength of the class.

[@triptychlux]

ye. it had luka so...

[@William_Stephens]

@@triptychlux Trae Young*

[@jonnelson733]

favorite player to watch. insanely skilled, he just needs to learn how to play 100% every night

[@CraigTsbg]

He has really good touch, he has a ton of natural ability, and there’s a lot he can add to his game, staying healthy and in shape is going to be big for him.

[@alexandergula9491]

21 PPG, 12,6 RPG at 21 years and he is still improving.. Man he will be beast at 24+

[@Liam-ex4mf]

he needs to learn how to draw fouls, 2 fts per game with his build is a joke. that aside dudes a beast

[@TeamOrangeSoda]

drug test at the beginning of the season 😂

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Thomas Nygren well it’s not like he’s taking many shots. 12 a game is still to low.

[@zocide]

@GRANT MAIORANA I think those averages were in the months before the hiatus

[@camh1809]

He's so underrated already!!

[@ceebee312]

That spin move is... brilliant A top 5 center for years to come

[@EvilFLEXT-Rex]

If he brings up his confidence from the 3 and learns how to draw fouls more, he could be a top 3 center in 3 or so years.

[@ooh4751]

He could be top 3 next season lol

[@justainternetwonderer1273]

Ooh he is top 10 for now he is still averaging 20 10

[@okok7499]

centres doesn’t have to shoot threes to be dominant

[@justainternetwonderer1273]

Spencer Ico true but he can definitely extend his skill sets

[@brandonwood1024]

Starting next year you meant

[@user-ve1ub1op9g]

Very traditional but efficient play style for a centre

[@renantonio2022]

He's perimeter defense is so underrated

[@dripdroppop]

Man when he's feeling it, he's on fire

[@kaner12341]

Chris Paul feeding Ayton with Booker in the wings is gonna be must see tv

[@braedensteele3184]

Reminds me of David Robinson.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

USAFO6 ight I’m not gonna go that far. The admiral was a dog in the navy.

[@clarenceprince3124]

i might be wrong but i feel like he has a similar play style to hakeem olajuwon

[@clarenceprince3124]

Gram Looner true

[@michaelvillorente7130]

@@clarenceprince3124 I thought the same way. Like a raw dream first few years in the league

[@victorseaweed]

I think more so a David Robinson/Ewing mix. Hakeem was too smooth.

[@Amkroll]

Thank you so much for making this. That’s my C #RisePHX

[@eljefe114]

No. No it’s not

[@dinochicken3314]

title this year

[@aaronsotnas]

Old school big man 🔥🔥🔥

[@brandonwood1024]

Got tremendous ups, great footwork, can block shots, can run the floor and shoot mid-range. Top 3 center for the next 5 years

[@CHopkins73]

DEMAND THE BALL MORE. His defense actually isn't as bad as some make him out to be.

[@cornyfern]

he's one of the best defensive big men in the league now

[@jaceygaither2581]

It was pretty bad his rookie year but I'm super impressed with his development

[@DTS_I]

@@jaceygaither2581 people said bad defense can’t be developed 😂

[@JaySee8866]

The way he keeps the ball above his head is spectacular. Something Alex Len had issues with.

[@uchikitomoto8687]

Phoenix with Chris Paul, Booker and this guy will make life a living hell for d rest of the NBA.

[@BWalker9313]

It sucks that a guy that size will always have the fear of hoping his knees don’t go, but this kid is really good. I know he plays for Phoenix, but he’s a classic back to the basket big. He’s going to be a 20-10 guy for a long time. Good defender, I’m surprised he doesn’t get more attention

[@yunan9610]

A really solid center, the Rockets could use him

[@brawlmann9770]

He quietly made improvements this season.

[@codydobson9510]

YMiniZ BBallAddict Exactly no one noticed because he was suspended for so long

[@janreldelacruz1674]

YMiniZ BBallAddict Yeah but not what you expect from a #1 pick. Phx set themselves back a few years again by skipping on a franchise guard

[@awesomz7281]

Janrel Delacruz no they didn’t lmao Luka is a franchise guard and Ayton is a franchise big man the only difference is their position

[@adhityap4725]

@@janreldelacruz1674 no they dont

[@alex-kj3qw]

@@janreldelacruz1674 Luka wasn't a phenom in Euro league. For his age, yeah but nothing overly special so no one could have predicted he would be a generational taken in the NBA. Also Luka is a terrible defender. ayton still has the potential to be an elite two way center. His defense is already on the up and up.

[@dexterrosales5321]

So balanced. Greatfootwork

[@wildsean7669]

I feel like he is simply overlooked due to the depth of his draft class. Strong, mobile, makes the extra pass when needed, eats boards for breakfast, clearly showing improvements on defense, not afraid of contact, great post game, and he can stretch the defense out to the perimeter if need be. He can give you both P&R and P&P depending on your offense, and his stats are only rising. As someone else said, he will be a solid 20/10 player for years to come. This is everything you would want out of a modern center. He reminds me of a hybrid mix between Olajuwon and Robinson (although not quite there yet). He's also a very hard worker off of the court. He has a very good IQ and a great feel for the game. You can see it in the way he positions himself for rebounds/lobs and how he decides when he can shoot or step through double teams rather than pass.

[@flamingored960]

Its because the media are looking for personalities and big names like Zion and Lebron for revenue that's why they aren't focusing on Ayton. I think its good for Ayton to stay low-key from the toxic media so he can just focus on his game

[@alfredhitchcock45]

He has smooth and perfect big man moves. When I played him in NBA 2k, his talent stood out even if I don’t know him yet. He is the only player in the NBA 2k that has great positioning skills without getting called for 3 seconds.

[@Mr.Wonderful888]

Thank you for your mixtapes, brother! Fine work.

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

23, 14 & 2 bpg is realistic next season for him

[@user-yj3rf1zy7l]

Ayton reminds me of Tim Duncan in a way. Dudes gonna be a beast

[@ralfnaval2780]

Ayton is a legitimate giant, and he plays like one as well. This season, he is averaging 19 points and 12 rebounds, numbers only a young shaq ever amassed at such a young age. BUT, deandre ayton is stuck on a team that may not be able to best maximize his talents. Ayton is a beast in the paint and from the mid-range, but the offense is very much based on devin booker's decisions from isolation sets, and that oftentimes results in a shot being put up. Now, The C’s can definitely use a big with the repertoire of Ayton in their lineup. Along side JT, JB, KW, definitely a championship caliber.. 🏆🏆🏆🔥🔥💍💍💍

[@matthewfaber2688]

Goodluck with that lol.

[@yunan9610]

Those long arms make his scoring looks effortless

[@coffeechriz]

He'll excel more with the addition of cp3

[@zedjaluy]

PATRICK EWING+DAVID ROBINSON

[@williamfelix5225]

This kid is going 2 b a problem in da NBA if he works on his game & improves he's low post moves & defense like joel from da 76ers phoenix can go far in da playoffs next year or 2 yrs from now i hope he gets M.I.P next year. & if he can average around 23ppg 12rpg & 2bpg & demand da ball more phoenix can b a top 5 team in da west (lakers, denver, mavs, suns, blazers & maybe da clippers) u saw what phoenix did in da bubble SHOCK everybody 8-0👀🤔...✌

[@mariochristian806]

More like garnet and robinson

[@killingmachine9780]

I noticed DA moves faster than most bigman!

[@mariochristian806]

I see kevin garnet and david robinson...in this dude.....heez elite....both sides of the court...a pure pf/c

[@nelsonzul8476]

Reminds Me Of Shaquille O'Neal D.A Averaging 21.PPG 12.REB

[@oK-bn8ew]

i see a lot of Pat Ewing in this kid

[@connordanielson56]

He needs to be stronger at the basket and he’ll be even better than he is now

[@HumbleRumble420]

Hey can you make this years highlights

[@ohwow556]

future star

[@HumbleRumble420]

Can you make this years highlights?

[@eljefe114]

DA got that DOPE!!!

[@jordanbozeat2063]

2:07 😂

[@totoymola1862]

Reminds ME of Ewing

[@minatonamikaze6719]

Bro gets me hella o boards and put backs for me in my player😂🤘🏼

[@TheIcemanthomas]

What the media doesn’t want you to see. Let the slander continue. It’ll only make him better.

[@ironwoodnf]

A friendly reminder the Suns have Luka and the Mavericks number unless they change around the supporting cast.

[@ec_5426]

He reminds me of Patrick Ewing

[@LS-jk3fk]

crafty!!!

[@koolaid1072]

reminds me of Patrick Ewing

[@icecoldtruth3478]

Reminds me of Robert Parish

[@ThrowDaLobHun23]

great player ..but still not aggressive enough compared to embiid.

[@jarius9229]

Reminds me of Tim Duncan

[@LacedBacon]

feed the big mannn

[@silentshot01]

Why does no one talk about Ayton? I know he was suspended but still.

[@hectortabares3746]

He reminds me of Hakeem Olahuwon...

[@youngf.l.y.1467]

Young David Robinson

[@mohibunnabichowdhury8423]

wouldve been an all star this year if not for the suspension

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

How oden was suppose to be

[@crislipana2795]

Hakeem the dream!

[@slim.reaper844]

he just needs to play better defense and hes hakeem

[@jermaineblalock5553]

Everything Ben Simmons is not

[@ZockaRocka]

he could be the next hakeem, if he improves his defense.

[@felixyacobson25]

Which he does

[@joachim7]

Nobody knows he has the highest max touch in the NBA

[@stevenle3326]

Do Darius Garland next!!! Please

[@pugefrancisco983]

Go to boston with rubio.... FOR kemba walker and theis

[@bonkcaesar9849]

He playing in the wrong generation

[@Zack-lt4dx]

Wheres the part where he was suspended for 25 games

[@teclishighloremasterofhoet7488]

Still should have taken Luka 😑

[@sergio5264]

Its very bad

[@deano1010101]

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[@Mar-ki3tf]

A waste of a #1 overall pick. Phoenix deserves Luka.

[@kensmok6045]

no

[@jonnelson733]

waste ? aight stfu

[@adhityap4725]

Hell no

[@Mar-ki3tf]

@Terry S When you have a superstar in the making, you build around him including playing style. So scratch that off the board.

[@Mar-ki3tf]

@@jonnelson733 Yes a waste for #1 pick....not as a player.

[@slimeonaplane673]

Low key disappointed. His numbers be empty. Just like Booker's. They talented but they don't make winning plays.

[@bluebury4070]

You got to realize how young the team is and all the injuries they were facing this season

[@bigggcheese]

Dude has played 101 games. Short attention span?

[@Amkroll]

You’re an idiot

[@forcemaster9922]

WinetReigns SL ItPoors111sssLastLagoonaResort In that case every player who ain’t in the playoffs have empty stats

[@renantonio2022]

If they are all healthy, they are in a playoffs spot.