Is DEANDRE AYTON Falling Short of His Potential? Stunted Growth

[@stuntedgrowth]

Where do you see Ayton's career going from here?

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Downhill. He’s going to become a journeyman.

[@TheKing60210]

"He's a Max Player and will continue to be Max Player"

[@skfotedar]

like Dwight Howard 4 years ago

[@frayoungblood5029]

Middle of pack Big

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Backup center on a good team like NY.

[@bhill005]

There’s just no reason that Ayton shouldn’t be a perennial All-Star by now. Just none. He’s got too much upside, hasn’t been injured. But, his attitude towards the game is what hurts him. He’s out there playing the game like he doesn’t love it. Treats the game like “whatever.” Just a wasting away of potential and that’s on his own accord. SMH…

[@ruxcooking]

There's just something about Ayton's look that gives that I don't wanna be here vibe.

[@GHOST91141]

He got rich & stop trying

[@kendallboultsjr]

@@GHOST91141I see what you did there 😂🫡

[@OliGrant-sw8by]

MAJOR FACTS! Dude gives ZERO FCKS

[@NationalDex149]

He gave up on the Suns quite easily

[@GHOST91141]

And they were comparing Deandre Ayton to David Robinson before the draft 🤦🏾😂😂

[@damonchandler9887]

It was a good comp at that point somewhere between Pat n Robinson. Ayton just doesn’t look like he likes basketball just was tall n good at it

[@OliGrant-sw8by]

That’s not as bad as the CAVS former GM comparing ANTHONY BENNETT to LARRY JOHNSON 🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@LajaHiggins]

I never heard this.

[@brandobeewell]

I heard this a lot. Could never be David. He doesn’t make enough impact on defense. Or offense. It was probably just the build and haircut lol

[@august6281]

he could be if he jsut have the balls. The guys is soft despite looking like a beast.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

He’s going to become a journeyman. Bouncing around from team to team & maybe overseas. You should do Danny Fortson next.

[@MrBez007]

Fortson was a rebounding machine. Just played in wrong era. Would have been a beast in the 70s

[@Rswishhh]

I don’t think so he’s too skilled of a big man to become a journeyman

[@AnthonyChhan]

Ayton and Ben Simmons must be best friends

[@dreamcage1801]

Coddle bros

[@LajaHiggins]

No. DeAndre never quit on his team and refuse to shoot.

[@dreamcage1801]

@@LajaHiggins both still entitled

[@AnthonyChhan]

@@LajaHiggins true that Ayton is not as bad as Simmons, but still one that refuses to get better, lacks effort on the court and entitled off the court.

[@LajaHiggins]

@@AnthonyChhan your right.

[@avantesmith6442]

Great vid! I think Ayton is a weird case, because on it’s face: he’s actually pretty good. The thing is he had so much potential coming out, he should be one of the more dominant bigs. Not Joker or even Embiid level, but maybe right after him. It doesn’t help that in a re-draft, atleast 3 other dudes go ahead of him now.

[@frayoungblood5029]

He only went 1 cause Suns are a dumpster fire and no one really wanted to be there

[@JoshuaALockhart]

Guys like Ayton and Ben Simmons don’t love the sport of basketball they just like luxury things that come with being in the NBA.

[@johndavis9321]

Exactly they don't care about the sport they care about the things the sport can provide for them

[@august6281]

and it happens that they are good since HS. Once they are in the NBA with pros, their hunger was tested.

[@whoisbj_1516]

Once I learned he went to some of high school, all of college, and played with the suns, all in Arizona I knew he became complacent. Then he got his big contract too. He just not hungry anymore since he has everything

[@gmon3y46]

One of the best things my Suns ever did was getting rid of him while he still had some value..

[@NCOMBHOODIE]

Preciate you jc. been waiting on this one !

[@frayoungblood5029]

Ayton superstar potential is crazy

[@leecee9528]

Great story as always SG. If you continue with big men I'd love to see stories on Joe B.Carroll and Benoit Benjamin and Rik Smits

[@Crookedsensei]

You been on a roll my boy

[@NCOMBHOODIE]

yeah ayton is technically their best player but i feel like he’ll get traded either be4 the season starts or be4 the deadline . they didn’t draft clingan with the 7th pick to not play him and not to mention, they still have rob Williams . someone has to go and with rob injury concerns and clingan’s potential , ayton seems like the odd man out . he needs to be on a good team . maybe Memphis could snag him be4 the season or at the deadline

[@aboutmillions]

Ayton is an overhyped Hassan Whiteside, both are lazy & uninspired for the majority of their careers.

[@pickleoudww7784]

And whiteside was a way freakier athlete in the nba

[@bignook1122]

😂😂😂😂

[@abey824]

@@pickleoudww7784freakier? 😂

[@isaacannanjr2371]

He just wanted the bag 💰 he had a good year in 2020-21 season when the Suns made the NBA finals but he couldn't contain Giannis.

[@dreamcage1801]

Ben Simmons

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Ok here we go. JT you once did a Stunted Growth on Michael Jordan. You stated he could've won more chips and treated his teammates better. I have another player that's as obvious as the nose on your face. An athlete that is in the conversation of being the G.O.A.T. center but could've been the stand alone best. His dominance was always tempered with his reputation for a lack of committment to the game. Despite having four rings on two different teams and being named one of the 50 and 75 greatest players in NBA history, many including Shannon Sharpe have criticzed him publicly for being less than what he could have been if he was just more dedicated. His lack of professionalism interfered with his relationships with Penny and Kobe, both of whom he apologized. As lovable as he is, many feel he could have done more. Next Stunted Growth: Shaquille O'Neal.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

That would be a good one.

[@avantesmith6442]

A really good one. Shaq’s career is such a complex one. It’s not too often a guy can win FMVP twice and avg 30 & 10 and still have folks question if he coudve done more.

[@MiaPratt-lu4go]

​@@therealmarlonbellamy he already did a stunted growth on Jordan already

[@buzzerbeater3350]

@@avantesmith6442 "Preciate your comment. What you are describing is called cognitive dissonance or mixed emotions.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@MiaPratt-lu4go I know that. I agreed with the comment that a stunted growth on Shaq will be a good one.

[@EmphasisOnJ]

Icy roads in Portland stopped him from showing up 😅

[@RatedMRR]

He puts up numbers when he gets the ball. He’s not a bum. He’s really good. He just needs touches. It ain’t over for him.

[@lanceparker4796]

He lacks a motor and needs desire.

[@Twonthedon]

Completely wrong

[@GOATTTTTT]

@@lanceparker4796yep thats all it simply is, no drive

[@haydotzero3372]

@RatedMRR you are part of the issue. Still validating this guy. When will he ever look at the mirror and realize that he is the reason for not getting the ball passed to him. He cannot secure a post up position if his life depends on it.

[@anwari6229]

@@haydotzero3372 He was playing with rookies and Gleague guys. There were plenty times.Ayton had his man pinned down and Portland failed to past him the ball.

[@MrCasey__]

Ayton cares more about his contract than getting better, he said it when he got drafted. He just wants to take care of his family.

[@Crookedsensei]

Is it time for a D’Angelo Russell stunted growth ? I fw him and think he just hasn’t had the best of luck since Brooklyn but how do yall feel about him?

[@Rswishhh]

That’s really it, he hasn’t found a consistent home, got traded after his all star year in bk than traded to Minnesota a year after, then got traded back to the lakers that’s 4 teams in 6 years. no stability which isn’t his fault still productive tho

[@giuseppec3257]

A lot of draft picks are made based on college career and physical skills. Ayton has both but totally misses the passion for the game and the mamba mentality that is so important to be a number 1 draft pick (especially before Luka, Trae young etc..) and improve your game. Ayton basically is the same college player that it was at Arizona..but at almost 27 years is not enough

[@bignook1122]

Loves these dawg...keep goin!!! Gotta jewel 4 u tho...

[@HoopersScooper]

He seems like he doesn't care that much because he got his money. He's a serviceable guy we wouldn't call soft but just doesn't have that mentality in basketball.

[@LajaHiggins]

Word.

[@leojamesquiambao1047]

i don't think that's implied. I think he said that himself when he said he got nothing to prove

[@HoopersScooper]

@leojamesquiambao1047 fair enough. Some are just happy to be able to care for their families and I respect that.

[@Kwamephillywildwood]

He had a lot of questions coming out of college especially his iq on the defensive end nowadays you cant just be tall and get buy like you use to back in the day

[@jessematthie3646]

Great points. But I think Monty williams as a coach his coaching style doesn't sit well with me when he was with the suns. I find him rubbing alot of players the wrong way at times, his decisions to bench and start certain players and when to take his ego out of it. To publicly agreed to have your center traded for someone else is not a good move, that's all ego right there to me

[@Steadyeddy47]

I’m Aytons biological father he’s has every potential to do the right things to make his craft better he just got to focus on being consistent dominating that center he is. He can be the best just by being humble.

[@terrancelittle3652]

Your son is CHEEKS

[@BobbyBurton-mk4mx]

​@@terrancelittle3652😂😂😂

[@blikyice8812]

Your son is an Alltime BUM

[@davidrummel133]

I'd love to see one on Poku, the next great potential unicorn who seemed to possess all the tools to be a flashy 7'0" point guard, and who had everyone hailing Sam Presti as a shrewd genius. Fast forward a couple of seasons and he's no longer in the league (for now). Why did NBA teams not give the undefinable Poku more opportunity to realize his potential?

[@blaxson10]

He's there to clock in get his double double and clock out..

[@ceebee312]

Guys guys it’s okay… he’s Domin-Ayton

[@marvininer]

Grandpa Ayton aged like milk.

[@ajax203showme]

Please do Hamidou Diallo. Thanks.

[@zeroturn7091]

Got exposed during the finals run, and hasn’t been the same since. Can’t believe people compared him to David Robinson.

[@GHOST91141]

I still can't forget about that draft day comparisons to David Robinson 😂😂

[@aisosaobano7038]

Honestly I feel like that comparison was strictly on their build and athleticism. Because outside of that they are not the same.

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

@@aisosaobano7038 He reminded me more of Michael Olowokandi.

[@aisosaobano7038]

@@rapgodreloaded9259 man haven’t heard that name in a while. At least Ayton can be productive, because that guy was an absolute bust. 😂

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

@@aisosaobano7038 😅😅😅

[@mdvga]

Big for no reason 💯

[@cadecrusader]

Yeah Deandre Ayton’s growth has already been stunted after 2021.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Ayton's growth was stunted July 23, 1998!

[@wl6020]

25/26 is his last season of his contract, he will average close to 20 and 11 to get a new big contract. 110% effort. Mark my words.

[@Hooch_is_crzy]

i doubt it... Portland drafted Clingan, and like, they drafted him when there were better fits around. Clingan is their 5 of the future... My guess... Ayton doesnt get shit for touches, plays 25min or less.

[@Rswishhh]

Niggas plays different during that contract year😂😭

[@Rswishhh]

@@Hooch_is_crzy Ayton definitely a top 3 option on that team😂 clingan still needs to develop on offense and I think they can play together

[@wl6020]

@@Hooch_is_crzy ayton can always demand a trade to a team with a average starting center and take his starting spot, and get his stats

[@NationalDex149]

Keep dreaming 😭

[@TAHJ1987]

To me phoenix was perfect fit...him and booker could have been nash and Stoudemire 2.0..that was the situation..well maybe..but very good..he has the talent...hes not embiid or joker..but he can be top 5 center when locked in..he is a 7fter that can play..so i think he will always be able to have a job in the nba..but if he doesnt start hooping..max contract and starting maybe out the way soon...

[@ern23]

The suns were perfect for his playstyle. It's a shame that in an NBA revolutionizing the center position Ayton couldn't carve out a significant role.

[@anwari6229]

The Suns allowed Monty to ruin the teams chemistry. They should have got rid of Monty after the Mavs series.

[@pedroluisdesouzaresende777]

He got himself in this situation of being hyped and capable to mr i do what i want not saying it's easy but bruh he could do better

[@ayoray86]

that’s cuz he’s not a real 5 he’s a 4 & portland needs to realize that & put him @ the 4 next to clingan so he could be prime kevin willis 2.0 really dominate these small ball 4’s he could avg. 20 & 15 easily! 💯

[@theCHILLIntrovert]

Did anyone watch Ayton post all-star break? He was absolutely great. He might not be Shaq, but the dude was averaging a CONSISTENT 20/10 over his last twenty games or so while being nagged by injuries. I know it's Portland, but damn, it's wild people keep pushing outdated information for this dude. He showed enough the second half of last season that he at least earned a "Let's see if he can continue that this upcoming season." Ifk what it is about him that hurts people's feelings so much, it's weird how much people seem to dislike dudes like he and Rudy Gobert. Mfs legit act like those are their kids or something, just weirdo obsessive behavior.

[@nathanaeldory1263]

Dude it's been like that since his rookie year. Making you say hey look what he did at the end of the season! Nxt year is his year! Only to see him do jack shit.

[@datstovey]

I was waiting for him to do something for the suns he ain't dominainton for sure

[@ayoray86]

frfr just let DA play the 4 exclusively like he always wanted to & he could be kevin willis 2.0 & avg. 20 & 15 easily. 💯

[@buzzerbeater3350]

JT, this one was pretty damn good.

[@skfotedar]

Do Andrew Wiggins

[@mlopez4546]

ALL THE TALENT IN THE WORLD BUT NO HEART 🤦‍♂️SAD

[@OliGrant-sw8by]

Let’s talk about how BAD Portland has screwed up drafting and acquiring players: Sam Bowie over JORDAN Greg Oden over DURANT Ayton acquisition 🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@mrrd21]

Smh He really could’ve been one of the best.

[@energyzer_bunny1913]

Dominayton!!!

[@davidrummel133]

Ayton is a perplexing situation - he should be more dominant, but he's not aggressive enough as illustrated by his unbelievably terrible free-throw rate. Someone of his size should be getting to the line a lot more, but he relies on mid-range jumpers and baby hooks too much. The tools he possesses are much more suited for banging in the post.

[@NCOMBHOODIE]

super talented player with high upside but is simply not mature to get out his own way .

[@christopherbastien1120]

This a good one he’s weird case . For sure not a bust , but he lack the mentality. He too good for his own good and comfortable doing the bare minimum .Once his stats slip he’ll be out the league Because he already lacks the professionalism

[@QueMusiQ]

A Bahamian on a Bahamian watched by an American Bahamian. This ga be GOOD, bey!

[@nathanaeldory1263]

You can tell he plays the games for money and be ause he has a passion for it

[@aisosaobano7038]

Unfortunately Ayton will always be known as the number 1 pick drafted before Luka. If he won that championship with Phoenix I doubt we’d be having this discussion and accept it as the team needed him. Honestly it’s sad to see a guy waste his potential but for some people making it is enough for them. The only solace is he has the capability to get a championship with the right team if he cares to, unlike bagley.

[@spurguvitunhuora9119]

We have seen many former players being broke after the playing days are done. Maybe playing for your first max contract is smarter than playing for a championship.

[@andrewyarosh1809]

“Stunded Growth” implies that all these players were stunted/held back by others, and yet the videos prove that, in most cases, the player is to blame, not wanting to work and change his game to be a better player.

[@ReCharredSigh]

I think deandre ayton just wants to be in the nba to get rich. He's not in it to win championships nor because he loves basketball. On draft day, when asked what success looks like to him, he answered "getting to my second contract."

[@datstovey]

Booker made him cry enough said.

[@KhiryDoom]

Did you cover Ben Simmons?

[@chrisderda]

Make one on Kai Sotto to make the Philipino fans mad

[@CCNYY]

Make a video on Jay Scrubb.

[@TheologicalHandyman]

I knew he wasn't going to be great when he couldn't do anything at Arizona that was noticeable

[@lcchill]

Ayton will never be the elite player that people expected him to be. He does not draw contact the way a big man that has the tools he has should. I mean this season he only shot 1.4 free throws a game this season. He lacks the consistency to be a top two option on a championship team. He is very versatile defensively when he is fully engaged, but he needs to be more engaged on that end. I could see him doing well on the Pelicans, because they already have Zion, Murray, and McCollum to take the scoring load!!

[@AggravatedMan365]

Your math is off he just turned 26

[@OliGrant-sw8by]

Can’t knock the HUSTLE. He finessed all y’all😂😂😂😂. Did what he could to get in the league and SECURE THE BAG and dude went straight on to CRUISE CONTROL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤷🏽‍♂️

[@dreamcage1801]

Baby Ben Simmons who hasn’t improved their game since their rookie seasons

[@AceBoogie7925]

He's 7'1" and his growth is stunted 🤣🤣🤣

[@abroadstateofmind5571]

He doesnt represent the dog and hunger that usually comes out of The Bahamas...we lost to by 6 to Spain in the pre qualifiers and he played exactly the same...no heart

[@AggravatedMan365]

The suns should have drafted Luka

[@briizy300]

Would they have developed luka properly or similarly to how Dallas has

[@ceebee312]

No $h!+ Sherlock

[@Marc-n5e]

@@briizy300 luka was already developed.

[@TheTruth525]

been peed this at arizona and in the tournament

[@gta4224]

Dino Radja?

[@PORTMIAMIMIKE]

Alex Dillard should be next. He's steph curry b4 Steph curry!

[@tericknelson9015]

Hating on DA over Book and CP3 in those Suns losses shows me you're a casual. Only one of those 3 players shot over 50% when it mattered 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@Hooch_is_crzy]

Like... Portland drafed Clingan... I dont think they believe in Ayton either. My guess, either he is moved, OR, plays out his deal ala Ben Simmons, and is made fun of for a few years, till he is out the league.

[@hisorherwaypodcast]

Boy it is be your own people 😁. Just kidding, good stuff👍

[@TraitsofGreatness]

I think dudes get ridiculous contracts and say fuck it

[@justineebourgeois3420]

Ayton is still a legend. Quit hating son 🤦‍♀️

[@Tree372000]

A Legend ? How ?

[@haydotzero3372]

You cannot play alongside a hof player like Chris Paul and not elevate your game. Dude played himself thinking he was better than who he really was.

[@dayalcober89]

Ayton looks like a guy in his mid 40's

[@JamesRowe-r4n]

Jordan Nwora

[@johnfreeman6395]

I feel like he did steroids in college to drafted, all the ferociousness he played with in college disappeared and he got smaller in the arms/shoulders

[@annon3816]

DominAyted

[@harvestmoon4968]

remember when dumb people are comparing him to shaq and david robinson? i was laughing hard at the comparison 😂 where are all of those people now?

[@ladjikourouma6475]

Ayton is a 7ft lil 🥷

[@SixthSensNumbTheDrifter]

Players like him make me sick.

[@user-df6cz9zx9w]

He average 20 & 10 slouching…anybody that’s actually watching him play knows you could of ended this video after stunt number one 🤣

[@blikyice8812]

DEANDRE BUM AYTON🤣

[@stillsearchin3457]

He's so SOFT, no DAWG in him. all the physical attributes you could dream of. Such a waste of potential

[@comicthecon]

Aye he just turned 26 don’t put extra years on us 98ers 😂

[@danlarjohnson374]

He's another Greg Oden without the injuries

[@Hooch_is_crzy]

i disagree, Greg Oden without his injuries was generational. Ayton is like, a more hyped Javale Mcgee.

[@sirjohnlegion2691]

Oden had a motor, this guy doesn't.

[@bignook1122]

I'll say it like this...1989...number #21...N/C State. 🔥 and 🧊