Deandre Ayton is averaging a double-double for the fifth time in as many seasons.
Hasn't made All-NBA first team like Devin Booker or had a historic career like Chris Paul, but Deandre Ayton may prove to be the X-factor in the Phoenix Suns winning their first NBA title this year.His screens free up Durant, Booker and Paul and his dives to the rim on pick-and-roll force defenses to make a choice.
Averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds in his fifth NBA season, Ayton sat down with The Republic before Thursday’s win against Denver to discuss the season he’s had and the upcoming playoffs. Q: Durant has been finding you for layups and dunks after you set a screen for him. Is this a wrinkle you saw coming or is this all new to you?
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