Deandre Ayton seemed to be talking about physical energy, but one would be forgiven if they assumed he was talking up his newfound emotional energy, too. The NBA shutdown seems to have helped Ayton in its own way, providing reprieve from the stress of the 2019-20 season and allowing him to get back to the basics of life.
That all may sound quite heavy and deliberate, but Ayton reminded those on a call with local media on Thursday that he is, after all, just a kid. Much of what’s going on around him is nothing more than social media fodder.