Bright Side Of The Sun · Jul 22, 2023
Jones: Deandre Ayton “trying to harness” internal and external motivations
Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty ImagesPhoenix Suns six-year center Deandre Ayton is at a crossroads.
One route leads to team triumph and success, while the other leads to personal glory. A fine line to walk in the NBA, we’ve witnessed instances in which you can have both. When the talent and execution is so unique, so fine tuned, and so unstoppable, both of these roads intersect. Two-time MVP and now NBA Champion Nikola Jokic is one of these players. His personal glory has led to team success, and vice versa. It is a rare trait to possess, especially as a big man.