Even across a gritty, hard-nosed team like the Phoenix Suns, life’s finer things still hold certain value. With a hefty paycheck being one of them, Mikal Bridges and Deandre Ayton both come into the fold, with each young stud now eligible for extensions off their rookie contracts.
Last year, Ayton averaged 14.4 points and 10.5 rebounds per game during the regular season. But during the playoffs, he convinced the Suns of his worthiness to receive a max extension even more so, putting up record breaking efficiency numbers while averaging 15.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.