Whatever your feelings are relative to the Great Ayton Debate, one fact is apparent following the Phoenix Suns’ decision to match the Indiana Pacers’ 4-year, $133M offer sheet on Thursday: Phoenix is committed to winning and the price tag isn’t an issue. This update is a pleasant surprise for the Phoenix fanbase, and sends a message to the rest of the league that the Suns are willing to play amongst the big boys.
The Suns made clear throughout free agency that the franchise intended to bring Ayton back – and were committed to spend in order to continue competing for a title around All-NBA star Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Ayton.