Deandre Ayton came into the NBA in 2018 with huge expectations, befitting a first-overall draft selection. During his five-year tenure with the Phoenix Suns, brilliance and frustration intermingled. In his sixth year, he has a fresh start. The Portland Trail Blazers made him their target, the immediate benefit from moving All-Star point guard Damian Lillard and long-time center Jusuf Nurkic earlier this month.
Plenty of Blazers fans are anticipating great things from Ayton in his new home: much more brilliance, much less frustration...including the author of today’s Blazer’s Edge Mailbag question!
Dave,
I for one am excited about our new team and especially DeAndre Ayton at center!