How's this for a birthday gift? Deandre Ayton celebrated his son's first birthday by dropping 30 points ... and he did it rockin' custom Elmo kicks!
TMZ Sports has learned Ayton's team reached out to Cleveland artist Van Monroerequesting Elmo artwork for his sneakers to celebrate Deandre Jr.'s first birthday on March 6.
Monroe brought Ayton's vision to life -- delivering a dope design featuring the Sesame Street Muppet.
Aside from a painted photo of Elmo .