All Things Ayton

Discussion of the league and of our favorite team.
User avatar
Superbone
Posts: 33490
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:44 am
Location: San Diego, CA (Phoenix Native)

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by Superbone »

Wally_West wrote:
Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:42 am
Superbone wrote:
Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:38 am
carey wrote:
Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:05 am
He looks like he's lost weight doesn't he?
He said he quit eating Mexican food.
He’s a better man than me then. :)
We're not professional athletes. Well, I'll speak for myself.
"Be Legendary."

User avatar
bajanguy008
Posts: 7192
Joined: Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:28 pm
Location: Barbados, Caribbean

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by bajanguy008 »

I don't make much of those videos
Only Biz made any kind of "power move" simply cause he doesn't have a jumper ☺️☺️

If you saw Embiid doing drills against coaches at practice I'm fairly certain he would also be working on his step back

The difference is we know when it goes to Live action may it be just Starters vs Bench at practice or an actual game that Embiid is going to mix it up and bang down low.

So in my humble opinion, nothing really to see there until tomorrow at least
SUNS Fan from the Land of Sun, Sea and Sand ;)

User avatar
JeremyG
Posts: 7209
Joined: Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:16 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by JeremyG »

From yesterday's "SunsDay Post" email from the Suns:
COURTSIDE EPISODE 5:

HOW DA BECAME "THAT DUDE"

If you've watched any game this season, you know Deandre Ayton has looked bigger, stronger and more confident than ever. The secret? Consistency.

In this week's episode of Courtside, DA talks about his dedication to taking the next step for the Suns, including pre- and post-game workouts, plus day-off training.

According to Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Cory Schlesinger, "The physical strength that he's gaining now, with his consistency in the off season and trending into the in-season, is allowing him to be a lot more physical..."
Here is the full episode:

"I'm a Deandre Ayton guy."--Al McCoy, September 21, 2022.

User avatar
Superbone
Posts: 33490
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:44 am
Location: San Diego, CA (Phoenix Native)

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by Superbone »

Now he just has to show it on the court.
"Be Legendary."

User avatar
specialsauce
Posts: 7550
Joined: Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:45 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by specialsauce »

Mr. THAT DUDE

User avatar
JeremyG
Posts: 7209
Joined: Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:16 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by JeremyG »

You guys aren't watching closely if you haven't noticed that Ayton is playing with physicality. Just because he doesn't bully his way to the rim for dunks like Giannis doesn't mean he isn't pushing dudes around or being physical.
"I'm a Deandre Ayton guy."--Al McCoy, September 21, 2022.

User avatar
Flagrant Fowl
Posts: 13786
Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:04 am
Location: Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by Flagrant Fowl »

You aren't watching closely if you haven't noticed him continue to attempt 5-foot bank shots over guys 8" shorter than him. But sure, he's playing with physicality.
Send me a PM if you're interested in joining the phx-suns.net fantasy basketball league.

User avatar
TOO
Posts: 10342
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:21 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by TOO »

JeremyG wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:44 pm
You guys aren't watching closely if you haven't noticed that Ayton is playing with physicality. Just because he doesn't bully his way to the rim for dunks like Giannis doesn't mean he isn't pushing dudes around or being physical.
Ayton is the least physical C on this team. :lol:
👀 Fire Frank Vogel.

User avatar
Shabazz
Posts: 7425
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:16 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by Shabazz »

Guys, physicality doesn't necessarily mean touching other players, or even exerting effort. He's dribbling the ball with great downward velocity and throwing passes with tremendous force.

User avatar
TOO
Posts: 10342
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:21 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by TOO »

He's pretty good at hand stands and granny shots, that takes physicality, right?
👀 Fire Frank Vogel.

User avatar
Uncle_Gene
Posts: 787
Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:07 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by Uncle_Gene »

Okay. So Suns fans, should Ayton be traded and if so for who ?
Phoenix Suns 2023-24NBA Champions !

User avatar
Split T
Posts: 25468
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:51 am
Location: Provo, Utah

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by Split T »

Yes. Best player we can get. But I’m cool waiting till the summer…not sure this month will be the best time to trade him

User avatar
TOO
Posts: 10342
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:21 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by TOO »

Uncle_Gene wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:33 pm
Okay. So Suns fans, should Ayton be traded and if so for who ?
Another ball handler/creator literally anything but another C that relies solely on someone else to get his shots.
👀 Fire Frank Vogel.

User avatar
Shabazz
Posts: 7425
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:16 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by Shabazz »

I have some packages that intrigue me. Orlando and Atlanta could put decent ones together, just top of mind.

User avatar
ShelC
Posts: 12253
Joined: Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:00 am

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by ShelC »

Uncle_Gene wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:33 pm
Okay. So Suns fans, should Ayton be traded and if so for who ?
Giannis would be nice.

User avatar
TOO
Posts: 10342
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:21 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by TOO »

I'd love to get Giddey from OKC.
👀 Fire Frank Vogel.

User avatar
virtual9mm
Posts: 2024
Joined: Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:24 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by virtual9mm »

Uncle_Gene wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:33 pm
Okay. So Suns fans, should Ayton be traded and if so for who ?
Unless you can get a true alpha -- hell no. He's not perfect but who are you going to get that's better?

User avatar
Split T
Posts: 25468
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:51 am
Location: Provo, Utah

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by Split T »

Better than he’s been this year? That would be pretty easy

User avatar
INFORMER
Posts: 8325
Joined: Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:19 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by INFORMER »

Shabazz wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:51 pm
I have some packages that intrigue me. Orlando and Atlanta could put decent ones together, just top of mind.
Orlando wouldn't be interested.
Trendon Watford. Please and thank you.

User avatar
TOO
Posts: 10342
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:21 pm

Re: All Things Ayton

Post by TOO »

virtual9mm wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:56 pm
Uncle_Gene wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:33 pm
Okay. So Suns fans, should Ayton be traded and if so for who ?
Unless you can get a true alpha -- hell no. He's not perfect but who are you going to get that's better?
It's not about getting a singular better player, this team needs upgrades across the board, Ayton in his current state is a luxury.
👀 Fire Frank Vogel.

Post Reply