All Things Ayton

[JeremyG]

All of those awful non-dunks. Ewww.

Ayton was 2 for 3 on FTs that night. Double his normal FT output.

What do you think his normal was?

Last year was his most prolific at the FT line. 3.0 FTA per game.

So it was his normal. Not double his normal.

[AmareIsGod]

All of those awful non-dunks. Ewww.

Ayton was 2 for 3 on FTs that night. Double his normal FT output.

What do you think his normal was?

Last year was his most prolific at the FT line. 3.0 FTA per game.

So it was his normal. Not double his normal.

DominAyton the paint!

To be fair, there are several plays where he pick and rolls or gets position and is completely ignored. On some occassions, he's sealed in the paint and isn't even putting his arms up, like he just knows he won't be getting it.

[Split T]

We have Eric Gordon for that now

I've been a big defender of Gordon, but he's not a guy who can get you 25 or 30 anymore. (Maybe in a game or two if all of the big three are out.)

I don’t think we need 25 or 30 unless all of the big 3 are out. He is just there to fill in as a 3rd option if one of them is out. Ayton was not scoring 30 either with the big 3 all playing.

[Wally_West]

I know it’s a small sample size of 1 game but Nurkic is better in every aspect over Deandre Ayton. If we had him in the 2021 finals, we would’ve won.*




*just doing my part get this thread to 200

[iLLmatic]

I think his nickname going forward will be "bruised ribs".

[Kryptonic]

I think his nickname going forward will be "bruised ribs".

LMAO

[Mori Chu]

I want to wait and see how durable DomiNurkic can be. I loved the way he played the other night, and if he keeps that up, I'll be happy with this trade. But a lot of the criticism of Nurk is about his durability, so if he misses half the season, that'll take my appraisal of the trade down a notch.

[JeremyG]

I want to wait and see how durable DomiNurkic can be. I loved the way he played the other night, and if he keeps that up, I'll be happy with this trade. But a lot of the criticism of Nurk is about his durability, so if he misses half the season, that'll take my appraisal of the trade down a notch.

A lot of the criticism (from Blazers fans) is also his consistency in his production and effort level. But of course the Hayters are going to ignore that.

[Cap]

I want to wait and see how durable DomiNurkic can be. I loved the way he played the other night, and if he keeps that up, I'll be happy with this trade. But a lot of the criticism of Nurk is about his durability, so if he misses half the season, that'll take my appraisal of the trade down a notch.

A lot of the criticism (from Blazers fans) is also his consistency in his production and effort level. But of course the Hayters are going to ignore that.

Perfect opportunity for DA to “change the narrative.” Portland fans will recognize and appreciate consistent effort. We’ll see if DA’s up to it.

Well, I won’t because I don’t have League Pass and the Blazers aren’t on National TV much, but somebody will.

[Mori Chu]

It's a very long season. There's plenty of time for DA to have a great season in Portland and prove all the haters wrong. And if Nurkic can't hold up, that'll reveal itself, too. No need for anybody to jump to conclusions after one game.

[Superbone]

I want to wait and see how durable DomiNurkic can be. I loved the way he played the other night, and if he keeps that up, I'll be happy with this trade. But a lot of the criticism of Nurk is about his durability, so if he misses half the season, that'll take my appraisal of the trade down a notch.

Hey, now. This thread is about Ayton. Not Nurkic.

[specialsauce]

I want to wait and see how durable DomiNurkic can be. I loved the way he played the other night, and if he keeps that up, I'll be happy with this trade. But a lot of the criticism of Nurk is about his durability, so if he misses half the season, that'll take my appraisal of the trade down a notch.

A lot of the criticism (from Blazers fans) is also his consistency in his production and effort level. But of course the Hayters are going to ignore that.

Ok ok now talk about the contract part with expectations

[Superbone]

I want to wait and see how durable DomiNurkic can be. I loved the way he played the other night, and if he keeps that up, I'll be happy with this trade. But a lot of the criticism of Nurk is about his durability, so if he misses half the season, that'll take my appraisal of the trade down a notch.

A lot of the criticism (from Blazers fans) is also his consistency in his production and effort level. But of course the Hayters are going to ignore that.

Perfect opportunity for DA to “change the narrative.” Portland fans will recognize and appreciate consistent effort. We’ll see if DA’s up to it.

Well, I won’t because I don’t have League Pass and the Blazers aren’t on National TV much, but somebody will.

I’ll be watching Ayton’s Blazers debut tonight. I’d be happy for Ayton to have success in Portland. Hoping to see some growth from him. Like I did when he was in Phoenix but it’s so much easier when his inconsistencies don’t affect my team. I don’t appreciate how anybody that doesn’t praise him unconditionally is labeled a hayter.

[Drewsprocket]

I want to wait and see how durable DomiNurkic can be. I loved the way he played the other night, and if he keeps that up, I'll be happy with this trade. But a lot of the criticism of Nurk is about his durability, so if he misses half the season, that'll take my appraisal of the trade down a notch.

Hey, now. This thread is about Ayton. Not Nurkic.

If it’s about DomiNurkic. I’d argue it’s still somewhat about Ayton.
Did anyone ever talk about how bad STAT was for a player nickname? DominAyton only stands out because of the lack of DominAyton being had.

[TOO]

It was also a self imposed nickname, that's the lamest shit ever.

[JeremyG]

I'm just disappointed that my DA nickname never caught on: the Bahamian Behemoth.

[Kryptonic]

I'm just disappointed that my DA nickname never caught on: the Bahamian Behemoth.

Better than DominAyton... Maybe you can still use it on Eric Gordon

[JeremyG]

I'm just disappointed that my DA nickname never caught on: the Bahamian Behemoth.

Better than DominAyton... Maybe you can still use it on Eric Gordon

Lol, it fits a lot better for a 7-footer.

[Cap]

It was also a self imposed nickname, that's the lamest shit ever.

STAT was self-applied too. Nobody would care if DominAyton actually lived up to the talk. He draws criticism for talking the talk without walking the walk.

[ShelC]

I always liked Hellboy for Amar'e.