The complicated situation between Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns: what the player said during Media Day?

Deandre Ayton He has become one of the players of the moment. But no, it’s not because of what he can do on the field, it’s because of his words on the field. half a day from Phoenix Suns.

During his press appearance, the insider was asked how he felt when Arizona responded to the four-year offer and 133 million who signed with the Pacers during his out of season Your answer? “I was happy. Everything worked out, I guess.” Later, when reporters pressed him if he had anything else to say, he simply added a blotter: “Yes”.

24 hours later, Ayton was back in the news after being asked if he and Monty Williams were able to turn the page after the team’s Game 7 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. A duel in which the Bahamas played just 17 minutes and there was a heated exchange of words between player and coach. Ayton said he has not spoken to Williams. “absolutely” from the game and didn’t give the most convincing answer about whether he’s excited to stay in Phoenix.

“yeah i’m fine” he said.

When Ayton played 17 minutes in Phoenix’s loss to Dallas, Monty Williams said it was an issue.internalA few days later, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported that Ayton “He wasn’t particularly one of the favorite playersfrom the Suns coach, a rumor that has been circulating around the league for some time.

Initially, there was some skepticism around the league that the Suns would match a max offer for Ayton in restricted free agency, but they ended up doing so when Indiana Pacers submitted the documents.

Ayton has played a key role in Phoenix’s success over the past two seasons, posting averages 15.7 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game on a 63.0% shooting percentage. The Suns will need him to contribute from minute 1 if they don’t want to lose their status as a contender… OR get a good deal in return for Baham.

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