I’ve been double-teamed my whole life. I know when a double team’s coming. I know what side the guy’s coming from. I know how to dribble out of it. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
Dudes are coming at me every day; I’m playing different positions on the defensive end. I’m really working on that, because that’s the next level. In the league, everybody can dribble. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
Having my name called to be the first pick for the Phoenix Suns was mind-blowing. Having all that confidence and leading up to that point when I saw Adam Silver come out, I was just waiting for my name, and when he called it, my mind went blank. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
I didn’t want to go out there and prove to everyone or try to prove people wrong or what I can do. I just wanted to play my best, and, if I’m gassing at the end of the game, then that means I did a good job. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
I wouldn’t say I’m the best player. On the competitive level, I am the best competitor. I don’t think there’s anybody like me. I play my heart out on both ends of the floor, and I give my all. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
When I was in high school, I was thinking about getting ideas and making my first shoe, how it would be, and what brand it would be. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
I was the kid in basketball camps wanting to see the new gear that comes out or the gear that the camps give. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
Nike is Nike. Adidas is Adidas. I’ve played in their circuits and stuff like that, but now it’s a business. You don’t want just product. You’re not a kid anymore. You’re really trying to get bank. That’s about it. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
Puma was the best deal. To me, anybody can make your shoe. Anybody can make the best shoe for you and put the right fit in the shoe. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
