I grew up wearing PUMA, and our national team is sponsored by PUMA, so those were always in the store. We couldn’t afford Nike or Jordan, so PUMA was our brand. If you were wearing PUMA, that’s dope. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
When you think you’re showing effort, and your body language is showing that, then you’re really playing your best, and then nobody will be able to talk bad about your game. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
I will dive on the floor for a loose ball. That’s how I’m trained. I can guard a guard if I want to. That’s just that price. I’m not gonna sit here and let you score on me. That’s in my blood. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
I used to get butterflies when I’d see big dudes. I don’t get butterflies no more. Deandre Ayton Read Quote
When I was younger, I watched Spiderman, and they had the Green Goblin, and before the Green Goblin died, he told Spiderman that it wasn’t him, it was the Green Goblin that was killing all those people. I thought, ‘Hmm, I should try to change my personality sometimes when it comes to interviews.’ Deandre Ayton Read Quote
I’ve been saying it before the lottery, before the Phoenix Suns even had the No. 1 pick. I’ve just been talking it into the existence. I’m not saying I’m the best player in the draft and trying to be cocky like that, but I was just saying I’m going to be the No. 1 pick, regardless. Deandre Ayton Read Quote