Deandre Ayton
We’ve already seen Ja Morant function effectively alongside a non-shooting big man in Steven Adams. Imagine how he’d look with Deandre Ayton?
The pick-and-roll actions between the two would be unguardable alone. The combined athleticism between Ja Morant and Deandre Ayton would give opponents fits in those sets. A dunk would only be avoidable by conceding an open three to one of the Memphis Grizzlies’ floor spacers.
This looms as a real possibility. The Phoenix Suns declined to offer Deandre Ayton a rookie extension this season. He’ll enter restricted free agency this summer as a result.
In all likelihood, the Suns will match the max offers he inevitably receives. Still, the relationship between the two sides may be fractured. Meanwhile, the Suns’ window may be closing.
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With Chris Paul nearing retirement, who knows whether owner Robert Sarver may be busting up this core before long.
If he is, the Grizzlies should take advantage. If they don’t, rest assured that somebody will.