Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal 

Ayton may not be a franchise player. He’s still the type of player who compliments a franchise player nicely. 

After all, in the modern league, teams prefer to build around an elite playmaker. If that elite playmaker happens to be a 6’7 point guard, that’s even better. 

In other words, teams like to build around a player like LaMelo Ball. Meanwhile, many modern attacks are built around the pick-and-roll. Typically, teams seek to find that star playmaker a partner in those sets. 

A partner like, for example, Deandre Ayton. This is an outstanding pick-and-roll finisher who will make life easier for Ball.

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Ayton is also a solid defensive big who can defend the rim and even survive in space at times. 

Should the Suns really move such a useful player?