Deandre Ayton’s time with the Phoenix Suns has been difficult. For the last two years, it has appeared that Ayton quit on this team in the NBA postseason.
By now, it feels like the relationship between Ayton and the organization has been destroyed. How did this happen?
Well, Ayton’s first foray into restricted free agency didn’t help. The Suns dragged their feet before offering Ayton a max rookie extension. It feels like that alienated Ayton.
In fact, the Suns didn’t make Ayton his first offer. The Indiana Pacers did.
Eventually, the Suns decided to match that offer rather than lose him for nothing.
Is it time for Ayton to finally join the Suns?