Deandre Ayton seems to be determined to make things work out at the Valley. The Phoenix Suns are inching their way closer the an NBA title. But only time and effort from their end will determine how far they have progressed since the 2021 Finals. After having their best run in forever, it was quite upsetting for the team to lose in that manner. However, things are slowly starting to turn around.
Obviously, Kevin Durant has been their biggest acquisition recently. KD averaged 26 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game in eight appearances before the playoffs. However, things were moving at a high pace with KD and Devin Booker taking up offensive duties in the post-season. Durant put up 29 points per game backed by a whopping 33.7 points by Booker. However, it all ended with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets winning in round two.
There were a few obvious holes in Phoenix’s system during the playoffs. The team’s lack of defense was a major drawback. Secondly, poor utilization of role players, and finally, the absence of Chris Paul. Phoenix recognized that there was no point in keeping a declining veteran around and traded him for Bradley Beal. He is a versatile player who will be a massive boost from CP3’s scoring.
Deandre Ayton walks out of team practice with bloodied knees, fans react
In addition to Beal, the Suns also signed Bol Bol as a backup center and Eric Gordon, a veteran 3&D player. The roster looks incredibly stacked and it seems as if they have the best odds to win the 2023-24 championship.
KD Book Beal Bol all in the lab 👀
Side note: the man recording is a wholesome guy pic.twitter.com/VkI7Bbcsnz
— LEEZUS (@AndrewLeezus) August 30, 2023
Recently a video of the Suns roster walking out of practice surfaced on the internet. Obviously, Booker was the first one to appear in the video followed by Kevin Durant. For once, KD seemed in high spirits which is a very good sign. Newly acquired Bol Bol made a short appearance as well. Lastly, Deandre Ayton showed up with his knees plastered up and bloodied. Fans reacted to Ayton’s walkout saying, “What is that on their knees. knee pad with what?” Another fan said, “By far the most overrated team in the nba.”
what is that on their knees. knee pad with what ?
— suns (@Dagoat0735) August 30, 2023
By far the most overrated team in the nba
— Nets insider (@netsinsider1) August 30, 2023
Deandre Ayton recently found himself involved in controversy after a video of him hanging out with adult film star Katt Leya went viral. The video was posted on Leya’s Snapchat story which was later circulated on social media. Some fans questioned the status of his relationship with Anissa Evans while others compared it to Zion Williamson’s off-season drama.