Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton is a Bahamian professional basketball player who plays as a Center or Power forward for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. He is currently playing his 5th season and has been on the 2019 NBA All-Rookie first team. He was selected by the Suns as the first overall choice in the 2018 NBA Draft. He Helped the Suns to reach the NBA finals in 1993. Ayton is known for playing as a powerful center with A wingspan estimated to be 7'5", and a vertical leap of about 43.5". Deandre played soccer and tuba, Before coming entirely to basketball. Moreover, Ayton and Marvin Bagley joined Puma in June 2018 as the brand entered the basketball industry.

During his college days, while playing in the NCAA tournament In the 2017–18 season, he was at the core of the men's Division I basketball corruption scandal. Though he received the Karl Malone Award and the Pac-12 conference's Freshman and Player of the Year honors at the conclusion of the season.

Early life

Ayton went to San Diego's Balboa City School before transferring to Hillcrest Prep Academy (Phoenix, Arizona). He participated in the 2016 Nike Hoop Summit as a member of the World Select team. In 2017, Ayton enrolled at the University of Arizona. For the Wildcats, he scored 20.1 points and grabbed 11.6 rebounds per game. During the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal, he was at the center of controversy. At the conclusion of the season, he received the Karl Malone Award and was recognized as the Pac-12 conference's Freshman and Player of the Year.

NBA Journey

The Phoenix Suns selected Ayton with the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Ayton played in his first Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks. During the 2018 Summer League in Las Vegas, he averaged a double-double of 14.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 1 block per game. The rookie season went very well for Ayton . On December 29, He set a new career-high with 33 points and 14 rebounds in a 122-118 loss against the Denver Nuggets. Due to his excellent performance In January 2019 Ayton was chosen to compete in the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend's Rising Stars Challenge as a member of the World Team. However, Ayton's rookie season was prematurely cut short when he sprained his left ankle three days later against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Since struggling greatly in the offense in the past season, In the 2020-21 season, he becomes the Suns leading scorer and rebounder. And in a game against the Houston Rockets on January 20 Ayton scored 26 points, 17 rebounds, a career-high 5 blocks, and a 109-103 victory. In May he played his first NBA playoff Debut scoring 21 points in the first match and in the second match he hit a slum dunk alongside a buzzer beater leading his team to 2-0 in the series, they defeated Los Angeles Clippers lead the Suns to their first NBA Finals since 1993 but lost against the Bucks in the finals.

The 2021-22 season initially went well for the Suns but got eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the western conference semifinals.

Ayton's multi-year contract with the Suns was signed on July 18, 2022. On November 25, Ayton beat the Detroit Pistons 108-102 with 28 points on 11 of 13 field goal attempts and 12 rebounds.

Deandre Ayton Awards and Achievements

Deandre Ayton Records

• Alvan Adams' rookie record for the most double-doubles by a rookie in franchise history was broken by Ayton.

• He joined Karl-Anthony Towns and Blake Griffin as the third rookie in the past ten years to average a double-double in their first season.

• In October 2018 Ayton made his NBA debut. He played 36 minutes as a starter against the Dallas Mavericks and recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, as well as a season-high 6 assists, a steal, and a block. After this, Ayton became the third player since Oscar Robertson in 1960 and the first since Lew Alcindor in 1969 to record these stats in their debut game.

• At 94 games, he became the fourth-fastest player since 1992 to accumulate 1,000 rebounds, breaking the previous record held by another player.

• He became the first Suns player since Amar'e Stoudemire in 2007 to record at least 28 points and 20 rebounds in a single game.

Deandre Ayton Net worth

Deandre Ayton, a professional basketball player from the Bahamas, has a $35 million net worth. In July 2022 Deandre agreed to a four-year, $133 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns. Ayton and Marvin Bagley joined Puma in June 2018 as the brand entered the basketball market. It is comprehensible why the Bahamian has a net worth of $5 million given that the center is only at the beginning of his career and did not sign a significant contract.

Deandre Ayton Contract -

Being chosen first overall in the 2018 NBA Draft and After establishing himself as one of the NBA's top centers, has benefited Deandre Ayton. On his rookie deal, the Phoenix Suns center earned over $40 million. Phoenix has the right to match any offer made to Deandre Ayton because he is a restricted-free agent. The Pacers reportedly extended him a four-year, $133 million max contract. He is currently serving the first year of a four-year contract agreement with the Phoenix Suns that will pay him around $133 million.

Deandre Ayton Endorsements -

Currently, the 22-year-old center has endorsement agreements with major companies like Puma, AT&T, and NBA2K, to mention a few. Ayton is One of the top young big men in the game. He has had the chance to endorse some of the greatest businesses in the world because he is a superstar in the league. Puma is the brand that is most widely used out of all of them. Before being selected, he agreed to a contract with them, which was then extended in 2021.

Deandre Ayton Family -

NBA center DeAndre Ayton plays for the Phoenix Suns. His mother Andrea Chambers Aytonis was from Jamaica and of Bahamian ancestry, and his father Edward Egerue is a Nigerian. Ayton grew up in the Bahamas playing basketball. He shares a good relationship with his mother but the relationship with his father is complicated though Edward now wants to connect with Andrea when he becomes the top NBA prospect.

Deandre Ayton Girlfriend -

DeAndre Ayton, a center for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA, is dating Anissa Evans. Anissa, who recently turned 22 years old, was born on March 26, 2000, in Nassau, Bahamas. She is an Instagram influencer from the Bahamas and has more than 18k followers there. Since high school, DeAndre and Anissa have been dating. She attended Queen's University and is a full-time student there, currently pursuing her Bachelor's. The couple has a son named DeAndre Ayton Jr.

Deandre Ayton Parents -

The Phoenix Suns center Ayton is renowned for being a strong center that has a wingspan of 7 '5". Ayton's mother Andrea Chambers Ayton is of Jamaican and Bahamian ancestry, and his father Edward Egerue is a Nigerian of Igbo ethnicity. However, Ayton identifies as a Bahamian, which may be related to the fact that he was born and nurtured there. Ayton relocated to San Diego, California, from the Bahamas to play high school basketball. Moreover, his parents have 5 kids and Deandre is one of them.

Deandre Ayton Tattoos -

Deandre Ayton also had a few tattoos done. His chest bears the tattoo of "Lion Head with Wings" which signifies his power and dominance. One of his mother's favorite Bible verses and a Rose tattoo were inked on Deandre's right arm. Along with this he also has tattooed the word "DOMINAYTON" on his back. ‘Cross’ tattoo on his right forearm signifies faith and respect. We hardly even identify his body art since it is so boring.

Deandre Ayton House -

The Phoenix Suns' No. 1 overall selection in the 2018 NBA Draft, Deandre Ayton purchased a classic property in Paradise Valley with neon green decorations. Ayton’s house consists of Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a gym, a large stone backyard, and a steel pool feature. According to open real estate records, currently, the 7 feet big man of the Phoenix Suns in the NBA from the Bahamas has spent $2.15 million on the almost 6,100-square-foot home.

Deandre Ayton Shoes -

Deandre Ayton, a center for the Phoenix Suns, has signed a multiyear endorsement deal for apparel and footwear with the PUMA. He has been with the PUMA since 2018 and endorses their shoes. While Ayton will continue to promote Puma's newest basketball models, such as the Court Rider and RS Dreamer series, on the court, a significant portion of his new contract with Puma will be devoted to giving back to the community and organizing charitable events.