I grew up wearing PUMA, and our national team is sponsored by PUMA, so those were always in the store. We couldn't afford Nike or Jordan, so PUMA was our brand. If you were wearing PUMA, that's dope. — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
Nike is Nike. Adidas is Adidas. I've played in their circuits and stuff like that, but now it's a business. You don't want just product. You're not a kid anymore. You're really trying to get bank. That's about it. — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
I will dive on the floor for a loose ball. That's how I'm trained. I can guard a guard if I want to. That's… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I watched Spiderman, and they had the Green Goblin, and before the Green Goblin died, he told Spiderman that it… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
I used to get butterflies when I'd see big dudes. I don't get butterflies no more. — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
Everybody was pressuring me to play basketball, so I was like, 'OK, I'll do it.' — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
When I started playing basketball, they always would have me at the block, and I'm like, 'Yo, I don't want to play down here.… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
When you think you're showing effort, and your body language is showing that, then you're really playing your best, and then nobody will be… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
I wouldn't say I'm the best player. On the competitive level, I am the best competitor. I don't think there's anybody like me. I… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
I've been saying it before the lottery, before the Phoenix Suns even had the No. 1 pick. I've just been talking it into the… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
Puma was the best deal. To me, anybody can make your shoe. Anybody can make the best shoe for you and put the right… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
I grew up wearing PUMA, and our national team is sponsored by PUMA, so those were always in the store. We couldn't afford Nike… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
