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 existence. I'm not saying I'm the best player in the draft and trying to be cocky… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
Having my name called to be the first pick for the Phoenix Suns was mind-blowing. Having all that confidence and leading up to that point when I saw Adam Silver come out, I was just waiting for my name, and… — 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
I was the kid in basketball camps wanting to see the new gear that comes out or the gear that the camps give. — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
I'm representing the Bahamas; I'm representing a lot of islands - it's a whole nation behind me, on my back. — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
I play basketball. I play center, and if you haven't watched me play, I'm not a regular big man. I can move my feet.… — Deandre Ayton Copy Share Image
