"I've seen during the Finals where he's playing like godd**n David Robinson" - Kevin Garnett expects Deandre Ayton to raise the bar of his game, says his consistency is concerning
"I wasn’t trying to give nobody no damn story or nothing, but it flipped on me" - Phoenix Suns star addresses his relationship with Monty Williams amidst media speculation of a fallout
“When he’s done, he’s going to take his phone and throw it in the ocean” – NBA analyst reveals his post-retirement fantasy; a colleague of his concurs with the idea and plans to do it himself
"It felt like a dentist's waiting room... like they were about to have their teeth pulled" - Brian Windhorst highlights the grim environment in Phoenix Suns' camp
“Smiley jokey DA I think he’s gone, this is a business to him now“ – NBA analyst believes Deandre Ayton wants to prove his worth in Suns, says conflict with coach is professional discord
"I didn’t talk to Coach much this summer, either” – Devin Booker clarifies Suns’ player-coach situation, says spending time with family restricted their time talking to coach
"You gotta be like, hey coach, thanks for helping me get paid” - NBA analyst believes Deandre Ayton owes his contract to Suns coach, expects them to dissolve conflict between them
"In a way, I'm saddened by this because I consider Monty Williams a good man" - Skip Bayless reacts to Deandre Ayton's recent comments on dynamic between him and Monty Williams
“I could call it that it was like a funeral…I don't necessarily think that would be 100% classified” – NBA analyst remarks on apathetic Suns’ media day, says the players were anxious and distressed
“The saddest media day I have attended; It felt more like a funeral” - NBA insider gives an an account of the gloomy environment in the Phoenix Suns camp
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“How do you get to 35 or 36 million dollars in salary?” - Bobby Marks says Deandre Ayton accepting Pacers’ offer sheet complicates Suns’ move for Kevin Durant
“They took him before Luka Doncic, and you’re gonna lose him for nothing?” - NBA analyst says Deandre Ayton agreeing to offer sheet with Indiana Pacers is crippling for Phoenix Suns
“It’s now Kevin Durant acknowledging ‘I need Golden State’… It wouldn’t be like the first go-round” - Colin Cowherd believes a Durant return to the Warriors would feel desperate
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