Deandre Ayton Discussion: This Is A Platform I Can't Run From

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  1. KareemtheGreat33

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    He’s a former Number 1 pick for a reason. Talent is there, it’s his desire that is always questioned just like Parish when he was still in Golden State.
     
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    great vibes, glad he's here and happy.

    Having a solid center makes such a huge difference
     
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    Hopefully happy enough to stay at a slightly cut rate next year.

    We’re gonna have to do a bit of cap gymnastics to bring all of Reaves, Rui, Ayton, Smart and Lebron back.
     
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    LeBron back? Like hell we are.
     
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    Vet minimum who says no?

    :Laugh:

    heck, we'll draft your other kid in the 2nd round. No guaranteed contract this time, but all 3 of ya'all can play in a game.
     
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    Yeah... but you're both wrong haha. If Lebron can play 50-60 games a year plus the playoffs at an All NBA level, he is definitely someone to bring back. The question only remains, at what price point?

    Not to derail the Ayton thread because I'd like to bring him back as a 20-25m role player.
     
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    Held his ground physically vs Giannis and Turner. He’s deceptively strong. Just a great, great addition to this team.
     
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    DA again helps us to win the rebound battle

    Another solid game from him

    I like that he's consistently having good game

    20 pts 10 reb 2 stl 1 blk
     
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    :Rondonod:
     
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    Is it possible the "rust" colored hair is another player's attempt to honor Laker gold but wanting to stay closer to the old Forum gold than later years canary yellow, and the execution was off just a bit? :rock: :giggle:
     
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    He's now our #3 scorer. Rui is #4.
     
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