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Deandre Ayton averages 1.2 blocks per game, in his NBA career thus far.
Whilst there is plenty for him to improve on defensively, he has shown through 101 games that he has all the tools to be a modern NBA 5 man.
Whilst there is plenty for him to improve on defensively, he has shown through 101 games that he has all the tools to be a modern NBA 5 man.
You may have noticed that he blocks more shots with his left hand. 68% over 101 games, by my count.
I believe this is largely to do with how he sets up defensively & how he is attacked. But there is also no doubt that it's a real tendency of his imo.
I believe this is largely to do with how he sets up defensively & how he is attacked. But there is also no doubt that it's a real tendency of his imo.
You also may have noticed that he gains possession off his own block a lot too. 30% of the time for his career, to be precise.
I put this down to his elite touch & it often sparks the Suns offense. Occasionally resulting in his own "four point play" reward.
I put this down to his elite touch & it often sparks the Suns offense. Occasionally resulting in his own "four point play" reward.
His team also recovers his blocks a further 25% of the time.
Leading to a few variations of the 'team four point play'
Leading to a few variations of the 'team four point play'
And for fun, here's a bunch of 'five point plays' off Deandre Ayton blocks.
I am yet to see a 'six point play' in the wild yet.
I am yet to see a 'six point play' in the wild yet.
