Deandre Ayton and Rookie expectations

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I think we are looking at an AD or Dwight Howard type center out of Ayton. A guy who wins with skill moves, and not an Embid, Shaq, Wilt power guy. As Suns fans we just have to acknowlege Ayton is not going to be a power center, but more of a skill center.
Dwight Howard + skill = HUH?!? He was a power guy 100%
 

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I think worst case scenario is that Ayton remains a finesse center along the lines of a Brad Daugherty. Best case scenario is that he ramps up the strength, power and intensity and becomes another David Robinson.
 
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Dwight Howard + skill = HUH?!? He was a power guy 100%
Well I only watched him towards the end of his career, and all I saw were jump shots and little hooks. I never saw him dunk unless it was a fast break. That doesn't scream power center to me. I will take your word for it. So aside from nitpicking about Howard, I get you understand what I was saying. Ayton will be more finesse than power.
 
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Well I only watched him towards the end of his career, and all I saw were jump shots and little hooks. I never saw him dunk unless it was a fast break. That doesn't scream power center to me. I will take your word for it. So aside from nitpicking about Howard, I get you understand what I was saying. Ayton will be more finesse than power.

I mean, when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor you knew we were going to enter the war.... ;)
 

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