Suns center Deandre Ayton met with the media and shared some of the developments in his game while on hiatus. "Let me tell you about that 3-ball, I'm shooting that 3-ball like it's a middy (mid-range shot). I tell you that. That is a middy shot. Alright?! Other than that, I've been trying to dribble this ball, getting it off the rebound and pushing the tempo." (Duane Rankin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
Considering Ayton only attempted three three-pointers in 30 games this season, this is quite the revelation. There's no question that Ayton has the tools to be a fantasy stud for the foreseeable future - projecting as a potential 20/10 player by averaging 19.0 points and 12 rebounds in his rookie season. Adding a three-point shot will heighten his value going forward and if anything, having the confidence to shoot more than once per 10 games is a great starting point. With him also seemingly 'pushing the tempo' we could see a boost in his assists along with more turnovers. We'll see first-hand if Ayton will incorporate the improvements to his game later this month.