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Even though Deandre Ayton is likely to be the top pick in this year’s draft, does he have a possible preference for who wins the lottery? Well, it sure seems like the Phoenix import from the Bahamas is content staying right where he is for a lot longer.
He even believes if he had the chance to pair up with Devin Booker, they could re-create the magic Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal had together over a decade ago in Los Angeles.
Deandre Ayton on @CBSSportsRadio earlier today about which team he would like to play for:
— The Bright Side (@BrightSideSun) March 31, 2018
“Honestly, I could see myself in Phoenix. I could see a little Shaq and Kobe 2.0.” cc: @DevinBook
It gets even better because the next morning Ayton noticed Bright Side’s tweet and threw an eye emoji back our way.
— Deandre Ayton (@DeandreAyton) April 1, 2018
It will likely take the Suns winning the lottery to obtain Ayton’s services, but is the first glimpse of positive momentum heading their way for that all-important night on May 15?
After seeing Phoenix drop from 2 to 4 in back-to-back lotteries, they will need all the luck they can get if they are locked in on Arizona's big man to cap off their young Big 3 of Booker, Ayton, and Josh Jackson.