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Re: DeAndre Ayton thread
« Reply #105 on: June 20, 2018, 07:08:58 PM »

Offline saltlover

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Per Adam Himmelsbach:

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Likely No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton on what he would consider a success in the NBA: “Definitely getting to that second contract. That’s my success.”

So his goal is to not be Anthony Bennett, which is okay, but I think I’d want a little more ambition from my #1 overall pick.  Or desire for team success.  Just not what he said.

I don't disagree but this reminded me of that interview Fultz did with Tracy McGrady this time last year where McGrady asked him what Fultz wanted to accomplish in his first season and he was like, "I want to be MVP and Rookie of the Year."

So I don't know how much I care about this.

It’s certainly not the biggest red flag in the world, but when one of a player’s flaws is inconsistent effort, “I’m just playing for a contract” is a little troubling.

Re: DeAndre Ayton thread
« Reply #106 on: June 20, 2018, 07:23:04 PM »

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Per Adam Himmelsbach:

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Likely No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton on what he would consider a success in the NBA: “Definitely getting to that second contract. That’s my success.”

So his goal is to not be Anthony Bennett, which is okay, but I think I’d want a little more ambition from my #1 overall pick.  Or desire for team success.  Just not what he said.

I don't disagree but this reminded me of that interview Fultz did with Tracy McGrady this time last year where McGrady asked him what Fultz wanted to accomplish in his first season and he was like, "I want to be MVP and Rookie of the Year."

So I don't know how much I care about this.

It’s certainly not the biggest red flag in the world, but when one of a player’s flaws is inconsistent effort, “I’m just playing for a contract” is a little troubling.

lol. This is true.
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