Deandre Ayton, the center for the Portland Trail Blazers, stated that he believes he has 'nothing to prove' in the league and sees himself as a max player. This comes as Ayton adjusts to a rebuilding team and addresses his role as a scorer. The statement has sparked mixed reactions, with some questioning its validity.
"Deandre Ayton said 'I got nothing to prove in this league, I'm a max player, and I'll continue to be a max player'. Chandler, you buying that?" @MichelleDBeadle "F*** no." @ChandlerParsons 😂😭 https://t.co/RNaR6Arvvj
Deandre Ayton: “I don’t always have to be a scorer” #DeandreAyton https://t.co/qN0UDFhSkY
Deandre Ayton Says He Has 'Nothing To Prove' https://t.co/wrMOznSaAJ
"I got nothing to prove in this league. I’m a max player, and I’ll continue to be a max player." - Deandre Ayton (Via https://t.co/mA6QxLpfSm) https://t.co/RDTTiR2LSc
I spoke with Blazers center Deandre Ayton on adjusting to a rebuilding team, his injuries & if he has something to prove. Ayton: "I got nothing to prove in this league. I’m a max player, and I’ll continue to be a max player." My dispatch for @ticketrules https://t.co/DwjbIDqJy7