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Deandre Ayton

Meet Deandre Ayton, a super tall basketball star who started his amazing career in the NBA!

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20170329 MCDAAG Kevin Knox II and Deandre Ayton eye loose ball
20170329 MCDAAG Deandre Ayton and Mohamed Bamba fight for rebound
20170329 MCDAAG M. J. Walker and Michael Porter Jr. watch Deandre Ayton rebound
20170329 MCDAAG Deandre Ayton boxes out Wendell Carter Jr
20170329 MCDAAG Deandre Ayton down low
20170329 MCDAAG Jarred Vanderbilt and Deandre Ayton watch shot
20170329 MCDAAG Deandre Ayton reaches for rebound
20170329 MCDAAG Deandre Ayton j (2)
20170329 MCDAAG Deandre Ayton down low against Wendell Carter Jr. (1)
20170329 MCDAAG Deandre Ayton on the wing (cropped)
20170329 MCDAAG Deandre Ayton down low against Wendell Carter Jr. (4)

Key Facts

Born
July 23, 1998.
Birthplace
The Bahamas.
Known For
Being a tall and talented professional basketball player in the NBA.
Fun Fact
He was the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft, meaning he was chosen as the very best player that year!

Who is Deandre Ayton?

Imagine a giant on the basketball court! That's Deandre Ayton. He's a professional basketball player, which means he plays basketball for a living. He's super tall, which helps him reach the hoop and score lots of points. He plays for a famous team called the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, which is the biggest basketball league in the world!

From the Bahamas to Big Games!

Deandre Ayton was born far away on islands called the Bahamas. He was really good at basketball even when he was young. He played for a college team called the Arizona Wildcats, and he was so good that he won a special award! Then, he got picked to play in the NBA, which is like getting picked for the best team ever!

A Slam Dunk Star!

Deandre is known for being a fantastic player. He's so tall, he's much taller than a giraffe! He can jump high and block shots, which is when he stops the other team from scoring. He even helped his team, the Phoenix Suns, get to the NBA Finals, which is like the championship game for basketball!

Why He's Awesome to Watch!

Watching Deandre Ayton play basketball is super exciting. He's a big part of his team's success. He's a strong player who can score points and help his teammates. When you see him on TV, remember he started from the Bahamas and worked hard to become one of the best players in the NBA!

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