He played well. Those are usually Caruso’s minutes and with him being out, and Coby White, I don’t know who the other option would even be.
Not only great, but amazing!
I’ve wondered the same thing. Is the training just that much next level vs college? Credit to Ayo of course, but he’s always been an extremely hard worker.
lmao what
I saw him when he was here for the ring ceremony. He was signing autographs and taking pictures with fans left and right.
Watch Brooklyn's #24 in these clips, Cam Thomas. He's an absolute mess. I do think as someone states above that Ayo is going to play with an extra chip on his shoulder against those who were drafted above him.
Gave him a literal and figurative kick in the gonads.
www.nbcsports.com
That is an insane single-game highlight reel for a rookie second-rounder.
I've always been a believer in Ayo in the NBA but kinda had his ceiling figured as long career as a starter on a bad team/key role player on a good team. Now I'm thinking I was selling him short. At the rate he's progressing, is it crazy to think he could develop into an all-star caliber player? Am I drowining in kool-aid here?
Gotten older.
You're not alone Juice...others will drown with you
Kinda, but no? We know he has the work ethic for continuous improvement, so I don't think it is outlandish to think that, if he continues to garner opportunities to showcase that aforementioned improvement on a consistent basis.
I'll be flippin' ecstatic to be wrong, but, yeah, I think so (drowning). All-star is LaVine, DeRozan territory, and I don't see that happening. But Ayo can be a valued piece and could play for a decade. A lot of damn good players never made the All Star game.
Lavine (28) and DeRozan (32). Ayo (22). In another 6 years he could be them.
Yeah, look I'm not saying "he's definitely gonna be an All-Star." I'm saying, maybe his ceiling is that high? (And to be sure a lot of players never reach their ceiling). I think the big limitations on his potential were always 1a) athleticism and 1b) shooting. His success so far this season has me wondering if he's been underrated in both those areas.
