Illini in the NBA

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#76      
ptgrd23
Ayo is case study for smart decisions, hard work, and maturity. He never tried to take short cuts. He listened, improved and waited for his opportunity to prove himself. I suspect he will have long NBA career at his hometown team. I hope he does not extend his rookie deal and instead becomes an unrestricted free agent after year 2.

THT got 3 years $31M after 1 year G league and 2 mediocre years as a backup in the league.

If Ayo keeps playing the way he has as a starter for the Bulls his stat line is similar to the improved Lonzo Ball who despite nagging injury problems got 4 years $80M.

I know he did not become a starter till January - but if the Bulls make it to the NBA finals and Ayo is still a starter he will have a strong case for Rookie of the Year. However it will be tough to beat Evan Mobley 14 ppg 8 rbg 3 apg leading Cleveland to 31-20 record. Bulls are in first place at 32-18 so IMHO whoever wins the conference should get the ROY.
 

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#78      
phats22
mikeyo said:
He definitely said diamond in the rough. That's the worst transcription i've ever seen. LOL

As a journalist, how do you write that and think that's actually what he said?

But since it was said, Ayo will forever be a dominant erupt
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I think a dominant erupt is a more aggressive diamond, not satisfied with the rough
 
#81      
21ChampaignSt
Are all erupts dominant? I agree that Ayo is definitely an erupt. But not sure he's proven to be dominant yet. Has a good neck though.
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#83      
logjam
Rumor has it BU has had a few of these during halftime of few games. 😇
 
#86      
WizardBill
pruman91 said:
Excuse me .....Neighbor lady # 3 is GREAT...........Thank you for bringing that to my attention .............

AYO is shutting down Cole A. big time in Chitown
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Ahhhh, sorry. Missed that! My bad. NL = Natty Light where I post other places.
 
#96      
pruman91
PlayDeeBrownNote said:
Rough last couple of possessions for Ayo in this one. I’m sure he will use this as an opportunity to learn and get better. Seems like ZL and DD weren’t as potent as normal in this game.
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yep....made some good plays and good D on FVFL , but ill timed last pass in defensive end that was picked off and Trent got the deciding 3 .....
 
#100      
pruman91
I'm late to the game ...I just heard no ZL and CW....whats up with them ?
 
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