Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton talks about a variety of topics after Saturday's loss to Oklahoma City including his Monday battle vs. Joel Embiid. Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic
PHILADELPHIA – Deandre Ayton and Jamal Crawford have developed a pregame routine that the rookie 7-footer appreciates.
“He just talks to me before the game, he talks to me about who I’m matched up with,” Ayton said after Wednesday’s win over San Antonio. “Just giving me confidence. Having a super amazing vet like that is amazing.”
So what words of wisdom will Crawford impart on Ayton before he faces Joel Embiid, who said Ayton was going to “get his ass kicked this year” on ESPN’s “The Jump”?