Deandre Ayton is getting glossed over by his own fans

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesOn Friday night, Suns rookie Deandre Ayton had himself a game. He posted 23 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals and a blocked shot.

When he was on the court against the two-time defending world champs, the Suns were plus-3 on the scoreboard in a game they lost by 10. He attacked All-Star DeMarcus Cousins relentlessly, and you’ve got to see his full court steal and finish. It was glorious.

That’s a 20 year old rookie against the world champs, folks.

People nitpick Ayton’s game, his hustle, and his ultimate ceiling. Many of the Suns’ most ardent supporters can’t shake watching someone else’s rookie as much as their own and for that reason likely won’t ever…