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Deandre Ayton staying engaged with Phoenix Suns and putting in work during suspension

Deandre Ayton was there for the Phoenix Suns' head-turning win Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors.

In fact, he's been with the Suns since beginning a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA/NBPA anti-drug policy by testing positive for a diuretic.

"You watch him after our games on the plane, he's the first person there to greet everybody," Suns coach Monty Williams said. "Says a lot about him growing up."

The Suns (3-2) are 2-2 without Ayton after their 121-110 victory over the Warriors in a game they led by as many as 34 points, but Williams made it clear how important the 7-footer is to the team.