“Alright, hopefully I can make it. #TeamAyton”
My friend, a big University of Arizona fan who has been sucked into the endless chatter surrounding the Suns’ decision in the 2018 NBA Draft, is texting me. He’s trying to figure out a way to be at Talking Stick Resort Arena when Deandre Ayton is introduced as the No. 1 pick.
By the time I get to the arena, he’s not in the crowd, but thousands of seats are filled with purple and orange -- fans eager to get a glimpse of the future.