From 20 18 to now, Aidan has played for three seasons, averaging 16 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1. 16 blocks and shooting 58.8%. Such data obviously cannot be linked to parallel imports. However, because Aidan was the No.1 in the draft year and suppressed the existence of Luca Dansis and Trey Young, the demands on him also rose. Although Aidan did a good job, the media and fans were still very hard on him.
As a big center with a height of 2m 1 1 and a weight of 1 13kg, the most criticized thing about Ayton is that he doesn't like physical contact. Our impression of traditional centers, like O 'Neill and Yao Ming, went to the basket to play singles, causing injuries. Although the talent of the center is dying now, the new generation of centers such as Jokic, Embiid and Downs also have strong offensive singles ability. However, although Aidan can also play singles, he prefers to pull out and throw. This will inevitably make fans who expect him dissatisfied. At the same time, because of his slightly dull personality, Elton always looks depressed on the court. Without distinctive personality characteristics, it is naturally difficult to get the support of fans. Therefore, although the data is good, Ayton is still considered by many people as "parallel imports" and "playing too soft".
But after the 20021playoffs, I'm afraid no one will question Ayton like this again. As a third-year rookie, Ayton played an incredible role in the playoffs. Paul and Booker, because of injuries, both have unsatisfactory performances. On the contrary, it is the youngest Ayton, who has always maintained a consistent high level and abnormal stability. In many key playoff games, the Suns would not have made it to the finals today without Ayrton's brave play. So it's no exaggeration to say that Ayton led the team to the finals.
This performance also made Ayton regain the recognition of the media and fans. Although the inside hand-to-hand combat ability is average, Ayton's ability to complete in the basket is very strong. He can use his athletic ability to receive the pass from his teammates and score points. Excellent mid-range shooting makes Ayton more difficult to defend. Although he is a big center, Aidan's speed is not slow. He specializes in training his lateral movement speed, and even pulls out temporary defensive perimeter players. More importantly, Ayton is willing to be a senior blue collar. He has no right to the earth and is willing to do dirty work. This makes Paul and Booker have a good time.
This kind of center has the ability to throw, protect the frame, rebound, defend the outside line, score independently, eat cakes and not occupy the ball ... Isn't this the ideal appearance of the center in the era of small ball? Young Aidan really has a bright future.