NBA Fans React To Deandre Ayton's Performance In Trail Blazers-Suns Game

Deandre Ayton played 30 minutes against the Suns.

Nov 21, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers faced off against the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.

The game was close, but the Trail Blazers lost by a score of 103-97 to drop to 2-5 in their first seven games.

Fought hard. pic.twitter.com/rxsdienIG5

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 3, 2024

Deandre Ayton was initially the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Suns, so whenever he returns to Phoenix, there are many eyes on him.

He also played his college basketball for Arizona.

He's back.

Blazers big Deandre Ayton walking into Footprint Center with Toumani Camara facing his former team, Phoenix Suns, tonight. #Suns #RipCity pic.twitter.com/434Yu61QIY

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 3, 2024

The 26-year-old finished his night with ten points, 13 rebounds and two assists while shooting 3/13 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range.

Many NBA fans reacted to Ayton's performance.

@DE_GIO23: "Deandre Ayton proving PHX right on getting rid of him"

Deandre Ayton proving PHX right on getting rid of him

— GIOVANNI (@DE_GIO23) November 3, 2024

@ajcfootball: "The Suns booing DeAndre Ayton every time he touches the ball is hilarious"

The Suns booing DeAndre Ayton every time he touches the ball is hilarious

— AJCFootball (@ajcfootball) November 3, 2024

@MoeJallow8: "Deandre Ayton would be amazing if he had any dog in him; just a little. Size and ability out of this world. Already close to double double. Every time he’s played the suns since the trade the numbers were nice"

Deandre Ayton would be amazing if he had any dog in him; just a little. Size and ability out of this world. Already close to double double. Every time he’s played the suns since the trade the numbers were nice

— NoName (@MoeJallow8) November 3, 2024

@itsbelal_a: "deandre ayton might be the worst player in the league"

deandre ayton might be the worst player in the league

— belal. 🇵🇸 (@itsbelal_a) November 3, 2024

@leocondra: "Deandre Ayton is actually one of the softest basketball players in the league"

Deandre Ayton is actually one of the softest basketball players in the league

— Josh (@leocondra) November 3, 2024

Gerald Bourguet: "Pretty loud boos for Deandre Ayton when he's announced in the Blazers' starting lineup"

Pretty loud boos for Deandre Ayton when he's announced in the Blazers' starting lineup

— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) November 3, 2024

Following the Suns, the Trail Blazers will play their next game on Monday evening when they visit Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans.

Ayton is in his seventh NBA season (and second playing for the Trail Blazers).